OFCY Request for Proposals (RFP) for Children, Youth, & Family Services Fiscal Years 2026 - 2028

 

OFCY is pleased to release the 2026-2028 Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit program proposals from non-profit organizations and public agencies to provide services to children, youth, and their families in Oakland. 

Key Dates

  • RFP Released: Friday, October 24, 2025 at 9:00am

  • Question Period Ends: Friday, November 7, 2025, at 5:00pm

  • Cityspan Technical Workshops: November 7th, November 12th, November 19th, and December 4th *Register Below*

  • Submissions due: Friday, December 12, 2025, at 11:59pm

 

Process to submit a Proposal

 

Step 1: Download the RFP and appendices

FY 2026 - 2028 COMPLETE RFP DOCUMENT

Appendix A: Sample Grant Agreement

Appendix B: Schedule N

Appendix C: Schedule N-1

Appendix D: Schedule Q

Appendix E: Letter of Agreement Template for Expanded Learning Strategies

 

Step 2: Submit a Response

All proposals must be submitted through Cityspan: ofcyrfp.cityspan.com. 

While the RFP will be submitted, reviewed, and awarded using Cityspan, applicants are required to also register with iSupplier (the City of Oakland’s procurement portal) to be considered for funding. Only Agencies registered with iSupplier will be awarded funding.

 

Questions and Additional Support

 

Questions regarding this RFP should be directed to: ContractAdmin@oaklandca.gov.

Questions regarding iSupplier can be directed to: isupplier@oaklandca.gov.

 

Technical Assistance Sessions Using Cityspan

* Click date to register*

 

Eight Funding Strategies for the FY 2026-2028 RFP:

  • Family Resource Centers and Parent Engagement
  • Elementary School-Based Expanded Learning  
  • Middle School-Based Expanded Learning  
  • Youth Development and Leadership  
  • Career Access and Employment  
  • Youth Summer Jobs/Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program (MSYEP)
  • Independent Living 
  • Placed-Based Innovations for Safety