Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1044-EPS11-1044O-133435

Emerging Adult Reentry Initiative Technical Assistance Provider Grant for Nonprofit Service Continuation

This opportunity is a continuation grant for nonprofit technical assistance supporting reentry programs for emerging adults in Massachusetts. - Government Buyer: - Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Public Safety & Security, Office of Grants & Research - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors specified; grant is for nonprofit service provision - Products/Services Requested: - Technical assistance provider services for six community reentry program sites - Strategic, analytic, technical, and research support - Training, program design, data collection, evaluation, and reporting - Collaboration with correctional partners (MA Department of Correction, Sheriffs Offices) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Continuation grant restricted to current nonprofit recipient - Mandatory site visits and quarterly progress reporting - At least 20% of funds dedicated to data collection and evaluation - 12-month operating budget matching prior year's award - Detailed budget narrative and Excel workbook required - No commercial products or part numbers; focus is on service delivery and program support

Description

This solicitation is for a continuation grant for the SFY2027 Emerging Adult Reentry Initiative Technical Assistance Provider. It is open only to the current nonprofit recipient of the SFY26 EARI Technical Assistance Provider with a contract ending December 31, 2026. The grant supports providing strategic, analytic, technical, and research assistance to six community reentry program sites serving emerging adults aged 18-25. The provider will assist with training, data collection, evaluation, and collaboration with correctional partners. The performance period is tentatively from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027, with a bid due date of October 9, 2026.

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