Illinois Community College Board - FY27 SCALE Project NOFO - 2027
Illinois Community College Board | State of IllinoisState · Springfield, IL- Due
- Nov 20, 2026
- 23 days left
- Posted
- Oct 19, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Mackenzie Montgomery
- (217) 557-7119
The 30-second brief
The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) issues this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY27 SCALE Project: Strengthening Capacity and Advancing Learner Equity in Developmental Education. Funding is available for Illinois public community colleges to advance developmental education reform, improve student placement, increase credit-bearing coursework access, and reduce outcome disparities. The grant period is January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027, with awards up to $50,000 per college and total program funding of at least $500,000. Applications are due by November 20, 2026, at 11:55 p.m. Central Time via Euna/AmpliFund. An optional bidder's conference webinar is scheduled for October 22, 2026.
Application, Cover Page, and Abstract (10 points), Basic Project Information, Statement of Need, and Fiscal Need (25 points), Measurable Project Goals and Objectives, Indicators of Performance, and Work Plan (35 points), Partnerships and Desired Impact (10 points), Capacity, Scalability or Replicability, and Contingency Plan (15 points), Uniform Budget (5 points)
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Summary
The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) issues this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY27 SCALE Project: Strengthening Capacity and Advancing Learner Equity in Developmental Education.
Funding is available for Illinois public community colleges to advance developmental education reform, improve student placement, increase credit-bearing coursework access, and reduce outcome disparities. The grant period is January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027, with awards up to $50,000 per college and total program funding of at least $500,000. Applications are due by November 20, 2026, at 11:55 p.m. Central Time via Euna/AmpliFund. An optional bidder's conference webinar is scheduled for October 22, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- GATA-Exempt Grant Application
- Cover Page
- Abstract
- Project Narrative
- Letters of Commitment
- Uniform Grant Budget Template
- Euna/AmpliFund budget
- Submit to
- Euna/AmpliFund
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Springfield, IL
- Reported agency
- Illinois Community College Board
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Illinois Community College Board | State of Illinois?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 20, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Euna/AmpliFund. For questions, contact Mackenzie Montgomery.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Illinois Community College Board | State of Illinois 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 RFP 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.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Mackenzie Montgomery at (217) 557-7119. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: "Application, Cover Page, and Abstract (10 points), Basic Project Information, Statement of Need, and Fiscal Need (25 points), Measurable Project Goals and Objectives, Indicators of Performance, and Wo..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 20, 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.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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: GATA-Exempt Grant Application, Cover Page, Abstract, Project Narrative, Letters of Commitment, Uniform Grant Budget Template, Euna/AmpliFund budget. Review the full document from Illinois Community College Board | State of Illinois for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Springfield, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.