Non-Profit Grant Partners

Frederick County, Maryland is seeking to create a pre‑qualified list of nonprofit organizations that can partner on future grant‑funded environmental, energy, and climate projects. The scope includes watershed restoration, storm‑water management, wetland enhancement, reforestation, water‑quality monitoring, public education, climate‑goal tracking, solar and EV readiness outreach, environmental justice programming, grant administration, and related project‑management services. Qualified nonprofits will be placed on a five‑year list and may be called upon for specific grant projects as opportunities arise. The County requires commercial general liability, professional liability, and workers’ compensation (or waiver) insurance, and expects partners to have experience delivering environmental and energy‑related initiatives and strong community‑engagement capacity. Submission of a Statement of Qualifications is due by 4 PM on 13 Nov 2026. • Target audience: nonprofit entities with proven experience in environmental restoration, climate‑action, and community outreach. • Geographic focus: projects within Frederick County, MD (watersheds: Catoctin, Double Pipe, Potomac Direct, Upper/Lower Monocacy). • Key tasks: watershed assessments, BMP design/oversight, water‑quality sampling, habitat surveys, public education, grant‑application support, data tracking for climate goals, solar/EV outreach, Bee City USA activities. • Contract length: pre‑qualification status valid for five years; individual project durations will vary. • Insurance requirements: $1M per occurrence general liability, $2M aggregate; $1M professional liability; workers’ comp as required. • Submission deadline: 13 Nov 2026, 4 PM.