In collaboration with community-based organizations and nonprofits serving youth and families throughout the greater Richmond region, the Department is pleased to release the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026–2027 Request for Proposals (RFP) under the Participatory Grantmaking Pilot Project. This RFP seeks program proposals from nonprofit organizations and public agencies to provide services to children and youth in Richmond and unincorporated North Richmond, California. Grants awarded through this RFP will support a one-year period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with a total projected funding amount of approximately $500,000 to pilot community-informed approaches to grant program design and administration.
The Richmond Fund for Children and Youth Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Request for Proposals and Grant Application is now open! The deadline to submit an application and all relevant attachments is Friday, March 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. through the the City's Submittable portal.
The City hosted a virtual information session; you can view the recording HERE.
Almost at the end of your application and want pointers on how to submit successfully? Watch this video on How to Submit Your RFCY Grant.
In addition, an in person Technical Assistance workshop was held on Friday, February 13, from 1:00-2:30 PM at the Richmond City Council Chambers. This workshop walked attendees through the key areas of the RFP to support potential applicants in developing their application. A video of the workshop, including all the materials, are located on the City's Capacity Building webpage.
The City is working with a consultant to provided 1-on-1 grant planning support to applicants to this RFCY Request for Proposal so that applicants can get dedicated support as they complete their applications. Spots are limited and priority consideration will be given to small and emerging organizations and those have not been funded by the City previously. If you're a potential RFCY grant applicant and want to receive 1-on-1 grant planning support (virtual meetings) for this grant, sign up by selecting a coaching time here.
All funding recommendations developed through the Participatory Grantmaking Project are advisory in nature and subject to review and approval by the RFCY Oversight Board and the Richmond City Council, consistent with Article XV of the Richmond City Charter.
Applications are submitted online through the City’s Submittable platform. RFP Grant Guidelines are also located in Submittable, under the appropriate grant link listed. If you have any questions, contact: youth@richmondca.gov.
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