Public Spaces Community Places Program Administration

MSF is seeking a contractor to provide administrative services for the Public Spaces Community Places (PSCP) program. PSCP is a grant match program that utilizes donation-based crowdfunding to generate public interest and funding to revitalize or create public spaces. Placemaking projects are aided by PSCP which assists the fundraising efforts of patrons through a crowdfunding campaign on a crowdfunding platform provided by the PSCP Contractor.


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Public Spaces Community Places (PSCP) is the first program of its kind in the country where local residents can be part of the development of transformational projects in their communities and be backed by the MSF, through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) dollar for dollar, up to $50,000. PSCP also offers up to an additional $25,000 match for new public space projects that are “universally designed” and the program is available to existing public spaces that are upgraded with universal design elements.

Thriving places help define a community’s economic vitality, contributing to a strong quality of life and helping to grow stronger local economies. Michigan’s ability to attract and retain young knowledge-based talent is greatly increased by taking advantage of unique placemaking assets in Michigan communities, making this funding mechanism valuable for the growth of Michigan communities.

Timeline

  • February 5, 2026: RFP release
  • February 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.: Questions from potential bidders are due via email to [email protected]. Please note: The MSF will not respond to questions that are not received by the above date and time. In addition, questions that are phoned, faxed or sent through regular mail will not be accepted.
  • February 18, 2026, by close of business: Responses to all qualifying questions will be posted on this webpage.
  • March 4, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.: Electronic versions sent separately of each of your Technical Proposal and Price Proposals due to the MSF via email at [email protected]. Proposals will not be accepted via U.S. Mail or any other delivery method.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Questions regarding the RFP should be sent to: [email protected].

RFP Details

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