Grant Writing and Management

Northumberland County, Virginia, is soliciting proposals under RFP 26-102926 for a qualified individual, firm, or organization to provide comprehensive grant writing, administration, and management services. The primary objective is to increase the County's competitiveness for federal, state, and private grants while strengthening long-term strategic planning. The scope of work encompasses the full grant lifecycle, including opportunity identification, application development, budget justification, post-award compliance, reporting, and assistance with federal systems such as SAM.gov, FEMA GO, and Grants.gov. The selected contractor will report to the County Administrator or their designee and must provide written status updates to the Board of Supervisors. The contract is envisioned as an initial one-year term with the possibility of up to four additional one-year renewal options at the County's discretion. Proposals are due by October 29, 2026, at 2 p.m., and must include a detailed fee proposal covering hourly rates, project-based fees, or retainer models. Award will be granted to the responsible offeror whose proposal is deemed most advantageous to the County. Requirements for submission include an original hard copy and a digital version on a memory stick, along with at least three professional references from the last five years. The agreement will be governed by the Virginia Public Procurement Act and include mandatory provisions regarding nondiscrimination, drug-free workplaces, and immigration law compliance.