Grant Funding Application Consultant Services

The Hillsborough Transit Authority in Tampa, Florida, is seeking grant funding application consultant services to support its disaster recovery and cost-recovery efforts. The agency needs to develop and implement strategies to secure funding and claiming opportunities through insurance, federal and state programs, and special legislation to ensure the continuation of government services during recovery processes. This initiative aims to solve the challenge of maximizing federal and state assistance while navigating complex disaster relief programs. The scope of work covers quality assurance and quality control support, general eligibility guidance for all state and federal grant programs, and strategic planning for cost-recovery coordination. The selected consultant will provide technical advisory services related primarily to emergency protective measures, debris removal, permanent repairs, and other eligible disaster recovery activities. Additionally, the consultant must offer expert programmatic and policy advice on state and federal disaster relief programs to maximize financial recovery. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based entirely in the United States. The agency requires the performance of all work to be conducted offsite. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is looking for proposals to determine the cost of these services. Bidders must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than June 1, 2026.