The scope includes: 1. Congressional/Legislative Strategy 2. Executive Branch Advocacy 3. Long-term Grant Planning 4. General Legislative Monitoring Congressional/Legislative Strategy This effort includes meeting with RITBA’s Executive Director to determine the organization’s shortterm and long-term priorities. The consultant would also recommend specific federal funding options for future grants and appropriations. The consultant will engage members of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees and appropriate authorizing committees in support of RITBA’s funding initiatives. In addition, the consultant would organize informational meetings in Washington and Rhode Island to educate the Members and staff on the safety, economic development, and tourism benefits of RITBA’s funding requests.
