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STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS FOCUS: FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014 Beginning in Fiscal Year 2012/2013, while still working to identify additional grant funding for new projects, StrategicSolutions began to extend its services to Post - Application Implementation and Grant Management. In order to realize the funding secured, the projects which received funding needed to be implemented and required activities completed. Two required elements - community outreach /public education and reports /requests for reimbursements - began to feature strongly in the work program. In Fiscal Year 2013/2014, StrategicSolutions proposes to continue its focus on securing funds for additional projects, completing grant management activities as required by the grant agreements and implementing the Public Outreach for Green Initiatives plan. Working with staff, the company will also start the process of LEED Certification for the Corporate Yard. StrategicSolutions will draw from the list of grants Identified in the Green Facilities, Fleet and Central Stores Strategic Plan and the three supporting specific action plans for additional grant funding. For Post = Application Implementation and Grant Management activities, StrategicSolutions will draw from the contractual agreements between the City of Santa Ana and the funding agencies. SERVICES The following is a representative list of services that may be preformed. Grant Identification and Strategy Development Identify applicable grants Research grant databases and agency specific databases on -line for funding opportunities Attend training and bidder's conferences Develop a database of grants that match funding needs Maintain a comprehensive grants inventory for each project area Prepare strategies and action plans Facilitate project scoping Write program descriptions Grant Development and Preparation Download and review guidelines, applications and forms Develop strategies that maximizes funding and prospects for approval Research and assemble information needed for applications Obtain specifications, vendor quotes, brochures and other supporting materials Secure relationships, resolutions, cover letters and letters of support Prepare draft materials for review and comment Prepare final applications for submittal Overnight mail and /or deliver applications to funding agencies and clients Prepare, update, and /or assemble additional documents as required by funding agencies Track applications through review process Assist with contract development and signing Proposal_S'onta Ana_Grant Consulting 2013 -2014 Page 2 811912013