Candid Grant Research & Management Platform Licenses

The contract secures an annual subscription to the Candid Grant Research & Management Platform to enhance the Interagency Coordination Division’s ability to connect disaster survivors with non-Federal recovery resources, particularly those who do not qualify for Federal aid or reside in areas without a declared disaster. This access will enable the Federal Emergency Management Agency to integrate private sector and nonprofit resources identified through the Candid database with existing Federal interagency capabilities, significantly improving the speed and efficiency of delivering vital support beyond Federal programs. The platform will strengthen the capacity of states, localities, tribes, territories, nonprofits, and external partners to restore critical infrastructure, safeguard public health and safety, and advance long-term community recovery after major disasters. The solicitation, numbered 26-158, is managed by the Department of Homeland Security’s Support Services SECTION(SS40) based in Washington, D.C., with a NAICS code of 518210 for information services. The primary point of contact is Eric Christiansen, reachable at eric.christiansen@fema.dhs.gov, and the contract is set to be executed through the SAM.gov platform. The subscription is essential for maintaining continuous access to a comprehensive database of nonprofit and philanthropic resources, ensuring that coordination efforts remain robust even when traditional Federal disaster declarations do not apply.