Specifications include, but are not limited to: stration services shall assist City departments with the following: • Research, identification, and analysis of funding needs and opportunities to include federal, state, local, private, and other sources • Determining if program eligibility requirements match city department capabilities • Analysis of cost benefits, matching contributions, competitive scales, etc. • Application writing and submission • Program reporting and compliance • Technical assistance and training in writing, preparation, and management of grants and other funding programs • Review, development, and implementation of policies, procedures and controls for application, reporting, compliance, tracking, and financial administration processes of related funding programs which ensures consistent city-wide administration. • Facilitation, interdepartmental coordination, and communication for multi-departmental projects • Ensuring funding is processed and administered in a timely manner and according to requirements • Assistance with regional cooperative programs • Liaison services to local, state, and federal agencies • Technical expertise in determining grant compliance requirements