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COMPASS Center Based and Non-Public School Site Programs RFP
EPIN: 26026P0004
Release Date: October 1, 2025
Proposal Due Date: November 12, 2025 at 2:00pm in PASSPort
Through this Request for Proposals (RFP), DYCD is seeking qualified contractors to implement COMPASS programs located in center-based and non-public school sites across the city, for both Elementary and Middle School students. DYCD is releasing a separate RFP for contracts to operate COMPASS programs located in New York City Public School (NYCPS) sites. Any eligible existing COMPASS center-based or non-public school K-8 program contractor must apply to this RFP in order to be eligible to continue providing COMPASS services after the end of their current contract term. 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
For more on the expansion, or to find a program near you, check out nyc.gov/afterschool.
To view the RFP, visit bit.ly/RFPS-DYCD.
COMPASS Programs in Public Schools RFP
EPIN: 26026P0003
Release Date: October 1, 2025
Proposal Due Date: November 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM in PASSPort
Through this Request for Proposals (RFP), DYCD is seeking qualified contractors to implement COMPASS programs located in New York City Public School (NYCPS) sites and charter schools (located in NYCPS buildings) across the city, for both Elementary and Middle School students. DYCD is releasing a separate RFP for contracts to operate COMPASS programs located in center-based and other non-public school sites. All existing eligible COMPASS Elementary and SONYC school-based contractors must apply to this RFP to be considered for a new contract to provide COMPASS services
after the end of the current contract term. 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
For more on the expansion, or to find a program near you, check out nyc.gov/afterschool.
To view the RFP, visit bit.ly/RFPS-DYCD.
Neighborhood Youth Team Sports Grant
Release Date: September 17, 2025
Proposal Due Date: October 7, 2025 at 2:00pm in PASSPort
Neighborhood Youth Team Sports Grant, funded by New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), will provide opportunities for youth under 18 in under-resourced communities to learn and participate in team sports activities. This may include educational instruction or upgrading of equipment and facilities to prepare and/or enable youth to participate in team sports.
This opportunity is available to eligible non-DYCD providers in addition to DYCD providers that do not have youth service contracts (organizations that do not have existing COMPASS, Beacon, Cornerstone, or Saturday Night Lights contracts).
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 regarding this Solicitation should be submitted using the Discussion with Buyer forum in Passport.
For more information on how to use PASSPort to respond to this NAQ, open the “Instructions for Responding to the RFI” link in the View RFx / Documents tab.
All proposals must be submitted through the PASSPort system, by pre-qualified organizations, no later than 2:00pm on October 7, 2025. DYCD will not accept any proposals offline. The proposal submission consists of a completed questionnaire and all required attachments referenced within the RFx.
Responses must be submitted via the PASSPort system no later than October 7, 2025 by 2:00pm.
Learn more about the Neighborhood Youth Team Sports 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 2026 Budget Forms Are Available
The FY 2026 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 2025 Budget Forms
FY 2026 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.
Learn about Discretionary Contracts