Promise Program Development & Implementation Consultant

The State of Connecticut’s Office of Higher Education is seeking a qualified consultant to design, launch, operate, and sustain “Promise Programs” – state‑wide initiatives that provide tuition‑free college pathways for eligible students. The consultant will deliver technical assistance, engage stakeholders, tailor program designs to local contexts, develop evaluation metrics, devise funding and sustainability strategies, and support implementation across multiple districts. • Scope includes full lifecycle consulting (design, launch, operation, sustainability) for new Promise Programs statewide. • Deliverables: stakeholder engagement plan, program design documents, evaluation framework, funding strategy, sustainability roadmap, and ongoing implementation support. • Estimated contract value: $400,000. • Timeline: anticipated start mid‑November 2026 with an eight‑day submission window; project duration not explicitly stated but likely multi‑year to cover program rollout and sustainment. • Required expertise: higher‑education policy, program development, grant‑writing, stakeholder facilitation, and performance measurement.