Lexington-Fayette County Ionwave #RFP-16-2026

Grant Funding for Childhood & Youth Development Services in Fayette County, KY

This opportunity seeks qualified non-profit organizations to deliver childhood and youth development services in Fayette County, Kentucky, under the Extended Social Resources (ESR) Grant Program. - Government Buyer: - Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government - Department of Social Services, Division of Procurement - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) non-profits with a physical presence in Fayette County and a Gold Seal of Transparency on Candid.org - Products/Services Requested: - Childhood & Youth Development Services (no part numbers or quantities specified) - Focus areas include student learning loss, youth violence prevention, mentorship, and access to early care and education - Services must use evidence-based models - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Applicants must be 501(c)(3) non-profits with a Gold Seal of Transparency on Candid.org - Physical presence in Fayette County is required - Funding target is approximately $694,000 for two fiscal years (FY2027 and FY2028) - Funding for the second year is contingent on Council approval - Proposals must be submitted electronically via the IonWave platform - Compliance with equal employment opportunity laws and affirmative action is required - Minority- and women-owned business participation is encouraged - Strict prohibition on contacting staff outside the designated contact during the RFP period

Description

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government is soliciting proposals for the ESR Childhood & Youth Development Grant Program. This Request for Proposal (RFP) aims to procure services related to childhood and youth development under the Extended Social Resources (ESR) Grant Program. Proposals must be submitted electronically via IonWave by April 30, 2026, and the process includes a virtual pre-proposal meeting on April 9, 2026. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with equal employment opportunity laws and encourages participation from minority- and women-owned businesses.

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