The Latest News from TPA

Guadalupe Union School District Awarded $70,898 Grant for Preschool Expansion

TPA congratulates the Guadalupe Union School District for being awarded a $70,898 grant from the Preschool Expansion Grant Program, administered by the California Department of Education.

The proceeds from this grant will be used to create a District-run preschool program that will help children with special needs attain the educational foundation needed to progress academically and socially.

This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of District leadership to promote and expand the quality of education for its students.

Fallbrook Public Utility District

TPA is honored that the Fallbrook Public Utility District has asked us to continue to provide state and federal legislative advocacy and grant funding services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC.

We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the District to help transform their vision into legacy.

Thank you, Fallbrook Public Utility District!

City of Santa Ana Awarded $8,724,000 Grants for Bicycle Lanes and ADA Compliance

TPA congratulates the City of Santa Ana (a TPA client) for being awarded two grants in the combined total amount of $8,724,000 from the Active Transportation Program, administered by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and the California Transportation Commission.

The proceeds from these grants will be used to fund the West Willits Street Protected Bicycle Lanes Project and the Safe Routes to Schools Davis Elementary ADA Compliance Project. The projects will encourage increased sustainable walking and biking by continuing to provide permanent, safe, and continuous sidewalks and bike ways that are separated from vehicle traffic.

City of Emeryville Awarded $265,000 Grant for Street Crossing Improvements

TPA congratulates the City of Emeryville for being awarded a $265,000 grant from the Active Transportation Program, administered by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and the California Transportation Commission.

The proceeds from this grant will be used to fund street crossing improvements to the Emeryville Bicycle and Pedestrian Greenway, which connects the City’s network of bike and pedestrian paths to the neighboring Cities of Oakland, Berkeley and beyond.

This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of City leadership to protect and promote the quality of life for its residents.

City of Fountain Valley Awarded $226,000 Grant for ADA Accessible Pedestrian Ramps

TPA congratulates the City of Fountain Valley for being awarded a $226,000 grant from the Active Transportation Program, administered by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and the California Transportation Commission.

The proceeds from this grant will be used to build ADA accessible pedestrian curb ramps within neighborhoods that are located near five elementary and middle schools in the Fountain Valley School District and the Ocean View School District. The project will provide greater mobility for the general public and improve the safety of the City’s routes to local schools.

TPA Again Ranks as Top Ten Lobbying Firm in California

Townsend Public Affairs is excited to announce that once again we have been ranked among the top ten lobbying firms registered in the State of California.

The Secretary of State officially reported TPA as the tenth (10th) largest advocacy firm in California in terms of revenue received for the 2015-16 legislative session.

TPA is proud to serve public agencies and nonprofit organizations throughout California on key policy issues and grant funding opportunities, and has secured over $1 billion in competitive funds for our clients.