Request for Proposal: Grant Writing Services
The Huron County Economic Development Corporation is seeking proposals from qualified grant writing
consultants or firms to assist in the identification, development, and submission of grant applications.
Request for Proposal outlines the scope of work, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria.
Background:
The Huron County EDC exists to develop, maintain, and enhance the economic base of Huron County. One
of the ways in which we do this is to seek out grant funding for our communities where applicable. One
challenge is that rural communities lack the capacity to not only seek out grants, but then apply for them,
and manage the reporting when they’re awarded. The Office of Rural Prosperity, a division of the
Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, has recognized this challenge and partnered with us to
work towards alleviating this by contracting a grant writer. If this proves fruitful, this model could be applied
to other rural communities.
Scope of Work:
The selected consultant/firm will be responsible for the following tasks:
Researching potential grant opportunities relevant to Huron County EDC’s mission and goals.
Collaborating with the Huron County EDC and community staff to gather necessary information
for grant applications.
Writing, editing, and formatting grant proposals according to the guidelines of each funding
opportunity.
Ensuring timely submission of grant applications.
Providing ongoing communication and updates throughout the grant writing process.
Assisting with grant reporting and follow-up as needed.
Proposal Submission Requirements:
Interested consultants/firms are requested to submit the following information:
Overview of experience and qualifications, including relevant expertise in grant writing and
successful grant awards, particularly highlighting how your work has impacted rural
communities.
Description of methodology and approach to grant writing, indicating how and where you will
identify grants for rural communities.
Proposed timeline for completing grant writing projects.
References from past clients/projects.
Fee structure and any additional costs.
Any additional information that demonstrates the consultant/firm’s suitability for this project.
Evaluation Criteria:
Proposals will be evaluated on the following criteria:
Demonstrated experience and success in grant writing, particularly for rural communities.
Understanding of the needs of rural communities.
Quality and clarity of proposed methodology and approach.
Responsiveness to the needs of the Huron County EDC.
Proposed timeline and ability to meet deadlines.
References and client testimonials.
Cost-effectiveness.
Timeline:
RFP Issuance Date: March 12, 2024
Deadline for Proposal Submission: April 2, 2024
Evaluation of Proposals: April 3 - 10, 2024
Selection of Consultant/Firm: April 11, 2024
Contract Execution/Term: May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Submission Instructions:
Proposals must be submitted electronically to info@huroncounty.com no later than April 2, 2024 at 5pm.
Late submissions cannot be considered.
For inquiries or clarification regarding this RFP, please contact:
Misty Schantz
Administrative Coordinator
989-269-6431
misty@huroncounty.com
We look forward to receiving your proposal.
