technical assistance

We help cities and states strengthen local governance, redesign large scale federal programs, reorganize housing portfolios and strengthen grants management processes. We understand that in order to provide compassionate services and innovative programming, strong infrastructure must be in place to achieve the greatest impact.

• Gaps Analysis

  • Program and diagnostic help

  • Innovative strategy development

  • Rigorous program and organizational analysis

• Monitoring Frameworks

  • Assist communities develop their tools to respond effectively  

  • Assist with tracking and monitoring for funder requirements

• Federal Grants Management Process Improvement

  • Grant Compliance & Risk Assessment

  • Process Streamlining and Automation

  • Workflow Optimization

  • Program Alignment and Impact Assessment

• Portfolio Redesign

  • Master Leasing strategies

  • Adaptive Funding Models

  • Stakeholder Engagement and Change management

Trainings & education

• System Mapping  

• Coordinated Entry 

• Financial Management Strategies  

• HUD Community Planning and Development 

Policy work

• Disaster Planning: Assist cities and states design recovery programs and rebuilding internal financial management and grant management systems.  

• Public Health Response Planning: Assist communities across the country respond to public health crises.

  • Response planning

  • Infection control strategies

  • Alternative shelter and housing strategies

FACILITATION

We employ authentic community engagement strategies to support community organizations.  These strategies include:

• Community Engagement Meetings  

• Focus Groups 

• Consolidated Planning Meetings 

• Strategic Planning