Youth Service Corps 2027

The City of Stockton is seeking qualified community‑based organizations to design, implement, and manage a Youth Service Corps program for fiscal year 2027. The program will be funded by California Volunteers (total award $1.5 M, with $655 k earmarked for a single organization) and must be fully expended by December 31 2027. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM PST on October 8 2026. The scope includes program design, youth recruitment (ages 16‑30, with 75 % priority applicants), job placement, compensation (minimum $16.90 /hr), wrap‑around services, reporting, and compliance with insurance, labor and economic‑sanctions requirements. The City will act as fiscal sponsor; the awarded proponent will receive a professional services agreement and may subcontract. Evaluation will consider qualifications, technical approach, staff capacity, trauma‑informed practices, and price. • Funding: $655,000 available for one or more community‑based organizations (multiple awards possible). • Target youth: 16‑30 years, priority to low‑income, justice‑involved, foster‑care, etc. • Program length: Jan 1 2027 – Dec 31 2027 (up to 12 months). • Required deliverables: recruitment, placement, training, workshops, monthly/quarterly reports, surveys, and final impact summary. • Minimum youth wage: $16.90 /hr (or local minimum). • Mandatory insurance and compliance documentation. • Proposal deadline: Oct 8 2026, 2:00 PM PST (electronic or USB flash drive). • Questions due: Sep 16 2026. • Evaluation criteria: qualifications (30 %), service delivery plan (20 %), capacity (15 %), trauma‑informed approach (10 %), price (25 %).