Assess Current Practices: Review current grantmaking criteria, application processes, external communications, reporting structures, and evaluation methods to identify opportunities to incorporate equity, inclusion, and community-driven decision-making.

Develop Equity & Inclusion Framework: Create a framework or set of guiding principles that can be integrated into all aspects of MSA’s grantmaking, including:

• Eligibility criteria
• Application and reporting processes
• Program evaluation and assessment
• Communications and outreach strategies

Provide Recommendations & Tools: Offer actionable recommendations, best practices, and potential tools to help MSA:

• Reduce barriers for historically underserved communities to access grants
• Collect and analyze data on equity outcomes
• Engage a wide range of stakeholders in decision-making processes
• Train staff and partner programs on equity-informed practices
• Create adaptable tools and messaging that allow MSA to integrate equity measures into our programs in ways that align with partners’ values and expectations 

Support Implementation & Capacity Building:

• Develop training materials, templates, and guidance for staff and partners
• Support pilot testing of revised grantmaking practices with select programs 

• Demonstrated expertise in equity, inclusion, and community-centered grantmaking
• Experience working with nonprofit organizations, especially in capacity-building or systems change
• Knowledge of best practices for equitable program design, assessment, and reporting
• Strong facilitation and training skills for staff and partners
• Ability to provide practical, actionable recommendations and tools 

We anticipate a project budget of approximately $15,000. Proposals should outline how deliverables will be achieved within this budget. 

• Question period: 10/13/2025 – 10/28/2025
• Deadline for RFP responses: 10/28/2025
• Consultant presentations/​interviews (by invitation): 11/6/2025 – 11/14/2025
• Selection of consultant: 11/21/2025
• Project kick-off: 12/2/2025
• Final presentation of findings: 5/14/2026

• Consultant/​Team Overview: Relevant experience and qualifications
• Approach & Methodology: How you would assess MSA’s current grantmaking practices and develop an equity framework
• Sample Work: Case studies, examples of previous consulting projects, or tools developed
• Project Timeline & Deliverables: Key milestones and expected outcomes
• Cost Proposal: Fees and any anticipated expenses
• References: At least two references from similar projects 

MSA will evaluate proposals based on:

• Relevant experience and qualifications
• Depth and practicality of proposed approach
• Demonstrated understanding of equity and inclusion in grantmaking
• Project timeline and deliverables
• Cost proposal and value 

Please submit your proposals to David Weinberger.

Phone: (201) 591‑5536

Email: DWeinberger@​mainstreet.​org