July 23, 2025 Deadline to Submit RFP for DHS Out-of-School Time, Teen Programming is July 31 The deadline to submit an Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) request for proposal (RFP) for additional out-of-school time and teen programming is Thursday, July 31. Learn More The DHS is seeking proposals from qualified proposers to provide on or both of the two following types of youth programming for the 2025-26 school year: Out-of-School Time Programming – The DHS is seeking up to three proposers for additional out-of-school time programs, which offer a safe place for students to go after their school day ends or during the summer. Teen Programming – The DHS is seeking up to three proposers for teen programming for creative programming that occurs outside of traditional school hours for school-age teens. Proposals must be submitted electronically on DHS’s Bonfire Portal by 3 p.m. on July 31. For more information, check out the DHS’s RFP.
October 1, 2024 William Penn Foundation Request for Proposals Are Now Live The William Penn Foundation has announced that requests for proposal (RFPs) are now live on its website. Learn More Those who have a project that addresses an RFP should submit a proposal to the foundation. Eight RFPs are currently live on its website. The foundation’s aim, according to its website, is to make the process for applying for a grant more open. A broad range of organizations – including those who have never worked with the foundation – can apply for the RFPs. For each of the RFPs, the foundation will host an optional informational webinar covering such details as eligibility, process, and timeline. Attendees will be able to ask questions during the webinar. Attendance at webinars has no impact on an organization’s ability to apply or be considered for funding. Webinars will be recorded and posted to the foundation’s website within two business days. Registration for the webinars is now open. Eight RFPs The eight RFP options on the foundation’s website are in the areas of: Arts Education (Arts and Culture) Arts and Culture Programming (Arts and Culture) Arts and Culture Capital Improvements (Arts and Culture) Mental and Behavioral Health Services (Children and Families) Out-of-School Learning (Children and Families) Reduce Illegal Dumping (Environment and Public Space) Urban Trees (Environment and Public Space) Urban Gardens (Environment and Public Space) Other RFPs in these categories as well as others in Workforce Training and Services and Democracy and Civic Initiatives will open the application process between Dec. 9 and June 18. Deadlines and other information can be found on the William Penn Foundation’s website.
