Project Information

Bid Title

Children and Youth Commission Small Grant RFQ

Issuing Agency

City of Santa Fe

Location

New Mexico

Published Date

Jun 1, 2026

Closing Date

Jul 10, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Project ID:

Title: Children and Youth Commission Small Grant RFQ

Addenda: 0

Release Date: 6/1/2026

Due Date: 7/10/2026

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Children and Youth Commission Small Grant RFQ

Youth & Families

Project ID: FY26-QQ-100

Release Date: Monday, June 1, 2026

· Due Date: Friday, July 10, 2026 5:00pm

Posted Monday, June 1, 2026 8:48am

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Posted At:Mon, Jun 1, 2026 8:48 AM
Sealed Bid Process:Yes (Bids Sealed / Pricing Sealed)
Private Bid:No

Overview

Summary

The City of Santa Fe Youth and Family Services Division in collaboration with the Children and Youth Commission is seeking applications for the Children and Youth Commission Innovation Fund. The commission is dedicated to enhancing community services, expanding equitable access, and fostering sustainable growth in program effectiveness by allocating funding to support local community programs that promote the healthy development of children and youth, ages birth to twenty-one (21).

The identified funding priorities reflecting the commission's commitment to empowering the Santa Fe community are:

1. Education and Career Readiness
2. Youth Physical and Mental Health and Well-Being
3. Support Services for Youth at Higher Risk

Pursuant to Section 2.F. of City of Santa Fe Ordinance No. 2001-7, applicants shall be limited to nonprofit organizations that have been granted and currently hold tax exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or to applicants whose programs are covered by a fiscal agent that meets these requirements. Applicants shall promote the healthy development of children and youth, ages birth to twenty-one (21).

Applicants must possess professional liability insurance at time of of purchase order issuance. Applicants must be a vendor of the City of Santa Fe ( https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/santafenm) in order to submit a proposal. Offerors must agree to comply with state laws and rules applicable to workers' compensation benefits for their employees. Failure to comply with the Workers Compensation Act and applicable rules when required to do so may result in the termination of awarded funds.

Funding Criteria and Reporting Requirements:

Funding for the Children and Youth Innovation Fund comes from a percentage of the City's share of the state gross receipts tax (GRT) and is administered to local nonprofits (funding amount varies due to GRT fluctuations). Funding award amounts for CYC small grants will be capped at $45,000.00. CYC funding cannot be used for capital purchases.

Funding is reimbursement based. Funding is primarily intended to pay for direct services in the community, rather than to pay for administrative costs. Direct administrative costs for the program shall be as low as possible but not to exceed 30% and should be detailed in the budget section of the proposal.

Fiscal agents are responsible for program management, financial reporting and all agreement requirements. If an applicant is using a fiscal agent and awarded, the fiscal agent will process the reimbursement requests and all official documents and signatures must be those of the fiscal sponsor. Fiscal agent fees shall not exceed 12%.

Reporting shall occur biannually. Site reviews and/or visits are conducted by City staff members, commission members and/or consultants. Funded programs may be expected to participate in several training and technical assistance opportunities during the funding year.

This RFQ will result in multiple awards.

Background

In January 2026 the Children and Youth Commission completed a Strategic Plan for the FY 2027-2029 funding cycle. The following priorities and their corresponding outcomes were identified:

Goal 1: Equitable opportunities for education and career readiness are provided
Objectives	Desired Outcomes	Priority Indicators
Expand access to education and career opportunities for youth Enhance youth academic engagement including postsecondary career outcomes by providing funding to program that support this initiative Align education programs with local workplace needs to enhance youth career readiness	Children and youth excel in school and are prepared to enter the workforce	3-4 year-olds enrolled in Pre-K Kindergarten readiness Chronic absenteeism High school graduation rates GED equivalency obtained Youth aged 16-24 not in school and not working

Goal 2: Equitable opportunities for youth to engage in enrichment activities to strengthen their physical and mental health and wellbeing.
Objectives	Desired Outcomes	Priority Indicators
Expand access to programs designed to enhance youth physical and mental wellbeing. Increase youth resilience, coping skills, and overall wellbeing.	Youth are physically and mentally healthy	Mental health (sadness, anxiety, frequent mental distress) Substance use Regular physical activity Fruit/Vegetable intake Food insecurity Protective factors (caring adults and peers) Future orientation (plans after high school, goal setting) Housing instability
Goal 3: Equitable opportunities for youth will be provided for restorative justice and community alternatives, especially for youth engaged in juvenile justice, protective services, and/or emergency systems.
Objectives	Desired Outcomes	Priority Indicators
Reduce youth involvement in juvenile justice, child welfare, school disciplinary systems and/or emergency systems. Increase access to restorative and community-based prevention programs for youth facing higher risk factors.	Youth are supported and less likely to re-engage in systems (such as juvenile justice, protective services, and/or emergency services).	Skipping school due to safety concerns Child abuse & neglect Delinquent referrals Violence Substance use Housing instability Protective factors (caring adults and peers) Future orientation (plans after high school, goal setting)

Timeline

Quote Request Date:

June 1, 2026

Quote Response Deadline:

July 10, 2026, 5:00pm

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

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