Los Medanos College 2026 East Contra Costa County Nonprofit Capacity Building Initiative RFP
Los Medanos CollegeHigher Ed · Pittsburg, CA- Due
- Oct 18, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 25, 2026
- Duration
- 12 months
- Primary contact
- La'Cole Martin
- (925) 473-7322
The 30-second brief
Los Medanos College (LMC), in partnership with the Antioch Chamber of Commerce, is soliciting proposals for the 2026 East Contra Costa County Nonprofit Capacity Building Initiative. The program will award at least 12 sub-grants ranging from $10,000 to $20,000, totaling $240,000 in funding. Eligible projects must focus on improving organizational effectiveness, sustainability, leadership, infrastructure, or providing paid internships to build the workforce pipeline. The initiative serves nonprofits in Antioch, Bay Point, Brentwood, Byron, Discovery Bay, Knightsen, Oakley, and Pittsburg. Applicant information sessions are scheduled for Sept. 10 and Sept. 15, 2026. Applications must be submitted through the online portal by the deadline of Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. The grant performance period will run from January through December 2027.
Projects to improve organizational effectiveness, Sustainability, Leadership, Infrastructure, Paid internships
Organizational effectiveness, sustainability, leadership, infrastructure
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Summary
Los Medanos College (LMC), in partnership with the Antioch Chamber of Commerce, is soliciting proposals for the 2026 East Contra Costa County Nonprofit Capacity Building Initiative.
The program will award at least 12 sub-grants ranging from $10,000 to $20,000, totaling $240,000 in funding. Eligible projects must focus on improving organizational effectiveness, sustainability, leadership, infrastructure, or providing paid internships to build the workforce pipeline. The initiative serves nonprofits in Antioch, Bay Point, Brentwood, Byron, Discovery Bay, Knightsen, Oakley, and Pittsburg. Applicant information sessions are scheduled for Sept. 10 and Sept. 15, 2026. Applications must be submitted through the online portal by the deadline of Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. The grant performance period will run from January through December 2027.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Organizational effectiveness
- Sustainability
- Leadership
- Infrastructure
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Projects to improve organizational effectiveness
- Sustainability
- Leadership
- Infrastructure
- Paid internships
- Submit to
- Application portal
- Scope location
- East County, CA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Los Medanos College?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 18, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: Application portal. For questions, contact La'Cole Martin.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Los Medanos College in CA, 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 La'Cole Martin at (925) 473-7322. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Projects to improve organizational effectiveness, Sustainability, Leadership, Infrastructure, Paid internships. 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: "Organizational effectiveness, sustainability, leadership, infrastructure" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Los Medanos College?
All active and historical solicitations from Los Medanos College are tracked and searchable. As a higher ed agency, Los Medanos College 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 12 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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. Review the full document from Los Medanos College for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: East County, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.