When is the submission deadline?

This RFP closed on October 6, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $500,000.

It was issued by Citi Foundation. The work is located in Virginia, United States; New York, United States; Illinois, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Organization experienced in AI education, workforce development, or youth employment programs. Demonstrated expertise integrating technical AI training with human-centered employability skills. Experience serving low-income or underserved youth populations. Capability to deliver digital-access initiatives, including shared-device hubs and low-connectivity tools. Strong background in ethical, practical, and employment-oriented AI skills development.

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Virginia, United States; New York, United States; Illinois, United States; Ireland; California, United States; Maryland, United States; New Jersey, United States; Connecticut, United States; Austria; Florida, United States; Nevada, United States; New Zealand; United Kingdom; Lebanon; Indonesia; Pakistan; Kenya; South Dakota, United States; Switzerland; Turkey; Italy; Malaysia; Netherlands; Jordan; Ukraine; Canada; Germany; South Africa; South Korea; Congo; Philippines; Bahamas; Zambia; Uganda; Sweden; Puerto Rico, United States; Bulgaria; Sri Lanka; France; Denmark; Tanzania; Bangladesh; Spain; Australia; Vietnam; Egypt; Nigeria; Tunisia; Singapore; Japan; Dominican Republic; Colombia; Ecuador; Morocco; Thailand; Costa Rica; Guatemala; El Salvador; Brazil; Belgium; Finland; Norway; Bahrain; Ghana; Honduras; Jamaica; Panama; Cameroon; Senegal; Saudi Arabia; Ivory Coast; Poland; Peru; Paraguay; Portugal; Greece; Luxembourg; Taiwan; Romania; Trinidad and Tobago; Qatar; United Arab Emirates; Kuwait; Chile; Uruguay; Israel; Czech Republic; Hungary; Slovakia; Gabon; Argentina; Algeria; Kazakhstan; Washington, D.C., United StatesPosted: September 23, 2026Deadline: October 6, 2026

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SUMMARY

A one-year engagement to develop AI and human-centered skills programs for low-income youth, while expanding access to digital resources and employment opportunities.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a registered nonprofit entity under local law
Must have a mission or strategic priority focused on serving low-income individuals
Must impact one or more of the Foundation's target geographies
Must be able to submit externally audited financial statements covering some part of calendar year 2024 or a subsequent year
Must not require the use of a fiscal sponsor
Must submit the Letter of Inquiry in English
Must not use funds for political or lobbying purposes

BUDGET

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$500,000

CONTRACT DURATION

24 months

TIMELINE

Letter of Inquiry (LOI) deadline: October 6th, 2026

Notification of invitation to submit grant application: By the end of November 2026

Final funding decisions shared: No later than the end of May 2027

Grant term start date: No sooner than June 1st, 2027

Grant disbursement years: 2027 and 2028

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 6, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

Citi Foundation

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DESCRIPTION

The issuing organization seeks a vendor to develop innovative solutions that prepare low-income youth for success in an artificial intelligence-driven workplace. The initiative should integrate human-centered capabilities into AI skills programs to strengthen employability and help participants effectively guide, interpret, and apply AI tools.

Proposed programs may include training in AI fundamentals, ethical considerations, prompt engineering, digital content creation, and AI-enabled tools, complemented by problem-solving, critical thinking, advanced reasoning, and creativity. Solutions may also expand digital access through community hubs with shared devices, open-source AI, low-connectivity or offline digital tools, and resources that improve connectivity to employment opportunities. The contract period will be one year.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: This RFP closed on October 6, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $500,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Citi Foundation. The work is located in Virginia, United States; New York, United States; Illinois, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Organization experienced in AI education, workforce development, or youth employment programs
Demonstrated expertise integrating technical AI training with human-centered employability skills
Experience serving low-income or underserved youth populations
Capability to deliver digital-access initiatives, including shared-device hubs and low-connectivity tools
Strong background in ethical, practical, and employment-oriented AI skills development

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