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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

To deliver Minnesota's Indigenous Paths to Parenthood curriculum

The department, through its Child Support Division, is seeking to deliver the Indigenous Paths to Parenthood curriculum.

Due: December 8, 2025

Access RFP to deliver Minnesota's Indigenous Paths to Parenthood curriculum

To provide Restorative Practices Initiatives through collaborative and inclusive approaches

The department, through its Office of Restorative Practice Division, is seeking to promote initiatives statewide that create new restorative practice programs or have current programs in place.

Due: December 19, 2025

Access RFP and supporting documents to provide Restorative Practices Initiatives

To Implement the Parent Leadership Training Institute

The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, through its Child Safety and Permanency Division (STATE), is seeking Proposals from qualified Responders to implement the Parent Leadership Training Institute curriculum in regions. The term of any resulting contract is anticipated to be for three (3) years, from May 1, 2026, until June 30, 2029. STATE may extend the contract up to a total of five (5) years.

Due: Jan. 15, 2026 by 4 p.m.

Access RFP and supporting documents to implement the Parent Leadership Training Institute

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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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