GRANT WRITING and CONSULTANT SERVICES

Date Issued: 07/29/2016

Deadline: 08/18/2016  prior to 3:00 PM   E.D.T.

Requisition Number: 16-093

Delivery Point: Flint, Michigan

Delivery Date: various

Type of Purchase: Term: 10/1/2016 to 9/30/2017
Option : annual renewal up to 5 additional years

Construction Related: No

Type of Response Allowed: Hard Copy Only

Issuing Agency: Genesee County

Using Department: GCCARD

Special Notices: No special notices were chosen.

ACCEPTING VENDOR QUESTIONS:

Due Date: 8/12/2016 12:00:00 PM E.D.T.

Primary Contact Name: Ms. Cindy Carnes

Title: Purchasing Manager

Email: ccarnes@co.genesee.mi.us

SUMMARY OF SPECIFICATIONS:

There is an increasing demand on Genesee County Community Action Resource Department to ensure high quality, cost effective services to the citizens of Genesee County. Several factors contribute to these requirements, including a declining tax-base, growing numbers of residents living in poverty, an aging senior population, and increased need for specialized assistance and services to address the Flint Water Crisis. The grant writing application process and rating criteria are increasingly technical and competitive. Grant applications are often submitted electronically. Funders are more persistent in demanding outcomes for funds invested in programs to serve individuals and families who are disadvantaged.  The selected contractor will work with the various departments within Genesee County Community Action Resource Department.  Consultant services will include strategic grant seeking and applications at the administrative and programmatic levels. Planning and developing services will be aimed at ensuring Genesee County Community Action Agency is well-positioned to take full advantage of grant opportunities for which the organization is eligible.