Los Medanos College 2026 RFP East Contra Costa County Nonprofit Capacity Building Initiative
Los Medanos CollegeHigher Ed · Pittsburg, CA- Due
- Oct 18, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 25, 2026
- Duration
- 12 months
- Primary contact
- La’Cole Martin
The 30-second brief
Los Medanos College, in partnership with the Antioch Chamber of Commerce, is soliciting proposals for the East Contra Costa County Nonprofit Capacity-Building Initiative. This grant opportunity provides sub-grants ranging from $10,000 to $20,000 to nonprofits serving Antioch, Bay Point, Brentwood, Byron, Discovery Bay, Knightsen, Oakley, and Pittsburg. The initiative focuses on investing in organizational strength, sustainability, leadership capacity, infrastructure, and paid internships to improve effectiveness. Funded by Contra Costa County Measure X, the program aims to strengthen the nonprofit sector and develop future leaders. Applications open August 25, 2026, with a submission deadline of October 18, 2026, via the Antioch Chamber of Commerce application portal.
Projects to improve organizational effectiveness, Sustainability, Leadership, Infrastructure, And paid internships.
Strength, sustainability, and leadership capacity of the nonprofits residents rely on most
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Summary
Los Medanos College, in partnership with the Antioch Chamber of Commerce, is soliciting proposals for the East Contra Costa County Nonprofit Capacity-Building Initiative.
This grant opportunity provides sub-grants ranging from $10,000 to $20,000 to nonprofits serving Antioch, Bay Point, Brentwood, Byron, Discovery Bay, Knightsen, Oakley, and Pittsburg. The initiative focuses on investing in organizational strength, sustainability, leadership capacity, infrastructure, and paid internships to improve effectiveness. Funded by Contra Costa County Measure X, the program aims to strengthen the nonprofit sector and develop future leaders. Applications open August 25, 2026, with a submission deadline of October 18, 2026, via the Antioch Chamber of Commerce application portal.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Strength
- Sustainability
- Leadership capacity of the nonprofits residents rely on most
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Projects to improve organizational effectiveness
- Sustainability
- Leadership
- Infrastructure
- Paid internships
- Submit to
- https://antiochchamber.com/east-contra-costa-nonprofit-capacity-building-initiative/
- Scope location
- Antioch, Bay Point, Brentwood, Byron, Discovery Bay, Knightsen, Oakley, and Pittsburg, California
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: https://antiochchamber.com/east-contra-costa-nonprofit-capacity-building-initiative/. 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. 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, And 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: "Strength, sustainability, and leadership capacity of the nonprofits residents rely on most" 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: Antioch, Bay Point, Brentwood, Byron, Discovery Bay, Knightsen, Oakley, and Pittsburg, California. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.