RFP & proposal help for Indigenous organizations
Help writing an RFP or proposal for an Indigenous organization
Whether you are putting out a request for proposals to hire a vendor, or responding to a funding or procurement opportunity, Mentee helps you get it right. We know how evaluators actually score, and we write for clarity and evidence over padding.
Procurement is where good projects are won or lost, and it is where many community organizations feel least sure. There are two sides to it, and we help with both: writing a clear RFP when you need to hire someone, and shaping a strong response when you are the one bidding for a contract or grant.
Our work is grounded in real procurement experience with First Nations, nonprofits, and public institutions. We understand community priorities, consent, and data ownership, and we know how these organizations weigh relationships alongside price and scope.
Writing an RFP that attracts serious bids
If you are hiring a vendor, we help you describe what you actually need, set fair evaluation criteria, and write requirements that draw qualified, comparable responses instead of vague ones. Clearer RFPs mean better bids and far less back-and-forth.
Responding to a proposal or funding call
If you are the one bidding, we help shape a response that answers the requirements directly, shows real evidence, and reads as credible. We have a strong track record turning opportunities into awards.
Grounded in community procurement
We are comfortable with the way First Nations and community organizations approach procurement, including consent, data ownership, and the value placed on trust and long-term relationships.
Honest about scope and cost
A quick review of a draft is a very different job from writing a full response from scratch. We understand what you need first, then are straight with you about what drives the cost.
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Frequently asked questions
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Get in touchCan you help our organization write an RFP?
Yes. If you are trying to hire a vendor and need to put out a request for proposals, we help you write one that describes what you actually need, sets fair evaluation criteria, and attracts serious, qualified responses instead of vague ones. Clear RFPs get you better bids and less back-and-forth.
Can you help us respond to a funding opportunity or proposal call?
Yes. We have a strong track record responding to procurement and funding opportunities, and we know how evaluators actually score. We help shape a response that answers the requirements directly, shows real evidence, and reads as credible rather than padded.
Do you understand Indigenous and community procurement?
Yes. Much of our work is with First Nations, nonprofits, and public institutions, so we are comfortable with community priorities, consent, data ownership, and the way these organizations weigh relationships alongside price and scope.
What does proposal support cost?
It depends on the size and stage of the work. A quick review of a draft is a very different job from writing a full response from scratch. We would rather understand what you need first, then be honest about what drives the cost.