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29 May 2023
TFG Grants Welcomes Manager of Grants Strategic Development, Trace Roller

TFG Grants Welcomes Manager of Grants Strategic Development, Trace Roller

COLLEGE STATION, Tex. – TFG is pleased to announce that Trace Roller has joined the team as Manager of Grants Strategic Development. Trace brings over twenty years of experience in government relations and business development along with a proven track record having secured more than $370 million in direct government funding to the TFG Grants team.

26 May 2023

Roger Gwinn Serves as Panelist at REMDC Annual Meeting

WASHINGTON D.C.Roger Gwinn, TFG CEO, participated as a panelist at the Rural Electric Management Development Council (REMDC) 2023 Annual meeting titled, “Funding Opportunities Under the Two Federal Infrastructure Acts (IIJA and IRA) and Tools and Tips to Secure Grants”.

26 May 2023

TFG in the Calexico Chronicle: "County pairs with The Ferguson Group and CSAC for grants and opportunities"

TFG will begin work with Imperial County, California as part of the California State Association of Counties Grants Initiative. View the full news article inside.

02 May 2023
Brandi H. Clarke Joins TFG as Grants Project Manager

Brandi H. Clarke Joins TFG as Grants Project Manager

BILOXI, Miss. – The TFG Grants Team is pleased to welcome Brandi H. Clarke as Grants Project Manager. Brandi brings over 20 years of experience as a grant writing consultant and grants administrator for clients in the public, private, and non-profit sectors in the health and mental health, education, housing, disaster preparedness and recovery, homelessness, social services, community development, and the environment fields to the TFG Grants team.

27 April 2023
TFG Grants Expands Team, Ceylon J. Herath Newest Grants Analyst/Researcher

TFG Grants Expands Team, Ceylon J. Herath Newest Grants Analyst/Researcher

LINCOLN, Neb. – The TFG Grants Team is pleased to welcome Ceylon J. Herath as the newest TFG Grants Researcher/Analyst. Ceylon brings local government, public sector, community and economic development, federal grant writing, corporate communications, and litigation experience to help support TFG Grants team services.

26 January 2023
TFG Grants Team Welcomes Mia Barthel, Newest Staff Member

TFG Grants Team Welcomes Mia Barthel, Newest Staff Member

TFG,LLC (TFG) is pleased to welcome Mia Barthel as Grants Analyst/Researcher to support the rapidly growing TFG Grants team in all aspects of the federal funding process.

19 December 2022
Kaj Gumbs Comes On Board as TFG Associate

Kaj Gumbs Comes On Board as TFG Associate

WASHINGTON D.C. – We are excited to announce that Kaj Gumbs has joined TFG as an Associate at the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. Kaj has impressive legal expertise in large bankruptcy litigation, legal research, and legal consultation, as well as legislative experience in the public and private sectors in issues ranging from emerging facial recognition technology to topics under the Equal Employment and Opportunity Commission.

14 December 2022

TFG Presents 2023 Congressional Calendar

The Ferguson Group (TFG) compiled a 2023 Congressional Calendar with session and recess dates for the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate 118th Congressional session. 

12 December 2022
TFG in the Craig Daily Press: "Tri-State Generation brings grant-writing support to Craig to aid in coal transition"

TFG in the Craig Daily Press: "Tri-State Generation brings grant-writing support to Craig to aid in coal transition"

CRAIG, CO. – Lane Dickson, Principal at The Ferguson Group (TFG), and Catherine Minerich, TFG Grants Project Manager, visited Craig, Colorado to kick off their new partnership with the City and Community of Craig, Colorado and Tri-State Generation and Transmission  – a Colorado-based electric co-operative – to provide grant and advocacy services that help identify and pursue funding opportunities that will aid the community transition its economy.

01 December 2022
Joonsoo Yi Joins TFG as an Associate

Joonsoo Yi Joins TFG as an Associate

WASHINGTON, D.C. – We are pleased to announce that Joonsoo Yi joined The Ferguson Group (TFG) as an Associate in recent months.

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TFG to Participate in ICMA 2024 Annual Conference
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TFG to Participate in ICMA 2024 Annual Conference

Experts will present an election-year legislative and federal funding education session on Monday, September 23rd.

PITTSBURGH, PENN. – TFG is excited to participate in the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Annual Conference taking place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from September 20th to 25th, 2024.

As an ICMA Strategic Partner and Friend of the National Association of County Administrators (NACA), TFG continues to support local governments through federal advocacy and grant services. On Monday, September 23 at 1:30-2:30pm E.T., TFG will host an educational session titled "Riding Washington's Waves: A Playbook for Securing Federal Funding in an Election Year and Beyond." Led by Heidi Schott, TFG Grants Principal, and Zachary Israel, TFG Advocacy Principal and Manager of Legislative Affairs, the session will offer insights into navigating federal funding opportunities, particularly during the shifting landscape of an election year.

“TFG has decades of experience navigating elections and changes in administration. Our session will help participants understand how federal grant opportunities may shift and how to position their projects for success," said Heidi Schott, TFG Grants Principal.

“Our goal is to equip local leaders with the tools they need to adapt quickly and make informed decisions, ensuring they continue to access crucial federal funding opportunities as they evolve," said Zachary Israel, TFG Advocacy Principal and Manager of Legislative Affairs.

Founded in 1982, TFG’s mission is to build stronger communities nationwide. TFG has helped clients secure over $5.9 billion in federal funding since 2015. With more than 40 years of experience, TFG continues to lead the way in securing critical funding for public entities across the nation.

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26 February 2026

TFG Presents 2026 Congressional Calendar

The Ferguson Group (TFG) compiled a 2026 Congressional Calendar with session and recess dates for the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate 119th congressional session. 

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