Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Department core values of meaningful learning and commitment to equity and excellence provides guidance in ensuring the college and career readiness of all students who thrive in the 21st century. However, many of the traditional source of funds are in decline, subject to restriction, or are being eliminated. Previously untapped public and private funding opportunities are being sought out as means to support essential programs, initiatives, and activities that may be limited, suffer, or otherwise not implemented due to lack of funds. The Department has not identified any specific grant opportunities to pursue at this time; opportunities will be identified throughout the term of this Contract. As any Department school or office may pursue funding opportunities, it is anticipated that projects will be diverse, and vary in all aspects, based on needs, current conditions, purpose, goals, and the availability of complimenting opportunities. Internal grant writing support may not be available in all cases. The Department therefore seeks on-call grant writing assistance to be provided by qualified firms. Firms selected for contract may expect to perform a variety of tasks related to responding to grant opportunities including: assessing needs and goals, conducting research to identify potential opportunities, developing, drafting and finalizing applications, assisting with submitting timely applications, and monitoring the status of awards or rejections. Grant implementation and administration is the responsibility of the Department. Additional details are described in Scope of Work. Assessment a. Conduct meetings and interviews as well as review any materials, statements, document or online information to gain knowledge of the PSO’s history, programs, initiatives, needs and goals. b. Develop, draft, maintain and update a Case for Support on behalf of the PSO to be used as a resource primarily for grant applications and associated activities. c. Develop specific strategies to assist in identifying, applying for, and acquiring needed funds. Research a. Conduct research to identify potential funding sources and opportunities. Sources include federal, state, and local government, as well as private organizations and foundations. b. Match potential funding sources and opportunities to the specific needs of the PSO. c. Develop a Potential Funding Sources plan and calendar for grant submission. d. Attend applicable pre-proposal workshops and/or webinars and PSO’s with relevant information or recommendations on potential pitfalls or opportunities that may result in successful awards. e. Research all application requirements to ensure PSO’s compliance with all applicable government regulations. Applications a. Develop, draft, revise and finalize well organized and compelling applications including any narrative and budget sections, in accordance with the grant requirements on behalf of the PSO. b. Craft applications to ensure harmonious grant implementation and success. c. Coordinate the review and approval of the application by PSO administration, project implementation leads and fiscal subject matter experts to ensure alignment, smooth hand-off, and successful grant implementation in case of award. d. Secure all required signatures, as well as applicable supplemental and supporting documentation (e.g. letters of support)
