28 August 2023

TFG Brings on New Executive Assistant, Alexander Strizak

Alex brings congressional experience to support TFG operations and client services.

TFG Brings on New Executive Assistant, Alexander Strizak

WASHINGTON D.C. TFG is pleased to welcome Alexander (Alex) Strizak as Executive Assistant. Alex will provide key administrative support for TFG staff and clients.

“We’re excited to have Alex join the team. Alex’s experience in Congress will provide TFG staff the resources necessary to effectively respond to client needs and also help clients navigate Congress and federal agency visits," said Roger Gwinn, CEO.

"I'm excited to contribute to the collaborative spirit that drives TFG’s operations and work directly with clients to meet their goals," said Alex.

Prior to joining TFG, Alex worked as a Scheduler for the United States House of Representatives for members of Congress who served on the Energy and Commerce Committee, Committee on Agriculture, and Committee on Homeland Security. He was responsible for the scheduling, organizing, and planning both the day-to-day and future events and meetings of the office.

Prior to working on Capitol Hill, Alex was a competitive baseball player who played at some of the highest competitive levels while traveling to many different cities and states. While playing collegiate baseball, Alex received his B.A. in business administration. He also went on to receive his master’s in public administration from California Baptist University.

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Grant Due: FY 2025-2026 Innovative Finance and Asset Concession (IFAC) Grant Program

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program to facilitate and evaluate public-private partnerships in which the private sector partner could assume a greater role in project planning, development, financing, construction, maintenance, and operation, including by assisting eligible entities in entering into Asset Concessions. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Public entities that own, control, or maintain Existing Assets, and have the legal authority to enter a contract to transfer ownership, maintenance, operations, revenues, or other benefits and responsibilities for those Assets

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $45.98 million

WHEN IS IT DUE? October 1, 2025

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Grant Due: FY 2025 Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program (Updated)

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to help applicants develop transportation infrastructure projects in rural and tribal communities that will qualify for federal funding and financing programs for additional development phase activities or construction. Funding will support either the hiring of staff or the procurement of expert firms to provide financial, technical, and legal assistance with project-related planning and design phase activities. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Rural local governments or political subdivisions, states, federally recognized tribes, and the Department of Hawaiian Homelands

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $54.2 million

WHEN IS IT DUE? October 8, 2025

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Grant Due: FY 2025-2029 Residential (Group Home, Shelter, Transitional Foster Care) Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to provide temporary residential care to unaccompanied alien children by supporting group home, shelter, and transitional foster care (TFC) providers that specialize in high-quality care of children. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? State and local governments, educational institutions, Native American tribal governments, non-profit organizations, for-profit organizations, small businesses, and faith-based and community organizations

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $1.5 billion

WHEN IS IT DUE? October 14, 2025; April 1, 2026; September 1, 2028

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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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