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RFP Information

2008 - 2009 Request for Proposals (RFP)
DESCRIPTION - WHO CAN APPLY? - HOW MUCH IS AVAILABLE?
WHEN ARE APPLICATIONS DUE?
- HOW DO I LEARN MORE?

DOWNLOAD THE RFPs!
(PDF format)
Early Childhood (0-5)
School-Based and Community-Based After School (6-14)
Career/College Readiness (15-20) & Youth Leadership (15-20)
Summer Enrichment (6-14) & Physical and Behavioral Health (All ages)

PLEASE SEND US AN EMAIL TO LET US KNOW YOU DOWNLOADED THE RFQ.
We may need to reach you regarding important changes or updates!

*DOWNLOAD ATTACHMENTS BELOW

2008-2009 RFP Coversheet (Word)

2008-2009 Attachment A-F (Excel)

2008-2009 Post Award Contract Requirement

OUSD FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS

OUSD Guidelines for After School, School-Based Progams

OUSD Guidelines for Early Childhood, Older Youth and Summer Enrichment

OUSD Grants Face Sheet

OUSD SAMPLE Grants Face Sheet

***Bidders' Conference Presentation***

***2008-2009 FAQ***

DESCRIPTION: Each year, the POC develops a RFP and oversees a competitive granting process. This process results in funding recommendations that are presented to the City Council for its approval. The grants awarded under this RFP will be part of OFCY's ninth funding cycle.

There are four RFPs that targets a specific age range of ages and strategies. The eight strategies are summarized below. Please see the RFP and our 2006-2010 Strategic Plan for details on the strategies.

  • Early Childhood, ages 0 to 5 years
    • Parent Child Learning Opportunities
    • Intensive Services for Children at High Risk of Developmental Delays
  • Older Youth, ages 15 to 20 years
    • Career and College Readiness
    • Youth Leadership
  • School-Based and Community-Based After School, ages 6 to 14 years
  • Summer Enrichment, ages 6 to 14 years
  • Physical and Behavioral Health, All ages

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WHO CAN APPLY?
In most case, the lead applicant can be a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization OR a public agency. Please check your RFP for details.

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HOW MUCH IS AVAILABLE?
A minimum of $12-14 million dollars annually will be available to competitive proposals.

WHEN ARE APPLICATIONS DUE?
Proposals are due by Thursday, January 17, 2008.

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HOW DO I LEARN MORE?
Bidder's conferences, Technical Assistance sessions, and the FAQ. The purpose of the Bidders' Conference is to provide general information and guidance around applying to the RFP. The meetings will take place November - January. Please check back to see specific times and locations.

Bidder's Conferences - to give a general overview on RFP process. (RSVP required) Call Marchelle Huggins at 238-6379.

Date Location Time
Tuesday, November 27, 2007, After School Physical and Behavioral Health; and Summer Strategy Focus City Hall, Hearing Room #2 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Thursday,, November 29, 2007, Older Youth Focus

City Hall, Hearing Room #1

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Monday, December 3, 2007, Early Childhood Focus

City Hall, Hearing Room #1

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007, General

West Oakland Library, 1801 Adeline St

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 6, 2007, General

Melrose Library, 4805 Foothill Blvd.

2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Technical Assistance Sessions (T.A.) - to focus on how to fill out the various forms and attachments.

Date Location Time
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 City Hall, Hearing Room #1 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007 City Hall, Hearing Room #1 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 3, 2008 City Hall, Hearing Room #1 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Please check back often!

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