Out-of-School Time Youth Programs

The City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services is seeking youth-serving organizations to deliver year-round and project-based out-of-school programs for young people ages 6 to 21, with awards ranging from $125,000 to $3,750,000.

City of Chicago > Department of Family and Support Services


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Dec 02, 2026 06:00 PM
Nov 13, 2026 12:00 PM
$3,750,000.00
3 years base + 2 × 1 year options
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The Department of Family and Support Services seeks experienced youth-serving organizations to provide out-of-school time programs for young people ages 6 to 21. Applicants may propose Year-Round or Project-Based Learning program models using evidence-informed positive youth development practices to promote safety, belonging, skill development, and positive relationships with peers and caring adults. The contract term is January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2029, with up to two one-year extensions. Programming is expected to launch March 1, 2027, following onboarding and training. The department anticipates awards of $125,000 to $3,750,000, with total planned allocations of $3,500,000 for the Year-Round model and $10,000,000 for the Project-Based model. Payments are reimbursement-based, with no advances.

Classification Codes
NAICS624110Child and Youth Services
PSCR419Educational Services
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youth development programsafter-school programsproject-based youth learning
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Service Only
Timeline
Nov 19, 2026 04:00 PM-Pre-Proposal Webinar (optional)
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Dec 02, 2026 06:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
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