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Proposal for Grant Writing Services | Santa Ana Public Works Agency Page 6 1. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS o Incorporate Feedback to Finalize Proposal: Well ahead the of the application deadline, TPA will provide the Agency with a full draft for review and feedback. TPA will incorporate any additional details or revisions provided during this process to finalize the grant application and will obtain Agency approval for the final version of the application prior to submission. o Submit Completed Application: TPA will ensure that applications are submitted prior to the deadline, whether the submission is electronic or through hard copies, in accordance with submission instructions for each individual program. For hard copy submissions, TPA will print and package applications according to submission instructions and will ship applications through a reliable carrier service such as FedEx in order to provide the Agency with tracking and delivery confirmation for the application. TPA will also obtain a receipt for proof of submission and provide the Agency with a final copy of all submitted application documents. o Funding Advocacy: Throughout grant application process TPA will leverage relationships with relevant officials and program officers in various state and federal funding agencies to ensure that Agency grant applications are aligned with the goals of the specific grant program and that the applications are well-crafted and well-positioned for funding. o State Budget Funding Opportunities: In an effort to maximize state funding, TPA will work with the Agency to identify projects and other funding priorities that may be suitable for funding through the State Budget. TPA will coordinate with the Agency to develop supporting materials for the budget request. TPA will also work with members of the Agency’s state legislative delegation, along with the Assembly and Senate Budget Committees, to gain support for the inclusion of the Agency’s project in the final State Budget approved by the Legislature. o Federal Earmark Opportunities: In an effort to maximize federal funding, TPA will work with the Agency to identify projects and other funding priorities that may be suitable for funding through the Federal Earmark process. TPA will coordinate with the Agency to develop supporting materials for the earmark request. TPA will also work with members of the Agency’s federal legislative delegation to gain support for the inclusion of the Agency’s project. TPA will strategize with the Agency to identify priority projects and transform them into appropriations requests. TPA will then work closely and diligently with Members of Congress and the U.S. Senate (and their staff), the appropriations committees, the President’s administration, and other key stakeholders to ensure projects are included in the final appropriations legislation. • Post-Grant Submittal Advocacy: TPA will frequently contact legislators and agency officials to follow up on the status of a grant application and promote its need and urgency. This will include drafting letters of support after grant submissions and distributing them to legislators for their consideration. In addition, TPA will work with legislators to reach out to individual granting agencies to provide background on Agency’s projects and convey their support for those projects. • Post-Award Grant Administration and Compliance: TPA will also assist, as needed, with post-award administration and compliance for all grant applications submitted by TPA on behalf of the Agency. This assistance will include interacting with granting agencies on behalf