Articles by Tim Francis



Grant Funding for Healthcare Organizations

Wednesday, January 24, 2024 @ 9:30 PT | 10:30 MT | 11:30 CT | 12:30 ET

Are you or your agency seeking funding for a public safety health-related project to augment or optimize services within your jurisdiction?

What about a project focused on overall preparedness for major disasters – manmade or natural?

Then don’t miss this FREE webinar!


How to Effectively Plan for the Upcoming Grant Cycle

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 9:30 PT | 10:30 MT | 11:30 CT | 12:30 ET

Are you interested in applying for federal funds in 2024? Now is the time to prepare! Join Public Sector Grant’s FREE webinar to learn what you need to know about Federal Grants Cycles, the Federal application process, Mandatory Federal Grants Application Technical Requirements, Federal Grant Application Timetable, and the relationships with State Administrative Agencies (SAAs).


Funding Your Public Safety Projects for Small & Rural Jurisdictions

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 9:30 PT | 10:30 MT | 11:30 CT | 12:30 ET

Public Sector Grants has designed this webinar to provide knowledge of the federal grants that exist to specifically fund public safety projects for small and rural jurisdictions, as wells as how to access them, and effectively seek funding from other traditional funding sources.



Funding for School and Campus Safety 2023

Improving security at schools and on school grounds through the use of evidence-based technology is a primary mission in our society. There are funding streams available in the federal government which can be used for school and campus safety, but understanding the process of how to apply for grants and determining how to best leverage these funds may seem daunting. Public Sector Grants (PSG) is here to help demystify the process and provide invaluable assistance. Join us as we delve into FY 2023 COPS – School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) and FY 2023 BJA’s STOP School Violence Program. Kamala Kuhn, Director of Grants Assistance at PSG will provide insight into key requirements of these grants, how they have can be applied, vital deadlines, and much more!

We welcome members of governments at the local, state, federal, and federally recognized tribal nations; public, private, independent, and tribal school districts; members of public safety; and those serving in fields related to improving efforts to reduce violent crimes in and around schools.

Our presenters include:

Kamala Kuhn, Director of Grants Assistance, Public Sector Grants

Jackie Von Schmidt, Lead Product Management & Development • FirstNet, AT&T

Joshua Yeager, Sales Executive Sr Specialist • Integrated Solutions & Consulting, AT&T


LEVERAGING GRANTS and STIMULUS DOLLARS FOR EMERGENCY AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTIONS

The live webinar will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 9:30 AM PDT/10:30 MDT/11:30 CDT/ 12:30 EDT. This webinar is for your organization if you are interested in learning about how to apply for and win public safety grants. Join Kamala Kuhn, Grant Specialist with Public Sector Grants, as she reviews and demystifies how your organization can leverage grants and stimulus dollars for communications solutions.


Leveraging Grants and Stimulus Funds for School and Campus Safety Solutions

The live webinar will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:30 AM PDT/10:30 MDT/11:30 CDT/ 12:30 EDT. This webinar is for your organization if you are interested in learning about how to apply for and win public safety grants. Join Kamala Kuhn, Grant Specialist with Public Sector Grants, as she reviews and demystifies how your organization can leverage grants and stimulus dollars for communications solutions.


Why Cell Networks Cut Out at the US Capitol Riot

As the mob descended on the US Capitol complex yesterday, did law enforcement jam cell signals to thwart communication? No, the networks were probably just overwhelmed. The cops’ phones all keep working because they’re on a special part of the AT&T network called FirstNet, which gives priority to first responders. Heavy FirstNet usage would slightly reduce civilian device capacity at that location, though, because FirstNet comes first.


HOW TO SURVIVE AUDITS OF FEDERAL FUNDS (PART III)

The live webinar was held on Wednesday, June 3 at 9:30 Pacific/10:30 Mountain/ 11:30 Central/12:30 Eastern. Join to have your burning questions answered by federal grant specialist, Kamala Kuhn. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn in an intimate setting all you need to know to survive an audit of federal funds!


UNDERSTANDING THE FEMA PUBLIC ASSISTANCE (PA) “PROJECT WORKSHEET (PW)” PROCESS (PART II)

The live webinar was held on Wednesday, May 27 at 9:30 Pacific/10:30 Mountain/11:30 Central/12:30 Eastern. Join to have your burning questions answered by federal grant specialist, Kamala Kuhn. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn in an intimate setting all you need to know about FEMA’s Public Assistance program, project management and completion, and the related paperwork.