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This has been such an impactful relationship! Nevada's collaborative approach with USDR's Grant Finder enables the state to work with their entire ecosystem on coordinated grant-seeking. It's a game changer for states with similar mandates. 💪 🙌
🏜️ Nevada's OFA Pioneers Collaborative Approach to Federal Grants The Nevada Governor's Office of Federal Assistance (OFA) is transforming how the state secures federal grants. Under Kristen Stout's leadership, OFA has turned Nevada from a grant-funding underdog into a model of cross-sector collaboration. Kristen and her team recognized several key challenges: -A fragmented funding landscape -Agencies working in silos -Untapped potential for partnerships To address these issues, OFA partnered with U.S. Digital Response to implement the Federal Grant Finder tool. Saved searches, email notifications, and easy collaboration tools make the Federal Grant Finder a powerful ally in Nevada's grant-seeking arsenal. 🔍 Their strategic approach began with a small pilot involving infrastructure agencies. They then gathered user feedback, refined their process, and thoughtfully expanded to more stakeholders. Throughout the rollout, OFA supported adoption with "office hours" and working groups, ensuring users could maximize the tool's potential. 🔢 The impact has been significant: -388 users across 286 Nevada organizations connected -181 members engaged in sector-specific consortiums like workforce and education -Access to 5,000+ federal grant opportunities Mayita Sanchez, OFA Analyst, highlights the broader change: "People are connecting where they would not otherwise. It's opened doors for state agencies to partner with nonprofits and local governments in ways that weren't happening before." Kristen reflects on the progress: "In our first year, we've launched a statewide network with over 200 organizations, facilitated major cross-sector collaborations on federal grants, and built new muscle for Nevada to be competitive." 🚀 OFA's success offers valuable lessons for other states looking to enhance their grant strategies. Interested in learning more about OFA's approach? Explore the full case study to dive deeper into Nevada's collaborative grant-seeking journey. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gM5GhbVU