Black Business Week Notice of Funding Availability Services

Overview

Events, Printing & Promotional Goods

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United StatesPosted 28 days agoDeadline: April 27th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Minneapolis seeks a vendor to coordinate and support Black Business Week events through a variety of activities and eligible expenses under strict city fund rules.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a non-profit, for-profit business, neighborhood/community organization, cultural group, individual, or partnership of these
Activities must take place within the City of Minneapolis or virtually
Activities must occur between July 27th and August 2nd, 2026 (with consideration for events July 24th–26th)
Activities must be free and open to the public
Must include City-provided logo on all print and marketing materials
Must coordinate participant registration and share data with the City
Must submit a completed Proposal Form (Exhibit A) via email
Must be able to enter into a reimbursable, performance-based grant agreement
Must attend a pre-grant award virtual meeting

BUDGET

Verified

$0 – $20,000

CONTRACT DURATION

3 months

TIMELINE

NOFA/RFP Issued: April 1st, 2026

Deadline for Written Questions: April 16th, 2026

Q&A Posted Online: April 20th, 2026

Submission Deadline: April 27th, 2026

Proposal Review and Evaluation: May 2026

Anticipated Contract Dates: June 1st, 2026 – August 31st, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

April 16th, 2026

Issuing Agency

City Of Minneapolis

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DESCRIPTION

The City of Minneapolis is seeking a vendor to provide services related to its Black Business Week Notice of Funding Availability initiative. All proposed activities and related expenses are required to comply with public purpose rules applicable to city funds.

Eligible activities may include organizing workshops and trainings, hosting networking events, curating pop-up markets, and conducting resource fairs. Additional activities could involve public promotional campaigns aimed at supporting local businesses and events dedicated to advancing business development in the city.

Program funds are permissible for use on space and equipment rentals, speaker fees, materials development, printing, event planning, interpretation and translation, photography, videography, and marketing or promotion for events. All marketing materials must be pre-approved by the City and utilize official branding. Event-related food and beverage costs are allowed, provided they adhere to the City's policy. Vendors must ensure that any photos or videos generated are made available to the City for future use. All vendor inquiries must be submitted by April 16, 2026.

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