Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Town of Lincoln, RI invites sealed bids from qualified individuals/firms for Grant Writing and Administration Services, in an effort to secure funding sources for the various Town projects and priorities. Procured funding will help the Town increase its ability to serve the community needs for infrastructure, capital and community improvement projects. The potential individual/firm would be expected to identify, research, and track funding opportunities, and prepare applications relative to, but not limited to, Federal, State (RIDEM, RIDOT, Office of Energy Resources, etc.) and private foundations. 1. Work with the Town to establish projects and priorities in which to identify funding opportunities. 2. Conduct a needs assessment and develop a written plan to identify funding sources to help meet the Town’s objectives. 3. Track and seek all appropriate Federal, State and private-entity funding source. 4. Manages grants and projects. 5. Oversee any administrative services necessary to meet grant requirements. 6. Track State and Federal legislative initiatives pertinent to the Town’s operations.