RFPs

Business Development Collaborative

Issue Date: November 24, 2025
Deadline for Responses: January 15, 2026

In the summer of 2019, GDA launched its Special Programing initiative by issuing a Request for Proposals of Programming Concepts. GDA’s goal was to engage qualified entities (“Program Managers”) to develop and deliver programming which would strengthen District industries, with a special focus on legacy industries in the District, such as the apparel and manufacturing sector, and improve the quality of life and economic vitality of District.

Since that time, GDA has run 4 year-long cycles of Special Programming, delivering programs, including business technical assistance, workforce development and training, and infrastructure development. Each of the Program Managers works individually and collectively as a group to ensure that GDA’s Special Programming initiative – now called the GDA Business Development Collaborative (“BDC”) - is successful and has the greatest impact possible.

GDA now seeks to engage Program Managers to deliver Cycle 5 Special Programming for the District.

Questions will be answered below.

Q: Can I submit a program which offers scholarships to classes conducted in the district?

A: Such programs have not been reviewed and approved by NYC Dept of Small Business Services. Such proposals may be submitted, but any approval will be conditional and subject to legal review.