SAFER Award: A Big Win for Public Safety and Community Resilience!
We’re thrilled to celebrate a major milestone for our Texas client: a $1.4 million grant award from the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Program (PWEAA)!
Infrastructure Wins that Unlock Opportunity
We’re thrilled to celebrate a major milestone for our Texas client: a $1.4 million grant award from the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Program (PWEAA)!
Grant Management: More Than Just the Application
Many municipalities underestimate the ongoing administrative lift required after the award letter arrives. From federal compliance to documentation, the burden can be significant if systems aren’t in place.
What Is a Single Audit—and Why Does It Matter?
If your organization (city, county, nonprofit, or other non-federal entity) expends $1,000,000+ in federal funds during a fiscal year, you’re required to undergo a Single Audit.
Grant Funds vs. Match Dollars: Why Both Deserve Equal Attention
In municipal grant management, tracking awarded funds is only half the story. The other half? Your match (cost share) contributions.Under 2 CFR 200.306, match dollars—whether cash or in-kind—must meet the same rigorous standards as grant funds:
Grant Win Spotlight – Texas Client Success!
We’re excited to share that our team helped secure $220,000 in funding for our Texas client through the Texas General Land Office, Community Development & Revitalization Resilient Communities Program.
California State Water Resources Control Board, Clean Water State Revolving Fund, Funding Milestone Achieved
We’re thrilled to share that another of our municipal partners has been placed on the fundable list for a $49.8M infrastructure investment through the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Clean Water State Revolving Fund.
Northern California Client Moves Forward with Deammonification Upgrade
We’re excited to share that one of our municipal clients has been placed on the fundable list for a major infrastructure grant through the California State Water Resources Control Board—clearing the way for $50 million in construction funding to support advanced wastewater treatment upgrades.
Grant Records Retention: Are You Covered?
Federal and state grant compliance isn’t just about securing funding—it’s about keeping it. Under 2 CFR 200.334–200.338, federal grant recipients must retain records for at least 3 years after the final expenditure report. But that’s just the baseline.
The True Cost of Grants: What Every Municipality Should Know
When municipalities hear about a new grant opportunity, the focus is often on the potential award amount. But too often, the hidden costs of managing a grant are overlooked, and that can stretch staff, budgets, and resources thin.
California Client Awarded $803K via Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program
We're excited to share that one of our California clients has successfully secured $803K under the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program for a new Sweet Sweeper!
California Transit Agency Awarded $2.3M via EnergIIZE
We’re thrilled to announce that one of our California-based transit agency clients has been awarded a $2.3M grant for the installation of EV charging ports! This exciting project is made possible through the California Energy Commission/CalSTART’s EnergIIZE Incentive Program.
Transforming Municipal Dreams into Reality Through Strategic Grant Writing
Grant writing isn't just about heartfelt causes like "save the turtles" or “help the puppies." When it comes to municipalities, it's about well-developed projects, advanced scoring criteria, and strategic positioning.
Helping Cities Secure the Funding They Deserve
At B&A, we specialize in one thing: helping municipalities and local governments navigate the complex world of grants — and win. Whether it’s infrastructure, workforce development, broadband expansion, sustainability, or public safety, we know how to turn a community’s vision into a fully funded project.
Kerr County Floods: We’re Here to Help
In the wake of the devastating floods in Kerr County, many communities, organizations, and small businesses are left facing damage, displacement, and uncertainty.
Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program Awards Announced
We’re excited to share that two of our clients were awarded funding through the Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program, a major win for sustainable infrastructure and climate-focused planning in California.
Extreme Heat Funding on the Horizon
The Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program has announced a second round of funding—a powerful opportunity made possible by Prop 4 and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
Pollinator Conservation Grant Shows the Power of Specialized Funding
Did you know there’s a grant specifically for conserving monarch butterflies?
The Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund, offered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, supports habitat restoration projects for monarchs and other native pollinators, like the rusty patched bumble bee and Karner blue butterfly.
Texas City Awarded $287,997 for New Recreational Trails Through Texas Parks and Wildlife Grant
One of our Texas clients has been awarded $287,997 in grant funding through the Recreational Trails Grant Program, administered by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). This funding will support the development of new cross-country (XC) style hiking and biking trails on the west side of a park, enhancing access to outdoor recreation for residents and visitors alike.
 
      
      B&A $6.9M Application Ranked No. 1 Among Competitors
B&A associates proudly assisted a southern California city with application development for the California Board of State and Community Corrections’ Proposition 47 Grant Program, Cohort 4, in the amount of $6,990,541.

