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Neighborhood Safety Councils (NSCs) RFP
Procurement: Competitive Negotiated Acquisition
EPIN: 26025N0125
Release Date: March 17, 2025
Proposal Due Date: April 18, 2025 at 3:00pm in PASSPort
Neighborhood Safety Councils (NSCs) will work in partnership with the government to implement key strategies of the Blueprint for Community Safety. The NSCs will serve as a platform for community members to co‐design, plan, and implement initiatives that support community wide safety. The NSCs will partner with government agencies to provide the tools and resources for community members to monitor implementation, progress & outcomes. The NSCs will create regular opportunities for collaboration, mutual trust building, and relationship‐building between the community, CBOs, elected leaders, and local police precincts on neighborhood public safety.
DYCD is looking for place‐based CBOs with a history of strong community‐oriented programming, community‐ties, and inroads in their respective communities to serve as the NSC Chairs. They should be well‐versed in convening community leaders, stakeholders and residents. They should be trusted by the community and able to interface and coordinate with City agencies and other CBOs in support of the NSCs. They should also have expertise in one of the seven strategies or community‐based public safety. In utilizing their internal network and organizational structure, Neighborhood Safety Chairs should be able to lead, co‐ design, and plan initiatives through the Neighborhood Safety Council.
Providers who are interested in applying to this opportunity can access the solicitation document via the PASSPort Public Portal at: https://passport.cityofnewyork.us/page.aspx/en/rfp/request_browse_public
Questions may be addressed to the Agency Contact by the due date and time, and via the Discussion Forum in PASSport.
Learn more about the Neighborhood Safety Councils (NSCs) RFP
Fatherhood Initiative Request for Proposal
EPIN: 26025P0001
Release Date: March 3, 2025
Pre-proposal Conference: March 18, 2025 at 10:00am and 2:00pm
Pre-proposal location: virtual via Zoom
Proposal Due Date: April 14, 2025 at 2:00pm in PASSPort
Through this Request for Proposals (RFP), DYCD is seeking qualified contractors to implement Fatherhood Initiative Programs across New York City. DYCD’s Fatherhood Initiative programs will serve fathers ages 18 years and over living at or below the federal poverty level and the primary goal is to support fathers to become self-sufficient and more connected with their children and community to strengthen their children’s economic, emotional and social futures.
Pre-proposal Conference
DYCD will host a virtual pre-proposal conferences via Zoom. To attend, please click on the registration link provided. A meeting link will be emailed upon registration:
March 18, 2025 10:00am
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/NqCpovWBQcu1cKzU2IqlEQ
March 18, 2025 2:00pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/I0O89LdIQuW8Z6URxzj8JQ
Questions pertaining to this RFP, please submit by using the Discussion with Buyer forum in PASSPort.
Learn more about the Fatherhood Initiative RFP
Immigrant Services Concept Paper
Release Date: December 4, 2024
Comments Due: January 14, 2025
In accordance with section 3-03 (b)(1) of the Procurement Policy Board Rules, The NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) is releasing a concept paper to obtain feedback that will assist with the development of an upcoming request for proposals (RFP) for the Immigrant Services (Legal & Supportive Services). Immigrant Services Programs seek to further this mission by to improve the lives of Immigrant New Yorkers and their families through access to legal information, legal support and representation, comprehensive social services, and family strengthening activities.
The Concept Paper will be released on December 4, 2024 through the PASSPort Public Portal at https://passport.cityofnewyork.us/page.aspx/en/rfp/request_browse_public.
Comments must be submitted via PASSPort by uploading your comments in the questionnaire tab.
To respond to this forthcoming RFP and all other Human/Client Services RFPs, organizations must have an account and an approved HHS Prequalification application in PASSPort. Proposals and Prequalification applications will ONLY be accepted through PASSPort. If you do not have a PASSPort account or an approved PASSPort HHS Prequalification Application, please visit www.nyc.gov/passport to get started.
Questions regarding PASSPort can be submitted through MOCS support desk at MOCS Support
Questions pertaining to this Concept Paper, please submit by using the Discussion with Buyer forum in PASSPort.
Learn more about the Immigrant Services Programs Concept Paper
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FY 2025 Budget Forms Are Available
The FY 2025 forms are now available online. CBO providers must ensure that all budgets and budget modifications submitted by their agency are in compliance with New York City and DYCD rules and regulations.
Click here to Download FY 2024 Budget Forms
FY 2025 Discretionary Contracts
DYCD and other City agencies administer Discretionary contract funds. Discretionary funds are funds that non-profit, community-based social service providers use to meet the needs of local communities. The funds are allocated by the Members of the New York City Council.
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SYEP Alternatives
Are you bored in the house and in the house bored? DYCD has got you covered with the SYEP Alternatives Enrichment Directory. The directory is updated through the summer and contains certification courses, work readiness training, career exploration and creative opportunities to keep NYC Youth fully engaged this summer. Learn more about SYEP Alternatives