Illinois Community College Board FY2025 Innovative Bridge and Transitions Grant FAQ
IL-State-Illinois Community College BoardState · Springfield, IL- Due
- Oct 8, 2024
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 15, 2024
- Duration
- 15 months
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) is soliciting applications for the FY2025 Innovative Bridge and Transitions (IBT) Grant. This grant program supports initiatives such as curriculum development, career path training, dual-credit programming, and wrap-around support services for students, including those with disabilities and ESL learners. Eligible activities include staff professional development, paid work-based learning experiences, and student stipends. Applicants must be pre-qualified in GATA and possess a valid UEI number and SAM.gov account. The grant period is 15 months, and the intended floor for grant awards is $75,000. Applications must be submitted via the AmpliFund portal by October 8, 2024, at 5:00 pm.
Grant application, Budget narrative, Partner letters of support, Performance measures chart
GATA pre-qualification, application merit, budget completeness, adherence to selected objective
SUMMARY
The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) is soliciting applications for the FY2025 Innovative Bridge and Transitions (IBT) Grant.
This grant program supports initiatives such as curriculum development, career path training, dual-credit programming, and wrap-around support services for students, including those with disabilities and ESL learners. Eligible activities include staff professional development, paid work-based learning experiences, and student stipends. Applicants must be pre-qualified in GATA and possess a valid UEI number and SAM.gov account. The grant period is 15 months, and the intended floor for grant awards is $75,000. Applications must be submitted via the AmpliFund portal by October 8, 2024, at 5:00 pm.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- GATA pre-qualification
- Application merit
- Budget completeness
- Adherence to selected objective
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Grant application
- Budget narrative
- Partner letters of support
- Performance measures chart
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Excel budget template
- Partner letterhead letters
- Non-duplication chart
- Submit to
- https://il.amplifund.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/9c8ac493-e59e-4789-8ceb-45f6794521fb
- Scope location
- Illinois
- Reported agency
- Illinois Community College Board
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this Bid from IL-State-Illinois Community College Board?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 8, 2024. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://il.amplifund.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/9c8ac493-e59e-4789-8ceb-45f6794521fb.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including IL-State-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.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Grant application, Budget narrative, Partner letters of support, Performance measures chart. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "GATA pre-qualification, application merit, budget completeness, adherence to selected objective" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from IL-State-Illinois Community College Board?
All active and historical solicitations from IL-State-Illinois Community College Board are tracked and searchable. As a state agency, IL-State-Illinois Community College Board regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 15 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Excel budget template, partner letterhead letters, non-duplication chart. Review the full document from IL-State-Illinois Community College Board for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Illinois. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.