Grant writer contract with Hicks Partners LLC
Huber Heights
Summary
The city wants to keep paying a Columbus firm about $78,000 a year to find and write grants — money that has brought in $750,000 so far, with more pending. Council agreed it's cheaper than hiring a full-time staffer.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $78,000 a year from the General Fund, versus an estimated $130,000-$140,000 for an in-house hire.
City departments and ultimately residents, since grant dollars stretch local tax money further for parks, police, fire, and engineering projects.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Meeting — October 12, 2026
Hicks Partners will keep writing grant applications for the city through 2027; the firm has helped land over $750,000 in funding.
Council Work Session — October 6, 2026
The city wants to keep paying a Columbus firm about $78,000 a year to find and write grants — money that has brought in $750,000 so far, with more pending. Council agreed it's cheaper than hiring a full-time staffer.
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