When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 15, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 14, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $250,000 – $750,000.

It was issued by New York State Department Of Environmental Conservation. The work is located in New York, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Grant administration or research program management firm. Experience supporting government or public-sector funding programs. Background in academic, scientific, or multidisciplinary research initiatives. Capacity to manage projects ranging from small studies to regional-scale programs. Strong compliance, reporting, and stakeholder coordination capabilities.

Research Grant Program Services (Due September 15, 2026)

A government authority in Albany, New York is seeking research grant program services to support projects ranging from small targeted studies to large multidisciplinary regional research initiatives. Questions are due August 14, 2026.

Must be an eligible entity: governmental entity, academic institution, public benefit corporation, public authority, municipal corporation, soil and water conservation district, school district, or not-for-profit corporation
Must be prequalified in the SFS Grants Management System at the time of bid submission
Must provide a 10% match requirement
Must submit a project proposal including cover letter, abstract, project proposal (5-page max), citations, and description of qualifications
Must submit an itemized work plan and expenditure-based budget
Must sign and upload Sexual Harassment Prevention Certification
Must sign and upload Executive Order 16 certification
Must sign and upload Gender-Based Violence and the Workplace Certification
Must demonstrate project location within New York State
Must possess knowledge, skills, and/or track record to successfully implement the project
Must comply with MWBE and EEO requirements for contracts over $25,000
Must comply with Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) participation requirements

$250,000 – $750,000

Bid Period Begins: May 7th, 2026

Webinar: May 27th, 2026

Question & Answer Period Ends: August 14th, 2026

Bids Due: September 15th, 2026

Award(s) Announced By (anticipated): October 31st, 2026

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The government authority located in Albany, New York is seeking a vendor to provide research grant program services. The program is intended to support research projects that may vary in scope and structure, ranging from small, targeted laboratory or field studies led by individual investigators or small teams to larger regional-scale, multidisciplinary studies involving broader teams of investigators.

The requested services relate to administering or supporting a research grant program designed to fund a diverse range of research efforts. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted no later than August 14, 2026.

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