SDS Municipal Consulting, LLC, helps clients to identify and obtain public funding sources for their projects. Clients of SDS include public and private entities in Washington State, including cities, utility districts, non-profits and private businesses. SDS specializes in:
State and Federal Lobbying Services for your policy and capital funding needs.
Coalition Building for engaging your community and partners in a successful policy or capital campaign.
Project Funding and Planning strategies for projects in need of funding options. This includes analyzing your project and identifying the appropriate potential funding sources for it.
Municipal Grant and Loan Services including application completion. Funding sources include federal, state, and private sources.
SDS provides these services in a professional manner with proven knowledge of municipal law and regulations, coalition building strategies, as well as public funding programs.
Who Is SDS?
Sarah Davenport-Smith, Founder of SDS Municipal Consulting, LLC. Sarah started the consultancy in 2009. She brings with her the unique experience of being an elected city council member for the City of Sultan. As a result, Sarah is especially aware of the responsibilities and challenges experienced by local municipalities. Sarah also has prior experience with Washington's Department of Ecology, providing her with essential knowledge funding solutions and public agency procedures.