Grant Writing Implementation Providers

The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking qualified providers for grant writing and implementation support services across four strategic priorities: accelerating student achievement, growing the educator pipeline, equipping learners for the workforce, and providing exceptional service. Vendors may submit responses for grant writing services, implementation support services, or both. Grant writing providers must develop comprehensive management plans demonstrating the ability to complete grant applications within thirty days of a Notice of Funding Opportunity, including proposed meeting schedules, timelines, and specific vendor responsibilities. Implementation providers are required to submit action plans addressing discretionary funding requirements from federal, state, or private sources, with detailed approaches to reporting, compliance, monitoring, and evaluation. The RFI requires all vendors to submit a Corporate Overview, Scope of Work, completed Form A (Vendor Contact Sheet), and Form B (Vendor Cost Sheet) with detailed hourly rates or deliverables-based pricing. Key dates include a December 22, 2025 deadline for written questions, with RFI responses due electronically by January 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. NDE may conduct oral interviews, presentations, and demonstrations between February 2-6, 2026, if deemed necessary.

The RFI does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. NDE explicitly prioritizes vendors willing to provide grant writing services at no cost to the department, indicating a preference for cost-effective solutions. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement aims to create a pool of qualified providers for future grant applications, with the understanding that selection for a specific grant project is not guaranteed. The document does not outline a specific award value or budget range, suggesting flexibility in vendor selection and potential project scopes. Vendors must submit their responses via email to NDE.Procurement@Nebraska.gov and participate in a specified Zoom meeting link. The procurement process is designed to identify versatile and capable grant writing and implementation support providers who can effectively support the Nebraska Department of Education's strategic educational objectives across multiple priority areas.