Community Programs - Request for Application (RFA)

The Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) invites eligible organizations to submit proposals to provide engaging, age-appropriate programming for youth and young adults participating in Achievement Center programs. The FY27 Annual Program Statement (APS) seeks qualified providers to deliver workforce development, vocational and technical skills training, work readiness, career exploration, life skills, leadership and civic engagement, and music, art, and creative expression programming. Programs should equip youth with practical skills, meaningful learning opportunities, and pathways toward personal growth, employment, and economic mobility.

The APS serves youth ages 14–16 and young adults ages 17–24, depending on the proposed program category. Awards are available for up to $60,000 for vocational and technical skills training and up to $30,000 for work readiness, career exploration, life skills, leadership and civic engagement, and creative expression programs. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and all funded programs must conclude by September 30, 2027. The Cycle 1 application deadline is Friday, December 4, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ET. Interested applicants should review the full APS and accompanying materials for detailed eligibility requirements, program expectations, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions. If you have questions, contact [email protected] by Tuesday, November 24, 2026.

To access the full RFA and application materials, visit https://plccommunity.org/2027-achievement-center-rfa/

Eligibility:

All institutions listed below are eligible:

• Nonprofit organizations, including those with IRS 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) determinations,
• Faith-based organizations,
• Government agencies,
• Universities/educational institutions,
• Private Enterprises.