SERVICES

grant writing

Secure federal, state, local and foundation funding to implement your projects

Funds Management

Let us manage your grant funds, from initial obligation to final audit and closeout

MULTIMODAL STUDIES

Identify your community’s active transportation needs

project management

Implement a sound project management plan to obtain positive results

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Build community support and
enthusiasm for your project

MUNICIPAL SERVICES

Augment your city’s staff with professionals who come from the public sector

“Thank you for your very hard work and expertise composing the grant responses and materials, obtaining the pictures, maps, and all the necessary background information as well as putting the grant applications together and pushing us to ensure they were submitted on time.”

Lillian Burkenheim Silver, Director of Planning and Economic Development
EcoRapid Transit

“I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for all your time and efforts. The high level of care that you placed in projects research, regular communications and preparing quality applications have been notable. So I would like to express our appreciation of your work.”

Heba El-Guindy, City Traffic Engineer
City of Stockton

“It is challenging to find good grant writers...sometimes we end up doing most of the work...or telling them how to do it. Your firm is great at grant writing and we really appreciate all your efforts.”

Maria Carrillo, Senior Analyst
City of Pico Rivera

“I just wanted to thank you for the very well-organized Community Workshop meeting held yesterday. We appreciated your professionalism during the course of the meeting. We received several positive comments today from our Staff and residents who participated in the workshop.”

Jeanette Ortega, Economic Development Manager
City of Placentia

“I appreciate that they are always available and high knowledgeable in the active transportation, transit and public works arena... They always stay in communication with us, provide flexibility, and simplify the complex (and sometimes challenging) grant applications with ease. They also consistently meet our deadlines to review applications before they submit them to the funding agency.”

Daniel W. Keesey, Public Works Director
City of La Verne

“Evan Brooks Associates has consistently gone above and beyond to ensure our needs are met while delivering real results in the process. EBA has taken the time to understand our City, our goals, and our vision. As a result, they have offered new, creative solutions and funding opportunities that align with our City’s projects and objectives. They stay within budget and are always very attentive.”

Glen Kau, PE, Former Public Works Director
City of Compton

“You guys are awesome! Thanks for leading our projects and helping move them forward.”

Chris Marcarello, Former Deputy City Manager/Public Works Director
City of San Fernando

“EBA’s direct involvement in our critical and significant projects has resulted in a keen awareness and understanding of the City’s needs. EBA has provided excellent service in everything that it has done. They provide expertise and diligence in all that they do.”

Daniel S. Wall, Former Public Works Director
City of Baldwin Park

“Evan Brooks Associates is attentive, responsive, and is always willing to write grant applications on short notice. They are our “go-to” firm when it comes to meeting short deadlines for grants because we know they can get it done and provide results in the form of awarded grants.”

Cesar Roldan, Senior Management Analyst
City of El Monte

“Great Job. I got you on my speed dial!”

Yader A. Bermudez, Engineering and Capital Improvements Projects Director
City of Richmond

“Thank you so much to the entire EBA team for your work on a successful grant application.”

Timothy Hou, AICP, Director of Community Development
City of San Fernando

“Great photos. Very compelling. Pulitzer-worthy!”

Patricia Chen, Senior Director
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)

Address:
2824 E Foothill Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107

Phone: 626.799.8011
Fax: 888.421.8798
Email: info@ebaplanning.com

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Grant Writing

Secure foundation, local, state, and federal funding to implement your projects.

Obtaining grant funding is a critical and important function that enables organizations to leverage public funds for a variety of uses. The process to obtain grant funding can be cumbersome and resource-intensive — requiring organizations to stay abreast of new opportunities, determine appropriate matching funding sources, and satisfy tight deadlines. By bringing together an experienced team of associate planners, urban designers, photographers, and grant writers, EBA is able to provide a full spectrum in grant writing services — from initial project planning through application development and submission. Our team can also assist in the administration of awarded funds to ensure compliance with the funding agency.

Funds Management

Let us manage your grant funds, from obligation to final audit and closeout.

After your project is awarded grant funds, the process to obligate and manage those funds requires meticulous attention to detail and a strategic plan to fast-track your project. Applying our understanding of the funds management process and our staff’s more than 30 years experience, EBA has developed an internal process that simplifies the funding process so our clients can focus on implementing the funded project or program. Projects involving funds management have included public parking structures, roadway resurfacing and realignments, highway safety improvements, transit-oriented developments, Safe Routes to Schools, urban greening projects, transportation demand management, and transportation enhancements.

Multimodal Studies

A diverse transportation system is important for a modern urban community.

EBA’s multimodal transportation planning practice is based on the core belief that streets are for people, regardless of the travel mode they choose to use. This focus directs our efforts in the preparation of creative and context-sensitive transportation plans and studies that are based on a rigorous technical analysis. As certified-American Planning Association members and planners, we adhere to AICP-industry standards and keep up-to-date on new planning advancements and tools that result in cost-effective and sustainable mobility improvements.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

We recognize that a well-prepared approach often defines a project’s success.

Whether it is a Safe Routes to School Plan, a planning document, or even a marketing pamphlet, providing a quality product on schedule and within budget is Evan Brooks Associates’ primary objective for all projects we undertake. To achieve this objective, our project managers utilize best management practices (BMP) and Project Management Plans (PMP) to develop and implement an operating procedure and framework that achieves a positive outcome. The end result is a project that is quantitatively measurable, quality-driven, and cost-effective.

Community Engagement

Build community support and enthusiasm for your project.

Building community support and enthusiasm for our clients’ projects requires a deep understanding of the local demographics. At Evan Brooks Associates, we develop cost-effective strategies that can be implemented to target any community. From conducting focus groups and analyzing public surveys to designing and creating dynamic print and web media, Evan Brooks Associates’ outreach strategies focus on community engagement and support for client projects. Our community relations and outreach efforts aim to educate, inform and gain support from the community for our client’s transportation projects and programs as they progress.

By actively engaging the public, they can be a part of the creative and collaborative solution.

Municipal Services

Augment your city’s staff with professionals who come from the public sector.

EBA offers both interim and long-term staff support services. We offer a full range of professional planning services, from the day-to-day operations of a community development department (including code and planning enforcement services) to the preparation of advanced projects and policies. Our committed and experienced staff has extensive public agency expertise and can effectively serve as an extension of public agency staff. Many of our staff members have served as public agency staff prior to joining EBA, providing a genuine understanding of municipal government. In addition, our staff has extensive experience in community planning and public engagement by mobilizing and participating in resident and stakeholder groups, public meetings, and inter-agency collaboration.