3rd Party Funding Applications

The contract pertains to the submission of applications for the City of Laredo's 2025-2026 third-party funding program, aimed at supporting non-profit entities involved in community development initiatives within Texas. Vendors are strongly encouraged to submit their applications electronically via Cit-E-Bid or in person, with hand-delivered applications requiring a sealed envelope clearly marked with the project title and applicant information and addressed to the City Secretary at 1110 Houston Street, Laredo. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or telegraphic submissions are not accepted. The funding timeline includes public notices published on February 16 and 23, 2025, a mandatory application training session scheduled for February 27, 2025, and a deadline for application submission set for March 20, 2025, at 4:00 pm. The solicitation is identified as "Non-Profits Entities - Community Development - 2025," with a response response size ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000, and the primary contact for inquiries is Dayra A. Ramos. The contract emphasizes compliance with specific submission procedures and timelines to ensure eligibility for funding consideration. This initiative aligns with the city’s broader efforts to support community development through structured funding opportunities, with detailed procedural and deadline information provided to facilitate vendor participation.