As Congressional Deadlines Loom, TFG Experts Hold Federal Grants and Earmark Workshops

The Ferguson Group will hold presentations to share best practices for securing federal grant and earmark funding at the ICMA 2021 Conference in Portland, Oregon this weekend.

As Congress stares down several key federal funding deadlines and looming debates on infrastructure, The Ferguson Group (TFG) will hold two highly interactive workshops on federal grants and earmarks at the 2021 International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon. Participants will learn the strategies TFG experts have perfected to secure over $890 million in federal grant funding for clients since 2015.

TFG Builds Expert Staff, Enhances Client Services

Chris Cummins, Alexandra Yiannoutsos, and Sarah Hofman-Graham join The Ferguson Group, expanding TFG’s Legislative, Communications, and Grants services.

The Ferguson Group (TFG), a leading lobbyingand consulting firmrepresenting local government, public agency,private industry,andspecial districtinterestsin Washington, DC, is pleased to announce the recent hiring of a new Legislative and Policy Director, Chris Cummins,Communications Director, Alexandra Yiannoutsos, andGrantsAnalyst, Sarah Hofman-Graham.

TFG To Present on Water Infrastructure Funding Opportunities in American Water Works Association Workshop

Leading minds behind WIFIA legislation, TFG to share information on WIFIA and SRF with public utilities in workshop presentation.

The Ferguson Group (TFG) Principal and Manager of Policy and Regulatory Affairs, Stephanie Missert, will join the American Water Works Association (AWWA) tomorrow, Wednesday, August 25th at 1:25 – 2:25 P.M. ET to virtually present “How States Make SRF and WIFIA Work”.

TFG Empowers Public Entities with Series of Federal Funding Presentations

Public agency experts help local governments and special districts of all sizes access federal funding. 

 Longtime federal funding experts at The Ferguson Group (TFG) are sharing time-tested skills the firm has perfected to effectively identify and secure over $1.5 billion in federal dollars for clients since 2010 in a series of exclusive presentations. Whether clarifying critical questions related to the $350 billion in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Recovery Funding, demystifying earmarks (also known as “Congressionally Directed Spending” or “Community Project Funding), or securing highly competitive grant funds, TFG is using every tool at its disposal to empower local communities and build stronger communities. 

TFG Experts Compile Special Report on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

TFG outlined programs included in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act critical to its clients in an exclusive Special Report.

TFG Experts Compile Special Report on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

This week, longtime infrastructure and federal funding experts at The Ferguson Group (TFG), compiled an extensive Special Report on the 2,739 page Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act recently passed by the United States Senate. Importantly, TFG staff members with expertise across all portfolios teamed up to highlight and interpret provisions of particular importance to clients.

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TFG Grants Expands Team with New Grants Project Manager, Dan Miglin
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TFG Grants Expands Team with New Grants Project Manager, Dan Miglin

Dan brings nearly two decades of public safety, housing, and veterans’ services expertise to the TFG Grants team.

MOORESVILLE, N.C. – The TFG Grants Team is pleased to welcome Dan Miglin as Grants Project Manager. With nearly 20 years of experience as a grant writer, administrator, and consultant, in the fields of public safety, mental health, homelessness, housing, social and veterans’ services, and the environment, Dan is a valuable addition to the TFG Grants team.

Dan comes to TFG with over 30 years of local law enforcement experience in North Carolina. Throughout his career, Dan has researched, written, and/or managed 168 local, state, and federal grants for multiple law enforcement and non-profit organizations totaling over $11 million. Through grant projects he developed, Dan helped establish or strengthen several multi-disciplined community collaboratives to effectively address issues such as violent crime, domestic violence, opioid misuse, and support people re-entering society after incarceration. 

"We previously worked with Dan as a TFG Grants Consulting Network Consultant and couldn't be more excited to have him join our team. His experience as a grant writer, administrator, and consultant, specifically in public safety, mental health, homelessness, housing, social and veterans’ services, and the environment, enhances TFG Grants’ services. His track record showcases his exceptional ability to drive positive change and create strong community collaboratives which fits perfectly with TFG’s mission to build stronger, more vibrant communities." said Kristi More, Managing Partner of Strategic Development.

"I’m looking forward to joining the TFG Grants Team and combining my grant experience in public safety, mental health, and housing with my background in law enforcement to make a lasting impact on communities." said Dan.

Prior to joining TFG, Dan was Grant Compliance Manager for a non-profit organization providing street outreach, emergency shelter, and supportive housing services for homeless individuals and families as well as victims of domestic violence. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Gardner-Webb University.

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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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