Tanana Chiefs Conference Infrastructure Division is requesting proposals from consultants with grant writing, research and development experience in the following areas; Indian Housing, Power Plant Improvements, Renewable Energy, Climate Mitigation and Broadband. Responses to this Request for Proposals (RFP) will be used to select and negotiate with a consultant to perform assigned tasks on an as- needed basis.

This RFP does not commit Tanana Chiefs Conference to enter into a contract, nor does it obligate Tanana Chiefs Conference to pay for any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a proposal or negotiations for or in anticipation of any contract. The Tanana Chiefs Conference reserves the right to make selections, reject any or all submissions, issue subsequent RFPs, and remedy technical errors in the RFP process and/or to enter into a contract with one or more consultants for the provision of any or all services described within this RFP.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

The following are typical services and deliverables that the selected consultant may be asked to provide:

TASK 1: Funding Needs Analysis

Identify the community projects with the most urgent funding needs as requested by Tanana Chiefs Conference. This may include:

• Conducting periodic needs analyses with Tanana Chiefs Conference Infrastructure Division staff as needed.
• Reviewing adopted plans that include project

TASK 2: Grant Funding Research

Conduct research to identify grant resources for priority projects as needed or requested by Tanana Chiefs Conference. This may include:

• Monitoring the grant funding landscape, particularly for programs targeting identified project needs or opportunities.
• Matching community needs with eligible funding
• Providing pertinent funding program information (e.g. due dates, eligibility criteria, funding range, match requirements, etc.)
• Collaborating with staff to develop a funding strategy and recommendations for
• Attending coordination meetings to provide

TASK 3: Grant Application Development

Provide general and technical grant proposal writing services associated with the completion of grant applications. This may include:

• Ensuring timely grant subtask
• Coordinating with staff to obtain required supporting documents or data, including: cost...