Since its founding in June 2021, Renne Public Policy Group's (RPPG) grant writing practice has achieved remarkable success, securing over $116 million two years after signing their first service contract in September 2021. Their approach is client-centered and thoughtful, ensuring that each project is thoroughly vetted for competitive viability and that grant-seeking efforts are strategic.
Renne Public Policy Group announced that Jake Whitaker has been promoted to Director of Grant Services, effective September 1. With a proven track record of bringing in millions of state and federal dollars for local public agencies, Jake’s unique ability to tell the story of public agencies and nonprofits consistently produces successful, highly competitive grant applications. In this interview, Jake discusses his approach, the firm’s philosophy, and his vision for the future.
One year after its June 2021 launch, Renne Public Policy Group’s (RPPG) nascent grant writing service, helmed by Manager of Grant Writing and Research Jake Whitaker, has worked to secure over $29 million in funding for clients in this first year, including the City of Bakersfield, City of Redwood City, and San Bernardino Community College District.
As the demand for criminal justice reform grows, local governments find themselves on the frontlines of these efforts. In response, the state and federal governments are investing historic amounts of discretionary funding into programs that facilitate the adoption of evidence-based practices and the development of new promising practices in the criminal justice space.
With the winter months and the holiday season fast approaching, the state and federal governments are in a “giving” mood. There are plenty of significant funding opportunities for local governments on the near horizon, including funding for fire departments, encampment resolution initiatives, the restoration of public spaces, economic/workforce development, and road safety improvements.
The catalog will keep clients appraised of the most current and comprehensive information on upcoming grants.
RPPG provides a breakdown of funding opportunities for states and local governments through the U.S. Economic Development Administration that will support economic recovery and resilience in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
RPPG provides a deep dive into broadband infrastructure funding opportunities after Governor Newsom’s signing of AB 156.
RPPG anticipates significant competitive funding opportunities for local governments over the next several years based on the state budget and expenditure of surplus funds.
RPPG welcomes experienced grant writer and trained project manager Jake Whitaker to the team as Manager of Grant Writing and Research.
