1 February 2024

ICMA Scholarship Named in Honor of TFG Founder, William Ferguson, Jr.

As TFG CEO for over 30 years, William Ferguson, Jr. launched the full tuition scholarship for ICMA members in 2011.

ICMA Scholarship Named in Honor of TFG Founder, William Ferguson, Jr.

TFG is proud to offer a scholarship for the Harvard Kennedy School Senior Executives in Local Government Program to an ICMA member. Named in honor of TFG founder, William Ferguson, Jr., the William Ferguson, Jr. Scholarship covers the full $17,400 program fee.

“Bill Ferguson built TFG from the ground up,” said Roger Gwinn, TFG CEO. “Starting with three clients in 1982, the firm has grown to a 45-person staff that works with over 160 communities across the nation. His commitment to excellence in local government and fostering future leadership is commemorated through this prestigious ICMA scholarship named in this honor.”

The Harvard Kennedy School Senior Executives in State and Local Government program helps senior-level city and county executives invigorate their state and local government leadership and policy-making skills. TFG is an ICMA strategic partner.

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Grant Due: FY 2025 Family, Opportunity, Resilience, Grit, Engagement – Fatherhood (FORGE Fatherhood)

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to support responsible fatherhood by promoting healthy marriage, responsible parenting practices, and economic stability activities. Projects will provide a broad array of services to adult fathers. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? State, county, city, township, and special district governments; independent school districts; public- and state-controlled institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations; public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations; faith-based organizations; and community organizations.

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $55 million

WHEN IS IT DUE? July 29, 2025

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Grant Due: FY 2025 Family, Opportunity, Resilience, Grit, Engagement – Fatherhood (FORGE Fatherhood)

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to support responsible fatherhood by promoting healthy marriage, responsible parenting practices, and economic stability activities. Projects will provide a broad array of services to adult fathers. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? State, county, city, township, and special district governments; independent school districts; public- and state-controlled institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations; public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations; faith-based organizations; and community organizations.

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $55 million

WHEN IS IT DUE? July 29, 2025

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US Congressional Calendar

9 December 2024

TFG Presents 2025 Congressional Calendar

The Ferguson Group (TFG) compiled a 2025 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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28 January 2025

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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