Responsible Fatherhood Initiative Direct Services Grant

The Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Community Services, is seeking applications for the Responsible Fatherhood Initiative Direct Services Grant under solicitation number DCF RFA 2526 076. This initiative aims to establish a coordinated statewide framework to support fathers and at-risk male youth through three primary program components: Comprehensive Needs of Fathers, the Responsible Fatherhood Education Program, and Mentorship Programs for At-Risk Male Students. Applicants have the flexibility to propose one, two, or all three of these components within one or more judicial circuits, with a strong emphasis on integrated service delivery to improve family outcomes. The application window opened on August 14, 2026, and the deadline for responses is October 16, 2026. This solicitation is managed by the state of Florida and is open to qualified organizations capable of delivering these direct services. Interested parties can find further details and submission guidelines through the MyFloridaMarketplace vendor portal, with Alicia Reifinger serving as the primary point of contact for the procurement process.