20261027NGP_Nov_2_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Applications (RFA) document issued by the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (OPM) for Round 9 of the Nonprofit Grant Program (NGP), a capital grants-in-aid initiative for private, Section 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations currently receiving state funding to deliver direct health and human services. Eligible projects include alterations, renovations, improvements, additions, and new construction addressing health, safety, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, energy conservation, information technology systems, technology for client independence, vehicle purchases, and property acquisition. The solicitation opened October 27, 2026, at 8:15 a.m. EDT with applications due January 5, 2027, at 4:00 p.m. EST through the state's EUNA Grants Management System. A bidder's conference is scheduled for November 13, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET via Microsoft Teams. Written questions are due November 24, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ET, with answers to be released by December 11, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ET. Awards are anticipated June 21, 2027, with contracts commencing September 21, 2027. Grant terms run one year from the latest contract execution date, with extensions beyond one year permitted only in limited circumstances involving extreme conditions.

Round 9 offers $19.5 million in total funding, comprising $15 million in State General Obligation Bonds under Public Act 20-1 as amended by Public Act 22-118 and $4.5 million in remaining funds from prior rounds. Component 1 reserves up to $4.875 million for projects requesting $1 million to $3 million and requires a minimum 25 percent grantee match with a minimum score of 80 points on a 100-point scale. Component 2 covers remaining funds for projects requesting up to $1 million, with a minimum project cost of $35,000, optional matching funds, and a minimum score of 70 points. Component 3 addresses collaborative projects between two or more eligible nonprofits. Organizations may submit up to three applications under Components 1 and 2 combined. The program operates on a reimbursement basis with no upfront funding. Evaluation criteria include risk assessment, Connecticut location preference, non-NGP funding sources, demonstrated efficiencies and effectiveness, health and safety improvements, level of savings compared to NGP funding amounts, application quality, and project sustainability. Work cannot commence until both parties fully execute the award contract.