Purpose: The purpose of this Request for Proposals is to invite grant writers to provide grant writing support to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson focused on our 3 priority areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Character & Citizenship.
Key Dates:
May 1, 2015: Applications/proposals accepted
Fund Period: June 30, 2015 – December 30, 2015
Services Requested/Consultant Responsibilities
Funding Needs Analysis- Work with BGCC staff to assess the validity of current funding priority areas, identify changes in funding priority areas, and identify new priority areas for funding.
Grant Funding Research- Conduct research to identify new grant resources including, but not limited to federal, state, foundation, agencies and organizations that support the BGCC’s funding needs and priorities in the following general areas:
Academic Success
Healthy Lifestyles
Character & Citizenship
When requested, provide summaries of potential grants and financing resources, including by not limited to, name of agency, due dates for applications, eligibility, a brief program summary, and the level of funding available.
Grant Proposal Development- Provide grant proposal writing services associated with the completion of grant applications on the behalf of BGCC, including the preparation of funding documents, production and submittal of applications to funding sources. A Final package submitted for funding, in its entirety, is to be provided to BGCC.
Manage and submit all required reporting to funding sources on behalf of BGCC, working with staff to complete and submit within deadlines.
Represent the BGCC for sessions/overviews with funding sources as mutually agreed upon between BGCC/consultant.
How to apply
II How to apply:
Submit written proposal via email or mail by posted deadline (no faxes) to Kim Washington, Director of Development, Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson.
Kimberly Washington
Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson
1950 E. 220th Street, Suite 102
Carson, CA. 90810
Please mark on the left hand corner of envelope: “RFP-Grant Writing Services
Questions regarding this proposal must be submitted in writing to Kimberly Washington at the above address or e-mail kwashington@bgccarson.org
III Proposal should include:
Contact information: Applicant name and contact information (email, phone (s), mailing address), etc.
Experience: Summary of experience in writing grant proposals and securing grants for youth service organizations.
Cost: description of fees for a 6 month agreement
References: provide the name, title, and contact information (email and phone) for three professional references familiar with your grant writing skills.
Provide examples of grant writing efforts which have been conducted, including examples of successful (funded) proposals.
Most current resume
Provide a detailed description of how you will perform the following grant writing services:
Identification of appropriate grant resources
Grant preparation process
Grant review, reporting and approval process
IV Evaluation Criteria:
Proposals will be evaluated on the following criteria:
Demonstrated knowledge of sources of grant funds available to after school/youth development organizations.
Demonstrated capability of project management and completion
Consultant’s qualifications and experience
Plan provided by Consultant for services
V Interviews:
Interviews may be scheduled with selected prospective Consultants as soon as possible after the proposal opening, to permit further evaluation and to allow BGCC to inquire further into the Consultant’s experience.
VI Award:
Award will be made to the Consultant that best meets BGCC’s needs and requirements. All aspects of evaluation will be taken into consideration in awarding this contract.