Project Information

Bid Title

Request for Proposals for Outcomes Evaluation: Impact of the Arts on Creating Thriving Communities

Issuing Agency

State Government of Minnesota

Location

Minnesota

Published Date

Jan 26, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 6, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

PT4914

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Project Description

REFERENCE NUMBER: PT4914
Contracting Agency: Minnesota State Arts Board
Title: Request for Proposals for Outcomes Evaluation: Impact of the Arts on Creating Thriving Communities

Contract Available to: Anyone

Estimated Cost: Over $50,000
Response to this solicitation is due no later than: 03/6/26 at 3:00pm

To receive a printed copy of the solicitation, contact:
Name: Jeffrey Niblack

Phone: (651) 539-2664

TTY: 711 or 1.800.627.3529 (MN Relay Service for persons with speech or hearing disabilities)

Email: Jeffrey.Niblack@arts.state.mn.us

Notes:

The Minnesota State Arts Board is requesting proposals for the purpose of building an evaluation toolkit for conducting outcome evaluations of the impact of Arts Board funded activities on building thriving communities. The Arts Board is seeking a vendor (or vendors) with experience and expertise in studying and measuring the characteristics of thriving communities.

The evaluator will develop an evaluation toolkit based on work with a sample of Arts Board grantees to collect data on the outcomes of their projects. Both the toolkit and the findings from the work with grantees will be presented to the Arts Board in a written report.

This topic, and the indicators of success, are very broad. The following are some examples of ways that arts programming might help build thriving communities: promote cultural awareness and inclusivity, create or strengthen social bonds, reduce isolation, stimulate civic and community participation, create a sense of pride and belonging, help attract and/or retain residents, revitalize distressed buildings or neighborhoods, improve safety, create economic opportunities, etc.

This is not an arts program evaluation project, it is a social science project. We are seeking vendor(s) who can help develop ways to better understand and demonstrate the link between the arts and the social or economic indicators of a thriving community through rigorous evaluation.

Work is anticipated to start after May 1, 2026.

Request a copy of the RFP via e-mail to Jeffrey Niblack,

Date This Solicitation Was Posted: 01/26/26 at 10:16am

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541690Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
• NAICS 541720Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
• NAICS 541990All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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