2025 Summer Youth Programs

The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) is soliciting applications from qualified nonprofit organizations and public agencies for summer youth programs serving youth from low- and moderate-income households during summer 2025. The programs may be summer work programs serving those ages 14-15 and/or new or expanded summer youth enrichment programs predominately serving those ages 6-18.

Interested applicants can access the Request for Applications (RFA) by clicking here.

All applications must be created and submitted electronically via the Neighborly system no later than 4 p.m. CST Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. 

A pre-application conference will be held at 1 p.m. CST Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, via Zoom. Information regarding the Zoom meeting can be found in Section 3.3 of the RFA.

The criteria for evaluating applications will be based on the items set forth in the RFA. An award will be made to the most responsive and responsible applications, which in the judgment of MDHA, best meet the current needs and long-term goals of MDHA. Additionally, other requirements or restraints that may be imposed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will be weighed in the decision. Funding is contingent upon the allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the 2025 Program Year. MDHA reserves the right to reject any applications and/or waive any informality in the solicitation process. To request accommodation, please contact Conor O’Neil at 615-252-8562.