Illinois Community College Board, Springfield, IL·State
The Illinois Community College Board is soliciting applications for the FY2027 Innovative Bridge and Transitions Grant to support educational pathways and student transitions. Applications are due October 2, 2026, via the Euna portal.
Pre-qualification in GATA, alignment with one of four objectives, cost per participant, scaling of programs
Grant application narrative, Budget (Excel or PDF), Partner letters of support, Performance measures chart
Common questions about this solicitation, answered from the record.
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 2, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response.
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Pre-qualification in GATA, alignment with one of four objectives, cost per participant, scaling of programs" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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The anticipated contract term is 15 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Based on the posted deadline of October 2, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Illinois Community College Board for the complete list.
Most government agencies, including Illinois Community College Board in IL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Illinois. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Grant application narrative, Budget (Excel or PDF), Partner letters of support, Performance measures chart. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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