Request for Applications: Oasis Youth Leadership Program — DYRS
DYRS seeks community-based organizations to deliver intensive mentoring and family engagement programming for at-risk youth in communities affected by gun violence and crime.
🔍 Quick Snapshot
- Provider: Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS), District of Columbia Government
- Opportunity Type: Grant Opportunity (Request for Applications, RFA)
- Grant Amount: Up to USD 500,000
- Deadline: 29 August 2025 (5 pm ET)
- Program Start Date: 1 October 2025
- Location: District of Columbia, USA
- Themes: Intensive mentoring, family engagement, rehabilitation, positive youth development
🌍 About the Program
The DYRS Oasis Youth Leadership Program funds community-based organizations to provide at-risk youth with strong mentorship, positive role models, and family engagement services. This cohort-based initiative focuses on resilience, prosocial behavior, and connecting youth with supportive adults in high-risk communities.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofit organizations (IRS 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4))
- Faith-based organizations
- Government agencies
- Universities and educational institutions
- Private enterprises
- Must serve communities in the District of Columbia, USA
🎁 Program Benefits
- Grants of up to USD 500,000 for 12 months
- Funding to support robust mentoring and family support infrastructure
- Opportunity to implement innovative, holistic youth programs
- Potential for renewal based on performance and funding availability
- Direct impact on youth in communities most affected by violence
📝 How to Apply
- Go to the DYRS Current Funding Opportunities page
- Download the full RFA document and FAQ sheet
- Prepare your application package according to RFA instructions
- Email your complete application to dyrs@dc.gov by 5 pm ET on 29 August 2025
📅 Program Timeline
- RFA Posted Online: 29 July 2025
- Application Deadline: 29 August 2025 (5 pm ET)
- Program Start Date: 1 October 2025
🚀 Ready to Support At-Risk Youth?
Apply now for the DYRS Oasis Youth Leadership Program grant and help transform the lives of young people in communities affected by violence.
Apply via DYRSQuestions? Email dyrs@dc.gov
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Source: dyrs.dc.gov
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