The MPCA seeks contractors to work with Minnesota Tribal governments and Tribal organizations that serve Minnesota Tribal governments to provide technical support and assistance to advance environmental and climate action. Services could include grant writing, grant management, identifying priority areas for funding, environmental science, engineering assistance, or engagement and educational assistance.
Contractors will collaborate with respective Tribal government programs and/or Tribal organization staff to support Tribal priority projects. The intent of this RFP is to award funding to contractors with experience in successfully applying for and managing grants, demonstrated success in carrying out Tribal-driven priority projects, and collaboration/partnership with Tribal governments and/or tribal organizations.
Applications are due no later than Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 4 p.m. Central Time (CT).
Questions and answers
Applicants who have any questions regarding this RFP must email questions to grants.pca@state.mn.us, subject line subject line: “FFY 25 Tribal Technical Assistance” later than Monday, June 2, 2025, at 4 p.m. CT. Answers to questions will be posted frequently in the SWIFT Supplier Portal
MPCA personnel are not authorized to discuss this RFP with applicants outside of the question and answer forum. Contact regarding this RFP with any MPCA personnel may result in disqualification.
Eligibility
Eligible responders include for profit, non-profit, universities, and intertribal consortia. Responders will demonstrate through a proposal that they have the expertise and experience in grant development, grant management, and professional and technical environmental expertise needed to assist Minnesota Tribal Nations and organizations in the preparation of federal and state grant applications, feasibility studies, management plans, and environmental and climate studies and assessments.
Available funds
Up to $1.5 million is available to be awarded under this RFP.
How to apply
The request for proposal (RFP) and application materials can only be viewed through the online SWIFT portal. The RFP is termed an “Event” within the SWIFT system.
- Go to the online SWIFT portal.
- Click on "Bidding opportunities".
- Find the event by name (MPCA-Tribal Technical Assistance Grants (Round 2)) or ID (2000016986).
- Click "View Bid Package" to see the RFP and forms. (There’s no need to log in to see the documents.)
Grant applications are only accepted through the SWIFT portal.
- Register as a bidder in the SWIFT Supplier Portal, (Bidding = "applying")
- Choose "Register for an Account" and then "Register as a Bidder".
If you are already registered in the SWIFT system as a supplier (previously known as a vendor), use your supplier ID. Visit the SWIFT Supplier Portal under “Informational Tips” and “Supplier Portal Help” for more information. For questions about applying through SWIFT, please contact the Vendor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, option 1.