Fort Wayne Awarded "Bicycle Friendly" Designation

  • 20 May 2016
  • Author: Anonym
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A month after launching its first bike share program downtown, Fort Wayne has been designated as a “Bicycle Friendly Community” by the League of American Bicyclists. In order to earn the distinction as a Bicycle Friendly Community, cities must showcase a willingness to improve cycling conditions and promote cycling locally.

FAA Reauthorization One of the Few Major Bills to Move Forward in Congress in 2016

  • 6 April 2016
  • Author: Kristi More
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For the remainder of 2016, there are only two must-pass pieces of legislation remaining in Congress: (1) a massive Omnibus appropriations bill funding the federal government for fiscal year (FY) 2017, which will likely pass in the lame-duck period of November-December after the presidential election and following the enactment of a short-term Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the government beginning October 1; and (2) the reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). On March 30, President Obama signed the “Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2016” into law, which extends authorization and tax authority for the FAA through July 15, 2016; FAA authorization was set to expire on March 31. This gives the House and Senate just over three months to reach consensus and pass a long-term FAA reauthorization bill before Congress recesses for seven weeks from July 16-September 6, for the Democratic and Republican National Conventions and the annual August summer recess.   

World Water Day Brought Much News On – You Guessed It – Water

  • 22 March 2016
  • Author: Anonym
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March 22, or World Water Day, brought with it much discussion about the future of water policy in the United States. From the White House to Capitol Hill, learn about a few of the major takeaways from World Water Day events and announcements.

TFG helps Midway City Sanitation District Build a New Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Station

  • 8 January 2016
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With the assistance of The Ferguson Group’s (TFG) Grant Writing Services in 2014, the Midway City Sanitary District (MCSD) was able to celebrate the opening of its new compressed natural gas (CNG) station in the summer of 2015. TFG assisted MCSD secure $250,000 in Clean Transportation Funding from the California Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) to construct a new CNG station and maintenance facility modifications. The new facility has 15 time-fill dispensers and two fast-fill dispensers servicing 10 CNG vehicles and will help the District save about $400,000 per year in fuel costs.


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Grant Due: FY 2024 Good Jobs in Clean Energy Prize

FY 2024 Good Jobs in Clean Energy Prize

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to ensure that clean energy programs and investments result in good jobs and greater access to these jobs for target populations by equipping coalitions with tools to support these goals. This program supports the formation of newly formed or newly purposed place-based coalitions focused on creating good jobs in clean energy. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Coalitions of partners consisting of at least one entity from each of the following categories: Labor Organizations; Clean Energy Employers; CommunityBased Organizations; Public Agencies; and Educations and Workforce Training Providers

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $750,000

WHEN'S IT DUE? January 31, 2025

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Grant Due: FY 2025 Marine Debris Interception Technologies under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

FY 2025 Marine Debris Interception Technologies under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to support the installation, monitoring, and maintenance of proven marine debris interception technologies to benefit marine and coastal NOAA trust resources. Click here  for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? State, local, tribal and territory governments whose activities affect research or regulation of marine debris; federally and non-federally recognized Tribes and Native or Indigenous organizations; institutions of higher education; non-profit organizations; and commercial (for-profit) organizations

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $7 million

WHEN'S IT DUE?  February 7, 2025 (Application)

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TFG Presents Earmarks Lessons Learned in ICMA Annual Conference Workshop

TFG appropriations veterans will provide local government leaders key information to help secure federal earmarked funding.

COLUMBUS, OH. Today, TFG federal funding experts will present “Earmark Debrief: Lessons Learned and Tips for Success” at the 2022 Annual International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Conference. TFG helped clients secure over $54 million in earmarked funds in Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22). In this presentation, Jennifer Imo, TFG Managing Partner of Client Services, and Kristi More, TFG Managing Partner of Strategic Development, will work directly with communities to help them identify the best projects for federal funding and give them tips on the information needed to set those communities up for success in the FY 24 appropriations process.

“I’ve worked with communities across the country to secure earmarked funds for two decades,” said Jennifer Imo. “Amidst administration changes and evolving priorities in Washington, TFG has been nimble in adjusting our strategies to ensure local governments are armed with the resources necessary to meet their community needs. I’m excited to strategize with local leaders face-to-face to set their priority projects up for success!”

“I’ve been lucky to work with communities from across the country in my over 20 years with TFG,” said Kristi More. “The return of earmarks over the last two appropriations cycles has offered another important source of funding for priority projects. I can’t wait to cut through the noise and share the lessons learned with local government leaders so they can effectively meet their community goals.”

This presentation follows the workshop TFG held called “Demystifying Earmarks: Secure Federal Funding for Your Community” at the 2021 Annual ICMA Conference on October 3, 2021. The ICMA Annual Conference brings together thousands of government management professionals for presentations, workshops, and events to equip attendees with the tools they need to strengthen their own communities. TFG is a longtime ICMA Strategic Partner and an annual sponsor of a scholarship to The Harvard Kennedy School Executive Program Scholarship for senior level city and county managers that are ICMA members.

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What:     Earmark Debrief: Lessons Learned and Tips for Success

Who:      Jennifer Imo, Managing Partner of Client Services

               Kristi More, Managing Partner of Strategic Development

Where:  ICMA 2022 Annual Conference, Columbus, OH. (in-person and online)

When:    Monday, September 19, 2022; 1:15PM ET

Register: ICMA 2022 Annual Conference

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TFG Monitoring Developments of Temporary Pause of Agency Grant, Loan, and Other Financial Assistance Programs

On January 27, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under President Trump issued a memorandum titled “Temporary Pause of Agency Grant, Loan, and Other Financial Assistance Programs.” The directive mandates Federal agencies to temporarily suspend the obligation and disbursement of federal financial assistance while conducting a comprehensive review of programs and awards to ensure alignment with the administration’s policies and priorities. As part of this review, agencies are also instructed to temporarily suspend the issuance of new program solicitations.

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