One City Summer Initiative Mini-Grants
The Trust is proud to announce the availability of mini-grants for the One City Summer Initiative. There are two categories to apply for: Programs and Events, each category with different requirements. Please read the application thoroughly, to ensure you’re applying for the correct category and submit the proper materials by the deadline.
Applicants that serve youth in any area of the city may apply, but priority will be given to those organizations serving youth and families in the 2013 OCSI Target Areas, and those organizations addressing literacy/educational achievement outcomes.
***There is no set amount for the mini-grants.*** The proposal and budget narrative have to justify the amount of funding requested. As it is a mini-grant, however, the funds are not designed to support every day/all day programming for large numbers of youth.
Key deadlines:
- Completed Proposals for PROGRAMS are due by Friday, May 17, 2013.
- There are two information sessions for PROGRAMS mini-grant applicants. You must attend one.You may register for one of the information sessions online. This is for applicants in the PROGRAMS category only.
- Monday, May 6, 2013 from 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Petworth Neighborhood Library (lower level community room) (http://www.dclibrary.org/petworth)
4200 Kansas Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20011
click here to register>> - Thursday, May 9, 2013 from 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Capital View Neighborhood Library
5001 Central Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20019
click here to register>> - Friday, May 10 from 10:00a.m.-12:00p.m.
Shaw/Watha T. Daniel Library
1630 7th St, NW.
click here to register>>
- Monday, May 6, 2013 from 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
- Applications for EVENTS will be reviewed on a rolling basis, until July 22, 2013. There is no mandatory information session for organizations applying for EVENTS mini-grants.
Documents for Potential Applicants:
Download the RFP click here>>
Download FAQ from the Information Sessions click here>>
Job Readiness and Placement, Socio-Entrepreneurial, and A+ Technology Program RFP
The Trust, on behalf of DYRS, is seeking proposals for three distinct service areas: (1) Job Readiness Skills Training and Placement in the amount of $90,000; and, (2) Socio-Entrepreneurial Demonstration in the amount of $400,000, and (3) A+ Information Technology (Occupational Skills Training) Program in the amount of $100,000. One grant will be awarded in each service area.
Application Timeline
- RFP Released Friday, April 26, 2013
- Grant Technical Assistance Session:
- Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
DC Children and Youth Investment Trust Corporation
1400 16th Street, NW, 3rd Floor (Conference Room)
http://tasessionmay7.eventbrite.com - Wednesday, May 8, 2013, 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
DC Children and Youth Investment Trust Corporation
1400 16th Street, NW, 3rd Floor (Conference Room)
http://tasessionmay8.eventbrite.com - Thursday, May 9, 2013, 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
DC Children and Youth Investment Trust Corporation
1400 16th Street, NW, 5th Floor (Conference Room)
Washington, D.C. 20036
http://tasessionmay9.eventbrite.com
- Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
- Proposal Submission Deadline 4:00pm on Friday, May 24, 2013
- Awards Announced (via email) On or before July 5, 2013
Documents for Potential Applicants:
Download the RFP click here>>
Download NOFA click here>>
Download NOIA click here>>
Download the FAQ's from the GTA Sessions click here>>
FY13 Gang Intervention and Outreach Initiative
The Trust announces the availability of funding of up to $250,000 to support one (1) award to a community-based organization to provide high quality street outreach and programming to support District of Columbia older youth and young adults (ages 14 to 24 years) at high risk of engaging in and/or being affected by gang/crew violence, specifically girls. This funding is available through the District allocation of funds to support targeted gang/crew intervention and outreach while continuing the efforts recommended in the Blueprint for Action report of 2009.
Application Timeline
- RFP Released Wednesday, April 24, 2013
- Grant Technical Assistance Session: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 from 10:00- 12(Noon)
- THEARC—Recital Hall,
1901 Mississippi Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20020 - Tuesday, May 7, 2013 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Watha T. Daniel Shaw Library
1630 7th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001 - Thursday, May 9, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
DC Children and Youth Investment Trust Corporation
1400 16th Street, NW Suite 500
Washington, DC 20036
- THEARC—Recital Hall,
- Proposal Submission Deadline Wednesday, May 22, 2013
- Awards Announced (via email) Week of July 1, 2013
Documents for Potential Applicants:
Download the RFP click here>>
Download NOFA click here>>
Download NOIA click here>>
Download the FAQ's from the GTA Sessions click here>>
FY2014 DC YouthLink Service Coalition
On behalf of the DCYL initiative, the Trust announces the availability of a funding opportunity and invites qualified applicants to submit proposals to provide high quality services to DYRS youth primarily in the District of Columbia during Fiscal Year (FY) 2014. Specifically, DCYL seeks to support the delivery of a variety of high quality programs that will provide purposeful and developmentally appropriate opportunities to help DYRS youth thrive and achieve positive outcomes.
Application Timeline:
- April 12, 2013 Notice of Funding Availability is Released
- April 22, 2013 Request for Proposals is Released
- April 30, May 2 and 6, 2013 Funding Technical Assistance (FTA) Sessions Held (Attendance at one of the FTA sessions is mandatory to be eligible to submit a proposal)
- April 22, - May 7, 2013 Period for Submission of Written Questions to RFP (questions related to the RFP will not be answered after May 7, 2013)
- May 7, 2013 by 4:00 pm Notice of Intent to Apply (NOIA) Deadline (Submission of NOIA is mandatory to be eligible to submit a proposal)
- May 10, 2013 Responses to Applicant Questions Posted on the Trust website
- May 20, 2013 by 4:00 pm Proposal Submission Deadline
- June 24, 2013 Awards Announced
Documents for Potential Applicants:
Download the RFP click here>>
Download NOFA click here>>
Download NOIA click here>>
Download the FAQ's from the GTA Sessions click here>>
Youth Violence Reduction RFP
In support of DYRS’ commitment to protect public safety and its desire to work in strategic partnership with MPD, The Trust, and community providers to decrease incidents of youth violence, this outcome-based outreach opportunity is offered with a strategic focus on engaging high-risk youth in targeted DC neighborhoods. The Trust, on behalf of DYRS, is seeking proposals for two distinct service areas: (1) Training and Technical Assistance; and, (2) Street Outreach, Case Management and Youth Engagement. One grant will be awarded for the Training and Technical Assistance component in the amount of $100,000 and two grants will be awarded for the Street Outreach, Case Management and Youth Engagement component in the amount of $250,000 each. Applicants may submit only one proposal for the Training and Technical Assistance Service Area or the Street Outreach, Case Management and Youth Engagement Service Area in response to this solicitation.
Application Timeline
- RFP Released Thursday, March 28, 2013
- Notice of Intent to Apply Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 4:00 p.m.
- Technical Assistance Sessions
- Thursday, April 4, 2013, 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
THEARC—Recital Hall,
1901 Mississippi Avenue, SE
Washington, D.C. 20020 - Friday, April 5, 2013, 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
Department of Employment Services—Community Room
4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE
Washington, D.C. 20019 - Monday, April 8, 2013, 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Watha T. Daniel-Shaw Neighborhood Library—Meeting Room
1630 7th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
- Thursday, April 4, 2013, 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
- Proposal Deadline: Proposals will be due to The Trust on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 by 4:00 p.m.
Documents for Potential Applicants:
Download the RFP click here>>
Download NOIA click here>>
Download NOFA click here>>
Download FAQ from the GTA Sessions click here>>
