Proven Success Stories

Real results from local governments who trusted GrantCity Consulting to navigate their disaster recovery journey. $28M+ recovered with zero de-obligations.

$28M+
Total Recovered
100+
Projects Managed
0
De-Obligations
100%
Reimbursement Rate

Case Studies

Detailed examples of how we have helped communities recover from disasters

DR-4301DR-4308DR-4683DR-4699

Central Valley, California

Merced County, California

Complete Storm Recovery with Zero De-Obligations

After severe winter storms devastated Central Valley infrastructure, we guided Merced County through complex FEMA Public Assistance claims across all categories—achieving full reimbursement with audit-proof documentation.

Adam Amaral

Emergency Services Manager

Flood damage from Hurricane Ida in New Jersey — similar disaster conditions to Merced County California winter storms

Photo: FEMA / Public Domain

$23M
Total Recovered
70+
Projects Managed
0
De-Obligations
100%
Reimbursement Rate
Key Results
$9.3M
Debris Removal
11 projects

100% federal funding with proper debris segregation and monitoring

$3.98M
Emergency Measures
12 projects

Expedited obligations for emergency sheltering and lifesaving operations

$8.46M
Water Control Facilities
6 projects

Successful EHP clearances with no delays on major levee repairs

$0.55M
Roads & Bridges
15 projects

Consolidated PWs for efficient administration and quick closeout

Challenges
  • •Complex environmental reviews for in-channel levee work
  • •Extensive documentation requirements for rural road damage
  • •Coordination with USACE and multiple regulatory agencies
  • •Proving disaster causation without pre-event photographs
Our Solutions
  • Proactive EHP coordination preventing delays on $10M+ projects
  • Alternative evidence strategies using maintenance logs and engineering analysis
  • Master project consolidation reducing administrative burden
  • Quarterly reporting system ensuring audit-ready files
Hurricane Ida DR-4614COVID-19 DR-4488

Hudson County, New Jersey

Weehawken Township, New Jersey

Hurricane Ida & COVID-19 Recovery Excellence

Comprehensive management of both pandemic response and hurricane recovery, securing full reimbursement across debris removal, emergency operations, waterfront infrastructure, and COVID-19 protective measures.

Giovanni Ahmad

Township Manager

Hurricane Ida flooding alongside the Passaic River New Jersey September 2021

Photo: K.C. Wilsey / FEMA / Public Domain

$4.7M
Total Recovered
20
Projects Managed
0
De-Obligations
100%
Reimbursement Rate
Key Results
$1.95M
COVID-19 Response
8 projects

100% federal funding for testing sites, PPE, and public health measures

$1.14M
Parks & Recreation
2 projects

Stadium and waterfront park restoration with EHP compliance

$152K
Debris Removal
1 project

Rapid debris clearance within weeks of Hurricane Ida

$208K
Management Costs
2 projects

Maximized recovery of administrative expenses

Challenges
  • •Tracking extensive COVID-19 expenses across multiple categories
  • •Waterfront park EHP requirements and permitting
  • •Insurance coordination to avoid duplication of benefits
  • •Managing two concurrent disaster declarations
Our Solutions
  • Detailed cost tracking systems for pandemic response activities
  • Streamlined EHP documentation for waterfront repairs
  • Proactive insurance verification preventing funding delays
  • Integrated project management across both disasters
COVID-19 DR-4488

Hudson County, New Jersey

Town of West New York, New Jersey

COVID-19 Recovery with Complete Reimbursement

Expert navigation of COVID-19 Public Assistance program, securing full reimbursement for emergency protective measures including mass vaccination sites, testing operations, and facility sanitization.

Jonathan M. DeJoseph, CMFO

Certified Municipal Finance Officer

FEMA Administrator meets with New Jersey residents after Hurricane Ida flooding 2021

Photo: FEMA / Public Domain

$2.8M
Total Recovered
7
Projects Managed
0
De-Obligations
100%
Reimbursement Rate
Key Results
$1.91M
Emergency Protective Measures
6 projects

No costs deemed ineligible across vaccination and testing sites

$82K
Management Costs
1 project

Administrative overhead fully reimbursed

$0.68M
Testing Operations
1 project

Full reimbursement for pandemic testing infrastructure

$0.19M
Administrative Support
2 projects

Additional eligible recovery costs maximized

Challenges
  • •Rapidly evolving FEMA COVID-19 policies
  • •Documentation of emergency procurement decisions
  • •Justifying extended pandemic response activities
  • •Federal and state compliance coordination
Our Solutions
  • Real-time monitoring of FEMA policy updates
  • Emergency procurement documentation meeting 2 CFR 200 standards
  • Comprehensive activity logs linking expenses to federal criteria
  • Regular coordination with NJOEM and FEMA for policy clarification

Past Performance

Contract performance summary demonstrating our track record of excellence

ClientPeriodDisastersValueProjectsServices
Merced County, California2017 - Present
DR-4301DR-4308DR-4683DR-4699
$23M+70+
  • • FEMA PA Categories A-G
  • • Hazard Mitigation
  • • Appeals Support
  • • Closeout Management
Weehawken Township, NJ2020 - Present
Hurricane Ida DR-4614COVID-19 DR-4488
$4.7M20
  • • FEMA PA
  • • COVID-19 Recovery
  • • Infrastructure Restoration
  • • Grants Management
Town of West New York, NJ2020 - Present
COVID-19 DR-4488
$2.8M7
  • • COVID-19 PA
  • • Emergency Measures
  • • Compliance Support
  • • Documentation

Results

Measurable impact across all client engagements

$28M+
Total Funding Recovered

Across all client engagements since 2019

0
De-Obligations

Zero funds returned due to compliance issues

100+
Projects Managed

From initial damage assessment to closeout

100%
Reimbursement Rate

Maximum eligible funding secured for every client

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