Youth and Recreation Department Summer 2026 Family Neighborhood Pop Up (Family Fun Day) Management

The City of New Haven's Youth and Recreation Department is seeking a New Haven-based youth-serving community organization to manage the fiscal needs of the Summer 2026 Family Neighborhood Pop Up (Family Fun Day) program. The program is an outdoor mobile community gathering where New Haven residents can enjoy free food, games, and activities for families, held once a week for 6 weeks between July and August 2026. The selected organization will manage payment of subcontractors providing services for the weekly events. The budget allotment is $85,000, including a maximum administrative fee of 6%. The organization will be responsible for managing the program under the direction of the Youth and Recreation Department and its designee. Some key requirements include: • Managing payment of subcontractors • Selecting subcontractors with limited input from the winning solicitor • Managing the program under the direction of the Youth and Recreation Department • Ensuring compliance with the City's Living Wage Ordinance • Providing a detailed financial report within 30 days after the completion of the event The City of New Haven is committed to promoting the economic health and well-being of its residents and encourages city-based businesses to apply.