Youth Pathways to the Finance Industry RFA Grant

The Youth Pathways to the Finance Industry RFA aims to provide enriching summer work experiences for District youth aged 14 to 24 through the Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program. This initiative seeks qualified organizations to develop a structured program that exposes youth ages 16-18 to finance careers, including professional development and internships. Applicants must demonstrate effectiveness in meeting the needs of this target population and are encouraged to attend a pre-application conference.

Note: All interested applicants are encouraged to attend the virtual preapplication conference on April 9, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.
The Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program (MBSYEP) is a locally funded initiative sponsored by the Department of Employment Services (DOES) that provides District youth ages 14 to 24 with enriching and constructive summer work experiences through subsidized placements in the private and government sectors.
DOES, through its Office of Youth Programs, is seeking applications from qualified and reputable organizations who can effectively develop and administer a high quality, structured program focused on exposure to careers in finance and providing related classroom instruction to District youth who are interested in becoming finance professionals and between the ages of 16-18 years old participating in MBSYEP. The six-week program will include a week long college tour, intensive professional development, training and a hands-on internship in the financial industry

Eligibility

Eligibility: DOES will make these grants available through a competitive process. Eligible applicants include public and private non-profit and for-profit organizations eligible to do business with the District government, including but not limited to community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, public, charter or alternative secondary schools and post-secondary institutions. Applicants shall have demonstrated effectiveness providing the requested services and meeting the needs of the target population.