Economic Development Services
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TIMELINE
Release Project Date: May 12th, 2026
Question Submission Deadline: May 29th, 2026
Question Responses Posted: June 5th, 2026
Proposal Submission Deadline: June 22nd, 2026
Preliminary Funding Recommendations: September/October, 2026
Public Hearing on Final Funding Recommendations: November, 2026
Approval of County Board: January, 2027
2027 All Grantee Meeting: January, 2027
Funds Available for Reimbursement: April, 2027
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Issuing Agency
Dane County Department Of Human Services
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DESCRIPTION
The government authority in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking a vendor to provide economic development services tied to activities eligible for funding under the Community Development Block Grant program. The work is intended to support microenterprise and low- to moderate-income business owners through projects that qualify as eligible activities under program requirements.
Eligible efforts may include activities that benefit low- and moderate-income persons, help prevent or eliminate slums or blight, or address urgent needs where other resources are not available and CDBG funding is required. The scope also includes technical assistance for public or nonprofit entities to strengthen their capacity to carry out neighborhood revitalization or economic development initiatives.
Services may further include technical assistance, business advice, and related support for owners of microenterprises and individuals developing microenterprises. General support services such as peer support programs, counseling, child care, transportation, and similar assistance may also be included to promote a range of economic development projects for low- and moderate-income residents and microenterprise businesses in participating communities.
All questions are due by May 29, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due June 22, 2026. Questions must be submitted by May 29, 2026.
- What is the budget for this RFP?
- Settle estimates the budget at $60,000 – $168,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Dane County Department Of Human Services. The work is located in Madison, Wisconsin, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Economic development consulting firm or nonprofit service provider
- Experience delivering Community Development Block Grant eligible programs
- Background supporting microenterprise and small business development
- Capacity to serve low- to moderate-income communities
- Experience with public-sector or municipal contracts
- Ability to provide technical assistance, counseling, and business support services in Wisconsin
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