When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 9, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 9, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $20,000.

It was issued by Rural Youth Institute.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Youth development or mentoring organizations with relevant program experience. Organizations experienced in implementing evidence-based frameworks. Providers capable of recruiting and training adult and peer mentors. Teams prepared to participate in ongoing training, network meetings, and collaborative learning. Organizations with capacity to deliver and sustain a multi-year youth support model.

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Overview

Education, Training & Libraries

Posted: October 1, 2026Deadline: November 9, 2026

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SUMMARY

A Maine government authority seeks an organization to implement a multi-year mentoring and youth development model supported by grant funding, training, and participation in an ongoing learning network.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Complete training in the Aspirations Incubator Pillars and Practices
Actively participate in the Aspirations Incubator network
Design and implement a multi-year mentoring and youth development model
Recruit, train, and utilize adult and peer mentors
Maintain a partnership with the local school district formalized through an MOU
Hire a full-time program manager within the first 2 years
Submit current year organizational budget
Submit current year program budget
Submit two letters of support from community partners or supporters

BUDGET

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$20,000

TIMELINE

Virtual Information Session: October 13th, 2026

Proposal Submission Deadline: November 9th, 2026

Decision Announcement: Week of January 3rd, 2027

Grant Disbursement: Week of January 14th, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

November 9, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

Rural Youth Institute

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Maine is seeking an organization to participate in an implementation funding grant program supporting new organizations committed to adopting an evidence-based mentoring and youth development model.

The selected organization will complete training on the program’s pillars and practices, participate in the aspirations incubator network through monthly check-ins, collaborative learning sessions, and an annual convening, and design and implement a comprehensive multi-year model aligned with the program framework and vision. The organization will also recruit, train, and utilize adult and peer mentors to provide consistent, long-term support for youth.

A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 13, 2026. Proposals are due November 9, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 9, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 9, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $20,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Rural Youth Institute.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Youth development or mentoring organizations with relevant program experience
Organizations experienced in implementing evidence-based frameworks
Providers capable of recruiting and training adult and peer mentors
Teams prepared to participate in ongoing training, network meetings, and collaborative learning
Organizations with capacity to deliver and sustain a multi-year youth support model

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