About GrantCity Consulting
15+ years of proven disaster recovery leadership managing $1B+ in federal funding with perfect compliance.
Who We Are
GrantCity Consulting, LLC is a leader in disaster-related project, program, and grants management services for public and private sector clients.
Led by founder Jeff Abraham, our team brings over 15 years of federal grants administration, disaster recovery, and transit resilience expertise. We navigate FEMA, FTA, FHWA, DHS, and HUD regulations to deliver compliant grant management, maximize federal reimbursements, and integrate DBE/SBE/DVBE participation effectively.
With a proven track record of zero audit findings and on-time, on-budget project delivery, we ensure communities and organizations successfully navigate every phase of disaster recovery.
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What Sets Us Apart
Zero Audit Findings
Flawless compliance record across every engagement — no exceptions.
Maximum Reimbursement
We leave no eligible dollar on the table. Every category, every project.
Government-Focused
Exclusively serving public sector clients — we understand your constraints and obligations.
On-Time Delivery
Proven track record of on-time, on-budget project closeout across $1B+ in portfolios.
Our Leadership
Jeff Abraham
Principal & Owner
Jeff Abraham is a seasoned program leader with over 15 years of experience in federal grants administration, disaster recovery, and transit resilience initiatives. His work focuses on navigating FEMA, FTA, FHWA, DHS, and HUD regulations to deliver compliant grant management, maximize federal reimbursements, and integrate DBE/SBE/DVBE participation effectively.
Core Expertise
Education
MBA — The College of Saint Rose, Albany, NY (2010)
BA Economics — SUNY Albany, Albany, NY (2008)
Certifications
Notable Projects
Professional Experience
Delivered specialized grant advisory services to transit-adjacent municipalities and counties. Managing Merced County ($23M+), Weehawken Township ($2M), West New York ($2.8M), and Town of Berne projects.
Directed NY State Governor's Office of Storm Recovery, overseeing 300+ reconstruction projects totaling $900M+ in FEMA PA and HUD CDBG-DR funding with zero audit findings.
Principal Recovery Advisor for Port Authority ($1B+ portfolio), Monterey County ($24M), and Merced County ($15M) disaster recovery programs.
Directed grant management for NYC Office of Management & Budget's $9B FEMA PA program for Hurricane Sandy recovery.
Administered $400M+ federal grant portfolio. Led $191.55M FTA Comprehensive Ferry Transit Resilience Project. Achieved successful 2015 FTA Triennial Review with no findings.
Our Expert Team
A credible bench of disaster recovery specialists supporting government clients with compliance-forward expertise.
Eric Zabukovec
Senior Project Manager
Coordinates day-to-day operations for multifaceted recovery programs including FEMA PA, hazard mitigation, and CDBG-DR.
Rod Sablan
Deputy Project Manager / Task Order Lead
Leads Task Orders and PA project groups from initiation to closeout with expertise across multiple funding streams.
Marie Abraham
Emergency Management & Public Safety Specialist
Supports disaster response and recovery through public safety coordination, community outreach, and emergency management support aligned with FEMA PA requirements.
Saeyd Qasem
Disaster Recovery Specialist
Manages FEMA PA project portfolios with focus on project formulation, compliance review, documentation validation, and closeout support.
Alvaro Ortega
Administrative Manager
Oversees administrative operations supporting FEMA PA project delivery, ensuring documentation accuracy, workflow coordination, and compliance alignment.
Work with Proven Leadership
Schedule a consultation with Jeff to discuss your disaster recovery needs and funding strategies.