Are You Prepared to Navigate the Funding Rainfall in Federal Competitive Grants?

Welcome to the era of unforeseen financial showers. When it comes to funding availability, the stars are currently aligning with a presidential election year, promising an unusual precipitation of federal grants. But how can localities, nonprofits, and educational institutions make the most of this ‘rainy season’? The first term of President Joe Biden’s administration has … Read more

Levitate Writes Winning FCC Your Home, Your Internet Proposal for Birmingham Housing Authority

The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD) will have some additional funds to help eligible households get access to discounted internet services. HABD has been awarded $262,397 as part of the “Your Home, Your Internet” grant from the FCC. The proposal was written in partnership with the City of Birmingham’s Connect 99 team, with … Read more

Levitate Writes Winning Reconnecting Communities Pilot Proposal for Birmingham, Alabama

Levitate Legal & Consulting, LLC grants team were the lead writers on the U.S. Department of Transportation Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program proposal submitted by the City of Birmingham, Alabama (City), in partnership with the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA). The City was one of 45 awardees out of more than 430 nationwide applicants. The planning … Read more

What Does a Federal Grant Manager Do?

According to the most recent occupational information published by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), grants management includes some or all of the following tasks: Full Award Lifecycle Tasks Awarding and administering grants, cooperative agreements, or other related instruments Designing, developing, implementing, and interpreting grants/assistance management policies, procedures, and practices Providing training, technical assistance, oversight, … Read more