Culturally Responsive Training and Capacity Building

The contract seeks to deliver comprehensive training programs aimed at equipping youth workers and partner organizations with trauma-informed, equity-centered, and culturally responsive engagement strategies. These programs are designed to enhance the capacity of those serving young people by building skills that recognize and respect diverse lived experiences, address systemic inequities, and promote healing-oriented practices. The training initiatives will focus on practical application in real-world youth development settings, ensuring that participants can effectively implement these approaches within their communities. The effort is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 611430 and is solicited by the Department of Youth Development in California, with performance centered in Los Angeles. Responses are due by May 27, 2026, and the opportunity was posted on May 6, 2026. While no specific set-aside designation is specified, the emphasis on cultural responsiveness and equity suggests a strong alignment with underserved populations and inclusive service delivery. All applicants must be prepared to design and execute scalable, accessible, and impactful training that aligns with the agency’s mission to support youth development through culturally grounded practices.