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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)!

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)!

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.

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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

In the wake of the devastating floods in Kerr County, many communities, organizations, and small businesses are left facing damage, displacement, and uncertainty.

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.

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.

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.

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.

“Thank you Rachel, and the entire team at Blais! I think the application looks great, and we would not have been able to submit without your assistance.”

“Fallon is a great employee. Her skills and work habits were excellent, and she did a great job walking the City through this application. She was amazing!”

Team Member with a southern California city

“I wanted to send a BIG BIG BIG Thank you for our FIRST ever workforce development grant, and especially the Advancing Women in Water and Wastewater Leadership Academy program!”

Water District, southern California

B&A proudly assisted a county in Colorado with a recent application that was awarded $371,818 through the Great Outdoors Colorado Community Impact Grant. 

The California Department of Housing and Community Development recently awarded a B&A client in southern California $2,443,408 in funding for an Accessory Dwelling Unit Program. Funding will enhance permanent local housing by providing fee waivers and grants to qualifying homeowners to build ADUs, in addition to other program benefits.

The Federal Transportation Authority recently awarded B&A’s transit agency client $8,447,217 for a successful application developed for the Low or No Emission Grant Program and the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Program. 

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation recently awarded $8,515,328 to a valued B&A client in Oklahoma as part of the WaterSMART Drought Response Program: Drought Resiliency.

“It has been a great pleasure working with you on this grant application. I feel that you have gone above and beyond to provide excellent grant writing consultant service including multiple notable highlights:

“As you embark on your next journey, we bid you a heartfelt farewell filled with gratitude and admiration.

“Thank you! It wouldn’t happen without your writing skills. I am truly grateful to work with you.