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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.

B&A proudly assisted with a recent application that was awarded $1,070,620 through the California Strategic Growth Council’s Community Resilience Center Project Development Grant Program.

The California Air Resources Board recently awarded $4,468,494 to one of B&A’s transit agency clients for a successful application developed for the Sustainable Transportation Equity Project (STEP) competition.

B&A will attend the 2023 ICMA Annual Conference October 1 – 3 in Austin, TX. We will be at Booth #346. If you miss us there, look for B&A at the 111 th TML Annual Conference and Exhibition October 4 – 6 held at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas, Booth #1734.

“I appreciate the project quote, quick action, and ability to move resources.  This validates for me that you’re the right agency for us to have B&A provide full grant services for us. I’m looking forward to starting our work for the grant needs assessment soon!”

County Health Department Staff

To discover how B&A can help your municipal organization win grant funding, please contact us at bizdev@blaisassoc.com.

During the month of June, B&A received notification of 15 awards for eight clients worth a record- breaking $55.5 million. The largest set of funding came from the CA Department of Water Resources Urban and Multi-Benefit Drought Relief Grant Program which awarded a combined $18.3 million for five projects to three clients in Central and Northern California.

“The B&A team has been an invaluable partner to the City. I have lost count now, but I want to say that they are responsible for helping us bring in over $14,000,000 in funding over the last 10 years. Now, they have a full stable of effective grant managers which is what makes it possible for small cities like us to execute on these grant awards they find and win for us. Their grant management software is the best when it comes to audit time too!”

Director of Finance & Administration at California City

The State Water Resource Control Board (SWRCB) Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving funds (SRF) recently awarded $35 million to two B&A clients. One client will use the funding to build a wastewater treatment outfall and diffuser facility, while another client will install groundwater treatment systems, rehabilitate water supply wells, and implement other improvements to remove per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from groundwater supplies (PFAS are a group of chemicals that may cause negative health impacts).