Description
The Secaucus Board of Education seeks a qualified consulting firm to manage the full grant lifecycle for the district, from researching and evaluating funding opportunities through writing, submitting, and ensuring compliance with awarded grants. The contractor will act as the district’s primary liaison with grantmaking entities, provide ongoing reporting, and optionally develop outreach communications with governmental, corporate, and philanthropic partners. Successful bidders must demonstrate at least ten years of grant‑writing experience, five years serving New Jersey school districts, and a record of five prior grant awards (three in NJ). Proposals are evaluated on technical approach (25 pts), management capability (35 pts), and cost (40 pts), with the award based on the most advantageous offer.
• Conduct comprehensive grant research aligned with district priorities (STEM, arts, health, etc.).
• Prepare, write, and submit grant applications, and provide post‑award monitoring and compliance support.
• Deliver regular status reports and maintain communication with district officials; optional outreach to external funders.
• Must submit hourly rate proposals; no fixed ceiling, with travel and extraordinary expenses reimbursable only if pre‑approved.