Grants & Funding
As trusted advisors to the clients we serve, Farnsworth Group’s role extends beyond design and technical consulting. Client advocacy and funding support are integral parts of helping projects move from concept to reality. We work alongside communities, agencies, and organizations to navigate complex funding environments and identify resources that align with project goals.
With clients increasingly tasked to do more with limited funding, Farnsworth Group provides strategic guidance on available funding options. Our team researches and evaluates grant and loan programs, matches funding opportunities to eligible projects, and represents clients in discussions with local, state, and federal agencies. This proactive approach helps build support and improves the competitiveness of funding requests.
Services
- Construction Phase Funding Administration
- Demographic Surveys and Growth Analysis
- Funding Agency Coordination
- Funding Source and Requirement Research
- Grant and Loan Applications
- Historic Preservation and Environmental Clearances
- Land Use Planning and Zoning Ordinance Development
- Planning Assistance
- Public Meetings
- TIF District Coordination
Full Funding Cycle
Farnsworth Group assists clients throughout the full funding lifecycle. From early project positioning and branding support to grant application preparation and submission, we help present projects clearly and effectively. When funding is awarded, we also support grant administration and compliance to help ensure requirements are met and projects remain eligible throughout design and construction.
Project Aligned Funding
Our grants and funding services are closely integrated with our engineering, planning, and consulting teams. This coordination ensures that funding strategies are realistic, technically sound, and aligned with project scope, schedule, and delivery requirements.
We actively assist communities to receive and administer grants and loans required for these important projects and have administered funding through a variety of sources, including: 1) US Department of Transportation; 2) US Environmental Protection Agency; 3) American Recovery and Reinvestment Act; 4) US Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity; 5) Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program; 6) Illinois Environmental Protection Agency; 7) Open Space Lands Acquisitions and Development; 8) US Department of Agriculture Rural Development; and 9) US Economic Development Administration.
