Economic & Community Development/Housing

Communities across America are engaged in a wide range of economic development projects aimed at attracting new jobs and economic opportunities for their residents. TFG has a long, successful track record of identifying federal funding, innovative financing, and public private partnerships to spur economic development in your community. We also help you identify the policy and funding barriers that might be hindering your redevelopment projects, and we help your community implement strategic plans to overcome these barriers. Our in-depth knowledge of federal economic development programs, policies, and funding sources combined with our ability to put you in front of key congressional and federal agency officials consistently enables our clients to reach their goals.

Our Expertise

  • Rural and urban economic development
  • Brownfields revitalization
  • Military Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC)
  • Innovative financing
  • Waterfront redevelopment
  • Affordable housing
  • Environmental review and permitting policies

Client Successes

City of Palm Bay, FL

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded the Florida Institute of Technology with a $1.4 m grant to transform an empty 100,000 square foot facility into a brand new Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Innovative Design. Prior to working with TFG, the University had not found success in obtaining EDA funding. Working in partnership with TFG, the City of Palm Bay, Florida and key contacts at the Economic Development Administration for a year resulted in success for the University and Palm Bay. The new Center will significantly enhance Florida’s advanced manufacturing and engineering capabilities – serving as a key economic engine for the region, the state of Florida and the nation.

City of High Point, NC

The City of High Point submitted an application for a Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Challenge grant to fund a rewrite of the City’s development ordinance but was unsuccessful. TFG engaged City staff the following year to re-imagine the project as “UPDATE High Point: Preparing for the 21st Century,” providing a new strategic framework explicitly designed to meet HUD funding priorities. Working with TFG, the City secured the full $239,141 requested to write a new development ordinance that will revitalize the downtown by directing new economic development to the urban core, protecting existing neighborhoods and incentivizing the development of mixed-income housing.

Sutter County, CA

TFG worked with Sutter County staff and elected officials and as the local Economic Development Corporation to launch the SutterForward initiative. SutterForward expands on TFG’s Economic and Demographic Analysis Report and incorporates a stakeholder, local business, and citizen input in to the economic development strategy. The SutterForward process also analyzes projects identified in the County’s General Plan update and incorporates them in to a strategic federal funding and grant work plan that will help support the economic and workforce goals of the overall initiative.

Our Service Areas

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Consulting

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Regulatory

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Calling All Grants Professionals: We're Hiring!

TFG is growing. We're hiring multiple positions to join our highly successful grants team.

Our grants team has helped secure nearly $1 billion in federal funding since 2015 and we’re excited to continue to grow. We're seeking a full-time Grant Writer as well as freelance Grant Writing Consultants to  join a lively team of experts in the public sector and serve as a valued addition to our operations.

Please read the descriptions below and visit our careers page for more information

Grant Writer

TFG is searching for an experienced Grant Writer who is interested in working with a fast-paced, dynamic team to identify and secure grant funding for critical projects in communities across the country.

This is a full-time permanent position that is currently remote with flexible hybrid work options. Under the direct supervision of our Grants Director, this position is expected to have the skilled competencies to address all pre-award grant requirements, from critically identifying relevant funding opportunities to writing and securing competitive grant dollars. It is expected that the majority of the work performed will be conducted independently, sharing periodic updates on progress, and drafts for comment, feedback, and approval for all work products. Candidates must have a demonstrated history in searching for and identifying federal, state and foundation grant opportunities as well as a successful background in preparing all aspects of a competitive grant application.

To learn more about this position, click here.

Freelance Grant Writers

We are seeking talented and experienced grant professionals to join our network of grant writing consultants. Grant Writing Consultants will have the chance to work directly alongside TFG partners and staff with decades of experience in public service and government relations who are working to make a direct and meaningful impact in communities across the U.S.

Individuals will work remotely and have flexibility to accept grant project assignments based on their areas of expertise, interest, and availability. Candidates should have significant experience in all phases of the grant development process and strong foundational knowledge of grantmaking entities, especially federal grant programs. Our Grants Consultants will work closely with TFG staff and clients to identify and pursue grant funding opportunities, supporting all phases of the grant development life cycle from concept design, full proposal, development, review and revision support, and grant application finalization and submission.

To learn more about this position, click here.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), HIV/AIDS status, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, covered military or veteran status, or any other factor protected by federal or local law.

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TFG Monitoring Developments of Temporary Pause of Agency Grant, Loan, and Other Financial Assistance Programs

On January 27, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under President Trump issued a memorandum titled “Temporary Pause of Agency Grant, Loan, and Other Financial Assistance Programs.” The directive mandates Federal agencies to temporarily suspend the obligation and disbursement of federal financial assistance while conducting a comprehensive review of programs and awards to ensure alignment with the administration’s policies and priorities. As part of this review, agencies are also instructed to temporarily suspend the issuance of new program solicitations.

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