DCYF Student Success Fund Evaluation RFP

The Student Success Fund supports San Francisco public schools using the Community Schools model. This model helps schools support the whole child, including academics, health, and family engagement.

The Student Success Fund Evaluation RFP is seeking evaluators to study how well the Fund is working and how it can improve.

Selected evaluators will:

• Study how Student Success Fund programs are working at school sites
• Look at student outcomes like attendance, learning, and well-being
• Review how schools, community partners, and families are working together
• Assess technical assistance and support provided to schools
• Evaluate the partnership between DCYF and the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD)
• Share findings and recommendations to improve the Fund

This work will help the City and SFUSD make better decisions and strengthen support for students and families.

DCYF expects to award up to $600,000 per year for three years across two contracts, running from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029.

• Submit RFP questions to RFP@dcyf.org by Sunday May 10, 2026 at 5PM. DCYF staff will only respond to questions submitted via email during the official question period.
• Review RFP Questions & Answers when posted on this page on Fri May 15, 2026 by 5PM.
• Submit an Intent to Apply in the online RFP system by Sunday May 24, 2026 at 5PM. If your organization meets the minimum qualifications, you will receive access to submit a proposal and budget.
• Submit written proposal and budget in the online RFP system by Monday July 6, 2026 at 5PM.

• RFP Issued
  Monday April 27, 2026
• Question Submission Period
  Monday April 27, 2026 – Sunday May 10, 2026
• Question Submission Period Deadline
  Sunday May 10, 2026 at 5PM
• Answers to Questions Posted
  Friday May 15, 2026 by 5PM
• Intent to Apply Application Due
  Sunday May 24, 2026 at 5PM
• Verification Emails Sent
  Monday June 1, 2026
• Intent to Apply Protest Period
  Monday June 1, 2026 – Thursday May 4, 2026
• Intent to Apply Protest Submission Deadline
  Thursday June 4, 2026 at 5PM
• Intent to Apply Protest Decisions Announced
  Monday June 15, 2026
• Additional Verification Emails Sent (If needed)
  Monday June 15, 2026
• RFP System Accepts Proposals
  Monday June 15, 2026 – Monday July 6, 2026
• Written Proposal & Budget and Proposed Changes to City’s Contract Terms Due
  Monday July 6, 2026 at 5PM
• Proposer Interviews
  Monday August 3, 2026–Friday August 14, 2026
• Notice of Intent to Award Released
  Monday August 24, 2026
• Notice of Intent to Award Protest Period
  Monday August 24, 2026 – Thursday August 27, 2026
• Notice of Intent to Award Protest Submission Deadline
  Thursday August 27, 2026 at 5PM

DCYF funding opportunities
Student Success Fund
Initiatives DCYF leads