Nonprofits & Grantees Government Contracts

Nonprofit applicants compete on program design and measurement. The strongest proposals mirror the NOFO's review criteria and prove they can evaluate their own results.

Top buyers

  • Department of Health and Human Services
  • Department of Education
  • Department of Housing and Urban Development
  • Department of Labor

Common NAICS codes

  • 813319Other Social Advocacy Organizations
  • 624190Other Individual and Family Services
  • 611710Educational Support Services

Typical award size

$100K planning grants to $2M multi-year program awards

What evaluators weigh

  • Need statement with local data
  • Logic model coherence
  • Evaluation plan rigor
  • Budget reasonableness and match

Where bids go wrong

Structure to the criteria

Use the review criteria as your narrative headings so reviewers can score without hunting.

Match commitments must be documented

Cost share needs signed commitment letters and a documented valuation method for in-kind contributions.

FAQ

Which agencies buy nonprofits & grantees services?

The most active buyers include Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Education, Department of Housing and Urban Development, plus state and local equivalents that mirror federal requirements.

What NAICS codes apply to nonprofits & grantees?

Start with 813319, 624190, 611710. The code the contracting officer assigns to a solicitation controls the small business size standard for that bid.

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