Yes, local authorities and their affiliated companies can apply for public funding and seek external consultancy in doing so – for example, for transport, energy, digitalisation or infrastructure projects. Local authority projects often also involve approval and consultation processes with political decision-makers, which makes an accompanying public affairs component advisable. In addition to advising companies and corporate groups, The Funding Team specifically advises local authorities and, through its parent company CONCILIUS AG – a political consultancy operating in Germany and at EU level – can further strengthen the positioning of local authority projects vis-à-vis funding bodies.