Project Information

Bid Title

Education Scholarship Program

Issuing Agency

City of Vista

Location

California

Published Date

May 4, 2026

Closing Date

May 28, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Project ID:

Title: Education Scholarship Program

Addenda: 0

Release Date: 5/4/2026

Due Date: 5/28/2026

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Education Scholarship Program

Request for Proposals

City Clerk

Release Date: Monday, May 4, 2026

· Due Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026 5:30pm

Posted Monday, May 4, 2026 5:30pm

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Draft Response No Bid23 days, 22 hours, 48 minutes

Post Information

Posted At:Mon, May 4, 2026 5:30 PM
Sealed Bid Process:Yes (Bids Sealed / Pricing Sealed)
Private Bid:No

Overview

Summary

The City of Vista (City) is seeking a Request For Proposal (RFP) from organizations with established educational scholarship programs to partner with the City in providing academic and vocational scholarships for residents of the City.

For the current fiscal year, $80,775 in funding is available, with individual requests ranging from $10,000 to $30,000. The contract term is one year, aligned with the City of Vista’s fiscal year (July 1 – June 30). Funds must primarily cover tuition, equipment and other related educational costs, with up to 10% allowed for administrative expenses. Unspent funds must be returned at the end of the contract term.

Background

In 2023, the City of Vista launched this scholarship program with the intent to give back to the community by helping pave a way for the youth of the city who are in a lower income category to participate in programs that they otherwise might not be able to afford. The purpose of the program was to provide enrichment and recreational opportunities for those qualifying City of Vista residents. It has now expanded to include educational opportunities.

The City of Vista Scholarship Program is a program where the City of Vista uses cannabis sales tax revenue to provide educational and recreational scholarships to youths within the City of Vista. This program provides funds to help (1) pay registration fees for youth activities, and/or (2) purchase equipment or items needed by the youth in the City of Vista in order to participate in recreational or other enrichment activities.

In 2024, the City expanded the Scholarship Program to provide funds for education-based scholarships, which include academic and vocational opportunities.

Timeline

City Issues RFP:

May 4, 2026

Question Submission Deadline:

May 18, 2026, 5:30pm

Question Response Deadline:

May 21, 2026, 5:30pm

Proposal Submission Deadline:

May 28, 2026, 5:30pm

Interviews (if needed):

June 18, 2026

Contractor Award:

June 30, 2026

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