EOLWD/MDCS Grant Writing and Implementation

The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) is seeking a qualified partnering entity to support the development of a competitive application for the U.S. Department of Education’s Connecting Talent to Opportunity Challenge. The selected bidder will lead the development of the full grant narrative, coordinate with internal subject-matter experts, draft and refine all narrative components, and ensure alignment with federal requirements. The bidder will also provide ongoing technical assistance and guidance to EOLWD/MDCS and other partners as needed. • The bidder will take the lead on developing, researching, writing, and project management for MA EOLWD’s/MDCS’ planned application for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ competitive application for the U.S. Department of Education’s Connecting Talent to Opportunity Challenge. • The bidder will coordinate with internal subject-matter experts across workforce, education, and data systems. • The bidder will draft, refine, and finalize all narrative components. • The bidder will support the development of supplemental materials. • The bidder will ensure alignment with federal requirements, scoring criteria, and the strategic direction of the MassHire Innovation Project. • The bidder will provide editing, formatting, and submission-ready materials by April 17, 2026.