New Hampshire Statewide Bids and Proposals #RFP DBEA 2026-04

Technical Assistance and Capacity Building for Rural Economic Development in New Hampshire

This opportunity from the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA) seeks a contractor to deliver technical assistance and capacity building for rural economic development: - Government Buyer: - New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA) - Scope of Work: - Provide technical assistance and capacity building to municipalities and non-profits in NBRC counties: Coos, Grafton, Carroll, Belknap, Sullivan, and Cheshire - Services include: - Intake and screening of project proposals - Technical assistance for program planning and feasibility research - Project plan and budget development - Guidance on state, federal, and private funding sources - Application assistance for grant opportunities - Deliverables: - Bi-weekly meetings with BEA staff - Quarterly activity accounting - Technical assistance reports - Lists of projects for potential funding - Requirements: - Direct experience with state and federal grants, NBRC Capacity Building Grant program - Familiarity with New Hampshire's Regional Planning Commissions and Economic Development Corporations - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named; this is a service-based contract - Period of performance is 24 months, with possible extensions based on funding and performance

Description

The New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA) is seeking proposals for a contractor to provide technical assistance and capacity building support to municipalities and non-profits in the Northern Border Regional Commission counties of New Hampshire. The contractor will assist with project development, predevelopment strategies, financial planning, and application assistance for state, federal, and private grant opportunities. The goal is to enhance the capacity of rural communities to pursue and deploy grants that advance community and economic development. The contract term is for 24 months with possible extensions based on funding and performance.

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