Co-Hosted by Council Member Mercedes Narcisse, District 46
Session Description:
This workshop will guide participants through the process of starting, completing, and submitting a new HHS Prequalification registration in PASSPort, required for most organizations receiving NYC Council Discretionary Funding. Topics will include the Nonprofit Questionnaire, the list of required documents, and common mistakes to avoid. Questions are encouraged to be submitted in advance during the registration process.
Learning Objectives:
Learn how to start, complete, and submit a new HHS Prequalification.
Understand the requirements of the Nonprofit Questionnaire and necessary supporting documents.
Identify common mistakes to avoid during the HHS Prequalification process.
Intended for:
Nonprofit Organizations based in NYC interested in NYC Discretionary Funding or other NYC contracts.
Beginner and Intermediate Applicants.
Tamara Keshecki, MM, MPP, is a dynamic policy advocate, nonprofit professional, arts researcher, and accomplished musician. She is the founding principal of AINOK Consulting, LLC providing organizations with research, grant writing, policy and advocacy strategy, and management services.
Keshecki is the Director of Grants and Government Relations for the St. George Theatre Restoration, the Vice-President of the New York Independent Venue Association, co-leader of APAP's development affinity group, an active member of the New York City Culture@3 Advocacy Working Group, and a Research Associate at UMass Amherst School of Public Policy. She’s been invited to present her research at SXSW 2023, ARNOVA 2022, 23, 24, ISTR (Belgium), and STP&A (Spain).
She holds a Bachelor of Music from New York University, Master's of Music from New Jersey City University, and Master's of Public Policy from University of Massachusetts Amherst. In 2014, she received a New York City Council Citation for her contribution to New York City’s cultural community.
