Requests For Proposals (RFPs)
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The Chamber is seeking a qualified consultant or firm to support the launch of its new Center for Civic Engagement (CCE)—a strategic, private sector-led initiative designed to inspire informed citizenship, develop future leaders, and strengthen civic participation across the region.
This RFP outlines Phase 1 of the initiative, focused on strategic planning and community outreach. The selected partner will help lay the groundwork for a center that empowers individuals to run for office, equips employers to support civic leadership, and educates voters to engage meaningfully in democracy.
Interested parties are encouraged to review the full RFP and submit proposals aligned with The Chamber’s vision of cultivating business-minded civic leadership for regional prosperity.
Timeline:
- RFP Issued: July 2, 2025
- Proposal Submission Deadline: July 16, 2025
- Selection Notification: July 23, 2025
All proposals must be submitted via email to Cale Dunwoody, Vice President of Public Policy, at cdunwoody@fmwfchamber.com by July 16, 2025.
Download RFP | Deadline to Apply: July 23, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. CST
The FMWF Chamber Foundation is seeking proposals from qualified education and training providers to deliver high-quality, industry-aligned programs in Advanced Manufacturing, Agriculture/Food Systems, and Cybersecurity/Information Technology.
This opportunity is made possible through our U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Good Jobs Challenge grant. The goal: to train and place more than 900 individuals in good-paying jobs across critical sectors in North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota.
- Award Type: Cost reimbursement contracts
- Award Cap: $5,000 per participant (includes tuition + wraparound services)
- Total Funding Available: Up to $3.2 million
- Deadline for Training Completion: September 30, 2026
- Eligible Locations: All ND counties and select MN counties
- Expanded Funding Opportunity: This RFP will allow organizations that are awarded to receive cost reimbursement contracts in excess of $249,999, expanding funding opportunities beyond prior limits.
Submission Instructions
All proposals must be submitted as a PDF via email to Jane Vangsness Frisch at jvfrisch@fmwfchamber.com Due: July 23, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. CST
Questions?
Submit all questions via email to jvfrisch@fmwfchamber.com.
Responses will be provided within 5 business days.
Download RFP | Deadline to Apply: July 23, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. CST