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Project Transformation and Acceleration for Clean Energy Innovators
The Grant Farm develops and executes campaigns for businesses working to commercialize transformative renewable energy and conservation technologies
•Public Funding Partnerships•Advocacy, Communication and Education•Strategic Communications•Project Transformation and Acceleration•Commercialization •Contract Negotiation and Management
Project Transformation and Acceleration for Clean Energy InnovatorsThe Grant Farm develops and executes campaigns for entrepreneurial and
forward-thinking organizations that are working to research, develop, commercialize and operate transformative advanced energy, transportation and manufacturing technologies.
•Public Funding Partnerships•Business and Investor Plans•Advocacy and Outreach•Strategic Communications and Marketing•Commercialization and Acceleration•Contract Negotiation and Management•Project Transformation and Acceleration
Project Transformation and Acceleration for Clean Energy InnovatorsSince 2005, we’ve helped our clients secure more than $450 million in public
funds and incentives and leverage more than $1.2 billion in additional private investment.
•90 percent success record at California Energy Commission•100 percent success record at Air Resources Board•100 percent success record at California State Treasurer•100 percent success record at CalRecycle
Additional successes include:U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Treasury, Federal Transit Administration, U.S. General Services Administration, California Resources Agency, CalRecycle, California Water Resources Control Board.
Project Transformation and Acceleration for Clean Energy InnovatorsProfile Projects (Partial List)
Project Transformation and Acceleration for Clean Energy Innovators
TOP TEN INGREDIENTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL GRANT SUBMISSION
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Project Transformation and Acceleration for Clean Energy Innovators1.Understand your Funding Partner
•Most state and federal funding entities have a detailed Strategic Investment Plan•Request prior successful proposals•Attend and participate in the pre-solicitation workshops•Whenever and however possible, build relationship with the Funding Partner
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Project Transformation and Acceleration for Clean Energy Innovators2.Communicate a Powerful Story
•Above all, Funders are seeking powerful success stories that justify the program and their jobs•Ensure the project supports your organizational Strategic Plan•Assume the reviewers know nothing about your technology…•While at the same time, communicate in lay person language•Importance of Phased Projects•Answer the Reporter’s 5 Ws
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Project Transformation and Acceleration for Clean Energy InnovatorsReporter’s 5Ws
Project Transformation and Acceleration for Clean Energy Innovators3.Always Write For (Extra) Points
•Follow the Score Sheet, religiously
Project Transformation and Acceleration for Clean Energy Innovators3.Always Write For (Extra) Points
•Follow the Score Sheet, religiously•Follow the Score Scale
Project Transformation and Acceleration for Clean Energy Innovators3.Always Write For (Extra) Points
•Follow the Score Sheet, religiously•Follow the Score Scale•Find the Extra Points
• Disadvantaged Communities• Partnerships with Economic Development
and Job Training organizations• Direct vs Indirect Budget • Match
Project Transformation and Acceleration for Clean Energy Innovators4. Build a Robust Team and Collaboration
Project Transformation and Acceleration for Clean Energy Innovators5.Develop Project Awareness
•Presentation to any prospective Funding Partners•Presentation to Legislators and Electeds•Presentation to NGOs, trade associations, business allies, Clean Cities Coalitions
Project Transformation and Acceleration for Clean Energy Innovators6.Ensure Project Readiness
•CEQA •Permitting from construction through operation•Fully vetted team•Site Control•Financial Commitments and Leveraged Funds
Project Transformation and Acceleration for Clean Energy Innovators7.Invest in Disadvantaged Communities
•Locate projects within DACs•Commit to hiring employees from DACs•Partner with WIB and Job Training Programs•Count Indirect benefits to DACs•Be innovative. Think beyond empty outreach.
Project Transformation and Acceleration for Clean Energy Innovators8.Create an Executable Scope and Budget
•Scope and Budget your project PRIOR TO the release of an RFP•Always Phase your projects•3-Task Rule: Minimize the number of tasks (Use sub-tasks instead)•Be aware of Funding Restrictions •In most cases, only the Scope of Work and Budget become the basis for the contract with the agency.
Project Transformation and Acceleration for Clean Energy Innovators9.Execute with Integrity
•Professional Project Management•Stay in Communication with the Contract Manager•Timely Monthly Reports and Deliverables•Assume an Audit•Celebrate Success
Highlight your Funding Partner in ribbon-cutting, groundbreaking, presentations, lobby days, media advisories, social media.
Never pass up an opportunity to communicate your project milestones and successes!
Project Transformation and Acceleration for Clean Energy Innovators10.Ensure Ongoing Success
• Structure your Organization for Success• Request a Debrief• Always Recycle!• Build additional phases from the foundation of successful
proposals• Don’t be a grant junkie
Project Transformation and Acceleration for Clean Energy InnovatorsTOP TEN INGREDIENTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL
GRANT SUBMISSION1.Understand your Funding Partner2.Communicate a Powerful Story3.Always Write For (Extra) Points4.Build a Robust Team and Collaboration5.Develop Project Awareness6.Ensure Project Readiness7.Invest in Disadvantaged Communities8.Create an Executable Scope and Budget 9.Execute with Integrity10.Ensure ongoing Success
Project Transformation and Acceleration for Clean Energy Innovators
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The Grant Farm1201 K Street, Suite 1200Sacramento, CA [email protected]
