ELYRIA, Ohio – Nearly $9 million in grant money has flowed into Elyria since 2020, when city leaders contracted with a specialized consulting firm to pursue funding opportunities and advocate for the community in Columbus and Washington.

Vince Peterson of McCaulley & Company outlined the firm’s accomplishments during Monday’s City Council meeting, detailing how strategic grant writing and federal lobbying have translated into substantial resources for the community.

Since 2020, the partnership has resulted in 51 successful grant awards worth approximately $8.9 million – including 10 grants totaling $1.7 million coming through in 2024 and 2025 alone.

The funding spans a wide array of city needs. Public safety received a major boost with an $847,000 SAFER grant to expand the fire de

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