New York State Contract Reporter #2138181

Grant Writing and Funding Strategy Services for Adirondack Performing Arts Center (APAC) – NYSCA Capital Projects Funding

This opportunity seeks a qualified grant-writing consultant or firm to support the Adirondack Performing Arts Center (APAC) in securing New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Capital Projects funding. - Government Buyer: - PRIDE of Ticonderoga (Executive Director: Nicole Justice Green), acting for North Country Rural Development Coalition (NRDC) - Project location: Ticonderoga, Essex County, New York - Services Requested: - Comprehensive grant writing and funding strategy services for APAC - Scope includes eligibility and readiness review, grant strategy development, application narrative drafting, budget and capital funding plan assistance, coordination with architects and construction professionals, supporting document management, and full application management through submission - Lump-sum fixed fee contract - Notable Requirements: - Consultant must have a strong track record with successful NYSCA Capital Projects applications, especially for arts and cultural facilities - Experience with multimillion-dollar capital projects and ability to work under aggressive deadlines - MWBE goals: 20% for both Minority and Women Business Enterprise participation - Immediate start required upon contract award - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as this is a professional services solicitation - The project involves rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of an existing building for a regional arts and cultural facility

Description

The North Country Rural Development Coalition (NRDC) is seeking proposals from qualified grant-writing firms or consultants with experience securing New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) funding, specifically NYSCA Capital Projects awards. The consultant will provide grant strategy, application development, and submission services for the Adirondack Performing Arts Center (APAC) project in Ticonderoga, New York. The project involves rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of an existing building to create a regional arts and cultural facility. The consultant must provide a lump-sum fixed fee proposal and be prepared to begin work immediately upon contract award to meet the September 8, 2026 submission deadline.

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