CHF | FY25-26 Community Grants RFP

The San Francisco Department of Children, Youth and Their Families (DCYF) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) identified as SFGOV-0000011187, seeking nonprofit organizations to deliver community-based services aimed at improving outcomes for children and youth across three primary Result Areas: readiness to learn and succeed in school, preparedness for college, work, and productive adulthood, and physical and emotional health. The funding opportunity spans a multi-year period from January 1, 2026, through July 30, 2029, with up to $3.68 million in annual funding available, totaling an estimated contract value between approximately $12.88 million and $14.72 million over the contract term. Proposers must submit an initial Intent to Apply by November 16, 2025, and full proposals by January 5, 2026, through DCYF’s online system. The solicitation emphasizes supporting culturally relevant, high-quality programming aligned with DCYF’s strategic goals and equity priorities, including trauma healing and community engagement. The contract incorporates several San Francisco-specific regulatory requirements, including compliance with local labor codes on criminal history employment considerations, environmental codes regarding resource conservation and procurement restrictions on tropical hardwoods, and city administrative codes governing withholding taxes and data privacy. Additional federal and state grant funding terms are annexed as Appendix G, reflecting requirements due to partial federal or state grant support. The grant-funded programs must be operated by competent personnel, with subcontracts subject to City approval and audit rights. The City retains ownership of all program materials produced under the grant. Proposal evaluation is conducted by a panel of three readers using a weighted rubric that assesses alignment with target populations, strategy fit, budget reasonableness, and program impact, with a best-value award approach rather than lowest-price technical acceptability. The contract requires monthly reporting, adherence to insurance requirements, and restricts proposers from contacting evaluators. Payment is disbursed electronically or by check upon approval of Funding Requests submitted via DCYF’s Contract Management System, with invoicing limited to once per month. The primary place of performance is San Francisco, with services delivered at community or school-based sites as detailed in grantee plans.