Client Services

The Johnston Group provides a variety of services to our clients, including:

  • Federal lobbying, policy analysis, grant funding and direct congressional appropriations.

  • Legislative lobbying including drafting legislation and amendments, securing congressional support and working with committees and leadership to enact.

  • Support relationships and manage workflows between clients and federal grant making agencies.

  • Intergovernmental relations counsel and public affairs consulting.

  • Review of capital budgets to find opportunities for federal funding support.

  • Community events involving elected officials and media.

  • Community outreach and communications.

The results of these services for clients include:

  • Tens of millions of dollars in direct federal support for transportation, community healthcare and economic development.

  • Legislation introduced in Congress to achieve specific policy goals.

  • New tools for cities and hospitals that align local missions with federal funding opportunities.

  • Supportive federal legislation for local cities, hospitals and other public entities.

  • Strong partnerships established between the federal government and local clients in support of common goals.

Federal Funding

  • Review capital plans and align with eligibility requirements for congressional funding.

    Create collateral materials to support funding request.

    Complete all congressional project submittal forms.

    Develop community support for projects.

    Create local events with community, client, media and delegation to highlight projects.

    Work with Appropriations and Authorization Committees to ensure eligibility and explain funding need.

  • Analysis of federal grant opportunities for client programs and plans.

    Secure delegation support for grant applications.

    Align client projects with legislative and agency priorities.

    Contribute to narrative portions of grant applications.

    Develop community support for grants.

Policy Support

  • Work with clients to understand where federal polices are helping - or hindering - local priorities.

    Develop lobbying materials and strategies for clients to engage with Congress.

    Train and support local officials with their outreach and lobbying.

  • Develop legislative strategies to advance client interests, including drafting amendments and legislation.

    Lobby Congress in support of policy outcomes.

    Provide detailed analysis of proposed and existing federal legislation.

Federal Relations

  • Lead client lobbying trips to Washington DC, including materials development, scheduling and message preparation.

    Track priorities and actions taken by Congress and assist clients with analysis and response.

    Connect clients with DC-based activities including media events, committee hearings and testimony and policy development activities.

  • Create and lead district-based meetings with the client and Members of Congress and their key staff.

    Create events and media opportunities to support lobbying and funding agenda.

Contact us

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