DCYF Student Success Fund Technical Assistance Request for Proposals

The Student Success Fund Technical Assistance RFP includes up to $3.7 million per year for up to 7 contracts. Contracts will run from July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2029. Awards depend on available funding.

The Student Success Fund (SSF) helps San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) schools use the community schools model to improve student outcomes. This RFP will fund organizations to help schools with planning, staff training, coaching and other support.

Scope of services

Selected organizations will work with SFUSD school staff, including principals, community schools coordinators, beacon directors, teachers and other school partners.

Services include:

• School-site technical assistance
  Coach and guide school staff as they put their school plans into action. Provide workshops, training and other support based on each school's needs. Help with evaluations, tools and other school projects.
• Coordination and alignment
  Work with DCYF, SFUSD and other technical assistance providers to plan and coordinate services. Help lead meetings and create tools and resources that schools and providers can use.
• Summits and shared learning
  Plan and lead summits, retreats, workshops and other events where school staff can learn from experts and each other. Create materials and resources to support these events.

See the full RFP for minimum qualifications, the complete scope of work and proposal requirements.

Dates may be subject to change.

• RFP issued
  Monday October 26, 2026
• Question submission period
  Monday October 26, 2026 to Friday November 6, 2026
• Deadline to submit questions
  Friday November 6, 2026 at 5PM
• Answers to questions posted
  Monday November 16, 2026 by 5PM
• Intent to Apply due
  Monday November 23, 2026 at 5PM
• Verification emails sent
  Monday December 7, 2026
• Intent to Apply protest period
  Monday December 7, 2026 to Thursday December 10, 2026
• Deadline to submit Intent to Apply protests
  Thursday December 10, 2026 at 5PM
• Intent to Apply protest decisions posted
  Monday December 21, 2026
• Additional emails sent (if needed)
  Monday December 21, 2026
• RFP system accepts proposals
  Monday December 21, 2026 to Friday January 15, 2027
• Written proposal, budget and proposed changes to City's contract terms due
  Friday January 15, 2027 at 5PM
• Notice of Intent to Award
  Monday February 22, 2027
• Notice of Intent to Award protest period
  Monday February 22, 2027 to Thursday February 25, 2027
• Deadline to submit Notice of Intent to Award protests
  Thursday February 25, 2027 at 5PM

1. Enter your name and email address to download the RFP document.
2. Submit RFP questions to RFP@dcyf.org by Friday November 6, 2026 at 5PM. DCYF staff will only respond to questions submitted during the official question period.
3. Review the Questions & Answers document when it is posted on this page on Monday November 16, 2026.
4. Submit an Intent to Apply application through DCYF's online RFP system by Monday November 23, 2026 at 5PM. Organizations that meet the minimum qualifications will receive access to submit a Written Proposal and Budget.
5. Submit your Written Proposal, Budget and any proposed changes to the City's contract terms through the online RFP system by Friday January 15, 2027 at 5PM.

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