www.metrocenter.wsu.edu CONTACT US 915 N. Broadway Everett, WA 98201 [email protected](206) 219-2400 www.metrocenter.wsu.edu @WSUmetrocenter ABOUT US The Metro Center serves as the conduit between metropolitan decision-makers and the knowledge base of Washington’s research land- grant university to address critical issues facing our communities. Metro Center staff provide management support for all projects including project scoping, assembling the project team, monitoring subcontracts and deliverables, and reporting. By utilizing short-term, project based teams, the Metro Center is able to respond quickly to requests from metropolitan elected officials, decision makers, and non-profit leaders. GRANT-MAKING & REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
ABOUT USThe Metro Center serves as theconduit between metropolitandecision-makers and the knowledgebase of Washington’s research land-grant university to address criticalissues facing our communities. Metro Center staff providemanagement support for all projectsincluding project scoping, assemblingthe project team, monitoringsubcontracts and deliverables, andreporting.
By utilizing short-term, project basedteams, the Metro Center is able torespond quickly to requests frommetropolitan elected officials,decision makers, and non-profitleaders.
GRANT-MAKING & REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
SERVICESFocused one-on-one RFP assistance withan experienced Metro Centerprofessional. These services may includedrafting the RFP for agency review orreviewing existing RFP(s) prior to release. Designing a quality pre-award processthat fits your organizations resourcesalong with any specific requirementsassociated with the RFP or fundingsource. General workshops provided in aclassroom setting to learn the basiccomponents of a quality RFP and tips onhow to manage a pre-award process.This may be ideal for agencies whorelease funds with the expectation thatrecipients further distribute those fundsto other collaborators.
OUTCOMESImprove quality of responses to one’sRFP Increase capacity to develop, manage,and handle the RFP process Gain insight on the respondent’sperspective More opportunities and funded projectsthat address the needs, goals, andobjectives of an organization
A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
The Metro Center’s diverse team at WSUhas the unique ability to assistorganizations in their RFP writingprocess by offering a valuableperspective – the respondent’sperspective.
WSU EXPERTISEWith nearly 50 years of combinedexperience in reviewing and responding toRFP’s and developing high-qualityproposals, the Metro Center is wellpositioned to contextualize their expertiseto each organization’s unique proposals.
DEVELOPING AN EFFECTIVE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALA successful grant making program beginswith a well-crafted RFP that encouragesapplicants to directly address the needsand objectives of one’s project. Clearlywritten proposals, aligned with one’sorganizational goals and objectives willstreamline the review process – insuringfunded projects to truly address the needs,goals, and objectives of an organization.
Crafting an RFP that is not carefully orthoughtfully written may lead to poorproposals that do not align with your goalsand objectives – resulting in a waste ofvaluable time and an organization’sresources.
In order to help organizations createeffective RFP's, the Metro Center hascreated a variety of RFP trainings to fityour organization's needs.
GRANT-MAKING & REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
