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Grant RFP Programs

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Programs are transferring to Department of Children, Youth, and Families beginning July 2024. As programs transfer, related requests for proposals (RFP) will be posted to this page. Please visit the Department of Human Services RFP and Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) grant pages for RFPs posted during July.

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Open grant RFPs

Requests for proposals (RFP) or information (RFI) are formal invitations to potential contractors or grantees to submit a proposal or information in response to an agency request. Open RFP requests for the Department of Children, Youth, and Families are listed below in order of deadline. Open each headline to view more information and supporting documents for a grant RFP or RFI. 

During the transition to DCYF (July 2024-July 2025), grant RFPs and supporting documents may have old agency logos and information. Contact the person or division listed in the RFP or RFI with any questions about the particular opportunity or for more program-related information.

Requests for Proposals

Notice of Future Opportunity:
Regional Parent and Family Leadership RFP

This is public notice that DCYF plans to open an RFP to Implement the Parent Regional Leadership Training Institute within the next 60 days. 

DCYF will be seeking proposals from qualified organizations to implement the Indigenous Parent Leadership Institute (IPLI) model in four Tribal Nations and/or American Indian organizations and the Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) model in the West Central and Northwest Minnesota Compass regions.

About the Parent Leadership Training Institute

These initiatives go beyond training and represent civic engagement movements that equip parents to serve as advocates, decision-makers, and co-creators of community change. Parent leadership also offers opportunities for parents to strengthen social connections and build social capital.

Preparing to Apply

All interested organizations and community partners should review the RFP when it is posted and consider submitting a proposal to help strengthen families, communities, and systems across Minnesota. Please watch this page for updates.

Key components of the RFP will include:

  • Signing a MOU with the National Parent Leadership Institute and/or Indigenous Visioning for technical assistance and evaluation support in the implementation of Parent Leadership curriculum
  • Recruiting and building of a diverse Civic Design Team
  • Hiring and training of three facilitators and one coordinator, including participation at a four day in-person training
  • Recruiting and supporting three cohorts of parent leaders, including support for childcare, meals, and transportation and program alumni support
  • Planning for program sustainability beyond the three-year grant period

Training and Certification RFP

DCYF, through its Child Safety and Permanency Administration, is seeking to train and certify Qualified Individuals (QIs) to complete assessments for the placement of children in a Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) and determine the least restrictive environment appropriate for the child and their needs. Continuous process, no due date

Learn more about RFP to become trained and certified to support youth involved in the child welfare system

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To receive an email when new opportunities become available, subscribe to the DCYF Grant RFPs email list.

Applying to Grant RFPs

Each RFP will designate the criteria or required format for response. Potential responders should carefully review all document requirements when considering an RFP or RFI opportunity.

During the transition to DCYF (July 2024-July 2025), RFPs and supporting documents may have old agency logos and information. Contact the person or division listed in the RFP or RFI with any questions about the particular opportunity or for more program-related information.

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