MGA - Grant Writing Consultant

The State of Georgia, specifically the Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) and Middle Georgia State University (MGA), is seeking to establish a contract with a qualified Higher Ed. grant writing consultant focused on federal grants. The consultant will work with MGA to submit 4-6 large ($100,000+) federal grants per year. The contract will be for one initial year with the option to renew for up to four (4) times for a period of one (1) year each based on the Fiscal Year starting July 1 and ending June 30 of the following year. The successful supplier must have at least seven to ten years of significant experience and success working with colleges and universities to obtain external funding efforts through federal grants. Some key points about this contract include: • The contract is for grant writing services focused on federal grants. • The consultant will work with MGA to submit 4-6 large ($100,000+) federal grants per year. • The contract will be for one initial year with the option to renew for up to four (4) times for a period of one (1) year each based on the Fiscal Year starting July 1 and ending June 30 of the following year. • The successful supplier must have at least seven to ten years of significant experience and success working with colleges and universities to obtain external funding efforts through federal grants. • The successful supplier must possess extensive relationships and contacts with program officers at Federal agencies that fund institutions of higher education. • The successful supplier must be experienced in negotiating indirect cost rates with the federal government. • The successful supplier must be able to assist with the professional development of MGA faculty in the area of federal grants to improve MGA faculty’s ability to apply for federal grants and develop the sophistication to submit competitive proposals.