22 July 2024

TFG Elevates Lane Dickson to Partner

Lane brings nearly 20 years of advocacy experience to TFG’s leadership.

TFG Elevates Lane Dickson to Partner

WASHINGTON, D.C. – TFG is pleased to announce the promotion of Lane Dickson to Partner. Since joining TFG as a Principal in 2021, Lane has been instrumental in developing and executing comprehensive advocacy strategies for clients before Congress and federal agencies.

“Lane's promotion to Partner is a testament to his exceptional leadership and dedication since joining TFG. His vast experience in water, power, natural resources, and municipal finance has been invaluable in developing effective policy solutions and advocacy strategies for our clients,” said Mark Limbaugh, TFG President. “Lane's ability to navigate complex legislative environments and build consensus among diverse stakeholders makes him an outstanding addition to our leadership team. We are confident his continued contributions will drive TFG’s strategic vision and operational success.”

Lane brings nearly 20 years of extensive experience in Washington, D.C. His work includes significant contributions to water resources and energy legislation, such as the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act, the Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan Authorization Act, the Water Supply Infrastructure Rehabilitation and Utilization Act, and the Energy Act of 2020.

Lane has served in several prominent roles including Senior Professional Staff on the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and as a Senior Manager of Federal Affairs at the Salt River Project. Lane’s background also includes serving as a Special Assistant for Congressional and Legislative Affairs at the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, and as Clerk for the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Resources, Subcommittee on Water & Power. His educational background includes a B.S. in Soil and Water Science from the University of California, Davis, and an MBA from George Mason University.

Partners at TFG are the driving force behind major decision-making processes, instrumental in resource allocation, and lead investments in innovation to ensure sustainable growth. Beyond these duties, partners are mentors, nurturing a healthy work culture and inspiring excellence in the entire TFG team at all levels.

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Grant Due: FY 2025 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Process and Technology Improvement Grant

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to support efforts to develop and implement projects that use technology to improve the quality and efficiency of SNAP application and eligibility determination systems. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? State agencies that administer SNAP, state and local governments, agencies providing health or welfare services, public health or educational entities, Indian tribal organizations, and private nonprofit entities

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $5 million

WHEN IS IT DUE? August 6, 2025

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Grant Due: FY 2025 Bureau of Land Management Youth Conservation Corps - Bureau Wide

WHAT DOES IT FUND? This program provides participants with opportunities to gain work experience in public lands and natural resources management. Through this experience, youth gain an appreciation for public lands, learn about conservation-related careers, and become the next generation of public land stewards. The BLM Youth Program partners with qualified youth and conservation corps through the Public Lands Corp (PLC) Program to engage individuals between the ages of 16 and 30 and veterans up to age 35, including tribal members to participate in the program. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? State governments, county governments, city or township governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, Native American tribal organizations, nonprofits with or without a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, and private institutions of higher education are eligible applicants. Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Montana/Dakotas, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, Headquarters (for projects national in scope), the National Interagency Fire Center, and the National Operations Center will not be accepting applications.

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $900,000

WHEN IS IT DUE? August 8, 2025

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Grant Due: FY 2025 Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to assist units of local government in undertaking comprehensive programs to identify and control lead-based paint hazards in eligible privately-owned rental or owner-occupied housing populations. Healthy Homes Supplemental funding is also available to enhance the lead-based paint hazard control activities by comprehensively identifying and addressing other housing hazards that affect occupant health in homes being treated under this grant. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? State, county, city or township, special district, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $364.5 million 

WHEN IS IT DUE? August 14, 2025

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Grant Due: FY 2024 Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to fund subgrant programs that support the rehabilitation of historic properties to foster economic development in rural communities. These subgrant programs will select, fund, and manage preservation projects for historic properties to include architectural/engineering services and physical preservation. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? State, county, city or township, special district, and federally-recognized Native American tribal governments; public- and state-controlled institutions of higher education; and nonprofit organizations. Units of local government must be Certified Local Governments or located within a Certified Local Government.

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $10 million

WHEN IS IT DUE? August 21, 2025

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Grant Due Grants.gov: FY 2025 Increasing Availability of Medical Forensic Examinations for Victims of Sexual Assault

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to establish or expand Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner/Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SANE/SAFE) programs to provide trauma-informed medical forensic examinations and victim services in a variety of settings. Award recipients will offer direct victim services in the form of trauma-informed medical forensic examinations and post-assault victim services. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? State governments, units of local government, special district governments, Native American tribal governments, public, state-controlled, or private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $3.5 million

WHEN IS IT DUE? August 29, 2025 (Grants.gov); September 8, 2025 (JustGrants)

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