By California Consulting
California Consulting is proud to celebrate our successful collaboration with the City of Berkeley, which has resulted in an impressive $22,009,166 in total grant funding.
This outstanding achievement reflects the strength of our partnership and a shared commitment to advancing Berkeley’s vision for sustainability, innovation, and community well-being. Together, we’ve achieved a remarkable 46,121% return on investment, underscoring the value of strategic grant writing and proactive collaboration.
Grant Awards Secured Through the Partnership
California Consulting worked closely with the City of Berkeley to secure funding through several competitive state and federal grant programs, including:
• BSCC - Proposition 47, Cohort 5: $8,000,000
• Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC): $1,000,000
• FEMA - San Francisco Bay Water Quality Improvement
Fund: $1,500,000
• Prop 68 - Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program: $5,000,000
• California Transportation Commission - Local Transportation Climate Adaptation Program (LTCAP): $3,780,000
• FEMA/CalOES – Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP): $1,237,500
• Clean California Local Grant Program (Caltrans): $591,666
• California Department of Parks and Recreation – Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF): $900,000
These grant awards are funding transformative projects that enhance public spaces, improve safety and resilience, and promote environmental sustainability throughout the Berkeley community.
Dan Rodriguez, Director of Operations, stated, “The partnership between California Consulting and the City of Berkeley is a powerful example of what’s possible when strategic vision meets teamwork. Securing over $22 million in funding demonstrates the City’s dedication to advancing innovative, community-centered projects — and we’re proud to have supported their mission every step of the way.”
“Through strategic collaboration with California Consulting, the City of Berkeley has been able to maximize funding opportunities that directly benefit our community. Their collaboration helped advance the City’s efforts to implement high-impact projects across Berkeley.”
-Carianna Arredondo, EdD, Assistant to the City Manager
The partnership between the City of Berkeley and California Consulting demonstrates the power of teamwork, strategic planning, and persistence in achieving community impact. Together, we’ve turned funding opportunities into real results that make a difference for residents across the city. We are honored to continue supporting Berkeley’s efforts to build a safer, greener, and more connected future for all.