Request for Proposals (RFP): Evaluation of 2024/2025 SBCCI-Funded Projects

Request for Proposal (RFP)
Evaluation of 2024/2025 SBCCIFunded Projects
Issued by: Council for the Advancement of African Canadians in Alberta (CAAC) / Africa Centre

1. Introduction

The Africa Centre invites proposals from qualified evaluators to assess the outcomes and impacts of projects funded under the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative (SBCCI) during the 2024/2025 funding cycle. This evaluation will focus exclusively on the nearly 200 funded projects utilizing their final reports to measure success identify challenges and provide actionable recommendations for future program improvements.

2. Background

The SBCCI funded by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) supports Blackled and Blackserving nonprofits across Canada. In the 2024/2025 cycle the Africa Centre disbursed funds to projects under two streams:

1. Capacity Building Stream: Enhancing governance operational efficiency and revenue diversification.
2. Capital Assistance Grant: Funding tangible assets (equipment renovations accessibility upgrades).

This evaluation will analyze final reports submitted by grantees to assess program effectiveness equity in fund distribution and alignment with SBCCI goals.

3. Scope of Work

The selected evaluator will:

• Review Final Reports: Analyze all 200 final reports to assess project outcomes challenges and compliance with SBCCI objectives.
• Evaluate Impact:
  • Capacity Building: Improvements in governance operational efficiency and community engagement.
  • Capital Assistance: Utilization of funds for equipment renovations and accessibility upgrades.
• Identify Trends: Common successes systemic barriers and gaps in fund utilization.
• Stakeholder Feedback: Conduct targeted interviews/surveys with a sample of grantees to contextualize report findings.
• Recommendations: Provide actionable insights for improving future SBCCI cycles.

Key Deliverables:

1. Data Analysis Report: Quantitative and qualitative analysis of final reports.
2. Impact Assessment: Summary of outcomes per funding stream.
3. Case Studies: highimpact projects exemplifying success or lessons learned.
4. Final Evaluation Report: Synthesis of findings trends and recommendations.

4. Deliverables & Timeline

Deliverable Due Date

Inception report (methodology work plan) Jun 16 2025

Preliminary findings (data analysis) July 15 2025

Draft evaluation report Aug 5 2025

Final evaluation report case studies Aug 25 2025

Project duration: 3 months (align with grantee reporting deadlines).

5. Qualifications

• Expertise in program evaluation particularly in nonprofit or grantfunded projects.
• Experience analyzing final reports and synthesizing large datasets.
• Familiarity with Blackled organizations and equityfocused funding initiatives.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills.
• Knowledge of federal grant compliance (e.g. ESDC reporting standards).

6. Budget & Payment

• Budget Range:
• 1500020000 (fixed price or hourly rate specify preference).
• Payment Schedule:
  • 30% upon contract signing.
  • 40% upon submission of the draft report.
  • 30% upon final approval.

7. Submission Requirements

Proposals must include:

1. Technical Proposal: Methodology work plan and examples of similar evaluations.
2. Financial Proposal: Total cost payment terms and expense breakdown.
3. Resume/CV: Highlighting relevant experience.
4. References: Two professional references.

Deadline: May 27 2025
Submit to: Salome Asea Director or Programs and Accountability

8. Evaluation Criteria

Criterion Weight

Relevant experience 30%

Methodology rigor 25%

Costeffectiveness 20%

Cultural competency 15%

References 10%

9. Terms & Conditions

• Confidentiality: Compliance with Africa Centres NDA.
• Data Ownership: Africa Centre retains all rights to deliverables.
• Timeliness: Strict adherence to deadlines.

10. Contact Information

For inquiries contact:
Salome Asea ()

RFP Issuance Date: May 16 2025
Proposal Deadline: May 27 2025

Black and Africandiaspora evaluators are strongly encouraged to apply.