EOBB Leadership Program RFP Summary

This Request for Proposal document outlines a leadership development program to be administered by the Eastern Oregon Border Board (EOBB). The program will consist of three cohorts, with Cohort 1 launching in Fall 2025 and running through Summer 2026, followed by Cohort 2 (Fall 2026–Summer 2027) and Cohort 3 (Fall 2027–Summer 2028). The program structure includes nine monthly sessions of three hours each, combining in-person and virtual delivery, with sessions primarily scheduled for Friday afternoons from 1–5 p.m. in Ontario, Oregon. Each cohort will accommodate 12–15 participants selected through an application process requiring Border Region residency and accepting both nominations and self-nominations. The program consists of seven contracted sessions addressing topics including leadership in community, personal strengths assessment, communication skills, conflict resolution, community-led initiatives, public and media relations, and grant writing, along with two EOBB-led sessions covering parliamentary procedure, board governance, and a capstone project.

The EOBB is seeking bids from qualified contractors to develop and deliver the seven topic-specific sessions while EOBB staff will manage the parliamentary procedure and capstone project components. Each program participant will receive $1,500 in grant funding for their capstone project, provided by EOBB. The RFP indicates that next steps include gathering bids, developing a comprehensive budget, creating an application and review process for participants, advertising the program, identifying subject matter experts to participate in individual sessions, and sourcing speakers for EOBB-led content. No specific contract award date, pricing structure, or response deadline is detailed in the available documentation.