RFQ 25-127 Continuing Services Contract for On-Call Grant Research and Writing Services

Citrus County, Florida invites interested parties to submit a response to this Request for Qualifications for Continuing Services Contract-On-Call Grant Research and Writing Services. Key responsibilities include researching funding opportunities, understanding the requirements of grant applications, collaborating with program managers to gather necessary information, and crafting compelling and persuasive grant proposals. Excellent communication and writing skills, attention to detail, and an ability to develop a thorough understanding of the organization`s goals and objectives are required. The successful Respondent(s) will guide grant writing activities for multiple divisions within Citrus County on an as needed basis.
Scope of Services 1. Work Authorization A. Consultant shall identify grant/funding sources and opportunities after County notification is given and prepare a proposal consisting of a scope of services and fee for securing Grant funding. B. Consultant will be issued an executed Work Authorization and/or Purchase Order after a mutually agreed upon scope and fee is attained. C. Consultant should proceed to secure grant funding in a timely manner that is compliant with the scope of services. 2.Grant Opportunity Development A. Communicate with County staff to identify grant funding needs and priorities; develop an overall strategy for identifying and securing grant funding. B. Research grants to determine eligibility o Identify appropriate grantors and grant programs including, but not limited to, federal, state, and regional organizations and private foundations and businesses to support the County`s funding needs and priorities. C. Prepare grant/funding application(s) o County approval of securing a grant is required before commencing application. o All grants that require a funding match by County, must be approved by Board of County Commissioners prior to application submission. 3. Grant Writing Services A. Prepare a scope of services and fee for each grant opportunity requested by County staff including timeline and responsibilities of consultant and staff for producing grant application, content, key tasks, and specific deliverables. B. Provide grant proposal writing services associated with the completion of grant applications on behalf of the County, including the preparation of letters of intent, funding abstracts, production and submittal of applications. Provide draft proposals to County staff for review and incorporate edits into final draft. C. Ensure that all required components of each proposal are included in the application submission, ensuring adherence to grant evaluation criteria and ensuring each grant package is timely and correctly prepared in accordance with the requirements and restrictions of the funding agency’s technical submission requirements. D. Work with designated County staff to edit grant applications for consistency of messaging, ensuring integration of grant requirements and succinctness, prior to County final review and submittal to funding agency. E. Organize facts, data, statistics and narrative collected and written as a part of assigned projects, developing data and/or graphics as appropriate, and make those items available to the County for future use. F. Monitor funding agency until grant award is fully executed. G. Assist with post-submission tasks such as grantor Requests for Information (RFI) and preparation for grantor Site Visits and debrief calls