Page 1 of 1 adm2019M6.docx MARTIN COUNTY, FLORIDA INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Department Directors DATE: October 15, 2018 VIA: Taryn Kryzda County Administrator FROM: George Stokus Assistant County Administrator SUBJECT: Centralized Grant Process As part of the focus on Economic Development, we conduct bi-weekly conference calls with our grant consultant, Sustainable Strategies DC. Sustainable Strategies DC is a government affairs and strategic consulting firm based in Washington, DC, that helps clients secure resources for community revitalization and tools to succeed in the green economy. With a focus on sustainable economic development, clean energy, brownfields revitalization and smart growth, community revitalization, clean air and clean water projects, and infrastructure improvements, Sustainable Strategies has, in the 18 years since it was founded, secured $4.5 billion for local governments. This includes over $311 million in grants and other resources for 37 cities, towns, counties, and states across America since 2012. Given this expertise, in addition to specific grant requests, we would encourage staff to participate in the meetings or provide a written request describing a need that can be explored by our grant consultant. The centralization of the grant process assures that the strategic goals of the county are being prioritized, that we avoid conflicting or duplicated applications, and that we are applying for grants that offer the best return on investment. To facilitate this transition, we ask that you provide a list of your current grants and those that you anticipate applying for in the next year. 1 of 1 adm2019M6.docx Figures MARTIN COUNTY, FLORIDA