About Us

Franklin Associates is a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) consulting firm headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA that specializes in disaster and grant management and advisory services.

Our Story

Superior Program Delivery Enhanced by Top-Notch Customer Service

Franklin Associates was founded in 2005 in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita by lifelong Louisianian, Perry J. Franklin, who saw a need for superior program delivery enhanced by top-notch customer service in the fields of disaster recovery and community engagement. Franklin has supported 12 federally recognized disaster recovery efforts, facilitated more than 6,000 public meetings, and assisted more than 25 government agencies in projects worth over $15 billion in funding.

In the firm’s 20 years of service, Franklin has earned a solid reputation and a wealth of experience providing award-winning service to clients at the local, state, and federal level.

The company has, since inception, been focused on Putting People First, assuring individuals have the appropriate access, information and capacity to engage in and take action on key initiatives and recovery services throughout our communities. Our approaches are infused with a focus on building open and honest communication channels with the citizens of each community in which the firm works.

Exceeding client expectations is our trademark, because every project we take on represents a commitment to effecting positive outcomes in the communities and clients we serve—on time, every time.

Promises

Commitment to Excellence

Diversity in People, Thoughts, & Solutions

Proven Track Record

Frank in Difficult Conversations

Responsiveness

About us

Core Values & Purpose

Put People First

Our original motto of “Putting People First” remains our utmost core value. We lead with a commitment to deliver solutions that are people-focused.

Lead with Integrity

We say what we mean, and our words align with our actions. In every project, we are there for the right reasons.

Practice Honest Communication

Our work is grounded in honest and transparent communication both internally and externally. We bring our real world experience each project.

Deliver Transformative & Innovative Solutions

We are an outcomes-focused partner for clients and stakeholders. Our success depends on our positive impact on our communities and clients.

Collaborate at Every Level

Creating comprehensive solutions must be done in collaboration with stakeholders and clients and must involve professionals who have expertise. When our clients hire Franklin Associates, they hire a diverse team of professionals willing to roll up their sleeves until the project goal is achieved.

Purpose

To serve our clients, our team, & our communities. 

Awards
2024 Best
LSU One Hundred
APA LA 4x
APA TX 2x
ASLA 2024
CNU 2024
2024 Best
LSU One Hundred
APA LA 4x
APA TX 2x
ASLA 2024
CNU 2024
2024 Best
LSU One Hundred
APA LA 4x
APA TX 2x
ASLA 2024
CNU 2024
2024 Best
LSU One Hundred
APA LA 4x
APA TX 2x
ASLA 2024
CNU 2024
Testimonials

A Word from Our Clients

Franklin Associates delivered top-notch quality service and innovative training. Across the board, we are pleased with their contributions to the team and are excited to have them partnering with some of our local governments as we move forward. Their efforts in our Community Training sessions in particular illustrated their attention to detail and concern for quality. It’s their creativity and diligence that made these sessions such a success.

Amanda Thorin
Sustainable Development Program Specialist - H-GAC TX

I want to tell you how much the Call Center is appreciated by HGA and everyone working on ERAP. They always go above and beyond to help the Community Partners and HGA. The Call Center has one of the hardest jobs as they are on the front line dealing with frustrated renters and landlords.

Marjorie Torres
Project Manager – HGA

The Franklin team has been flexible, responsive, and professional to the needs of the MOVEBR Program. They are a valued partner and I am glad they are on our team.

Travis Woodard
P.E Executive Vice President of Project Delivery - CSRS, Inc

Franklin Associates went above and beyond in the quality and innovation of community engagement services they brought to our team for the Just Imagine SWLA 50-year Resilience Master Plan process. They were creative, flexible, and collaborative in their approach and served the client with professionalism and expertise. Franklin is highly skilled in engaging at the regional scale—they ensured that messaging was clear and developed a layered system to bring information to people in a fun and inspirational way. We would love to work with the Franklin team again in the future!

Megan O'Hara
AICP Principal - Urban Design Associates

The Louisiana Office of Public Health engaged Franklin to help us develop a one-of-its-kind program to engage young people and encourage them to promote the COVID-19 vaccination to their friends and family. Building the program from the ground up, the Franklin team recruited more than 900 young people in its first eight months. We are confident the framework developed by Franklin and OPH will serve as a nationwide model for other states and health departments who are seeking innovative ways to reach young people.

Bob Johannessen
Former Communication Manager - Louisiana Office of Public Health

You are an amazing group of talented professionals. I was so honored to team up on this project with people who are collectively using their gifts and talents to uplift Louisiana's families in a very tangible way. Thanks for every step you've taken to be there through this noble work.

Rahsha G. Williams
Former Digital Communications Director - Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services