Notice of Request for Proposals for Partners in Policymaking®The Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) is pleased to announce the availability of $210,000 in federal funds under provisions of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (DD Act)(P.L. 106-402)(DD Act) for Replication of the Minnesota Partners in Policymaking® Program and All Related Activities. Proposals are being sought from any public organization, private for profit business, or private non-profit organization that has 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. The GCDD will make a single award of $210,000 to replicate the eight-month Partners leadership training program and carry out all related activities. Funding is available for a five year time period but one-year at a time. Continuation funding is dependent upon the availability of federal funds, satisfactory performance of the contractor, and any changes in the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (DD Act) resulting from Congressional action. Proposal deadline is Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. Please note: The GCDD reserves the right to reject all proposals. Note: You can download the RFP in PDF format here For additional information or to receive a Request for Proposal packet, please contact:
Mary Jo Nichols |