FY27 RFP COAEREF27001 for Refugee Mentoring
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
Who can apply
. The Agency anticipates awarding multiple contracts from this procurement. Schedule of Important Dates (All times and dates listed are local Iowa time.) The following dates are set forth for informational purposes. The Agency reserves the right to change them. EVENT DATE RFP Issued April 30, 2026 Written Questions and Responses: Round 1 Questions Due: Responses Posted By: May 7, 2026 May 14, 2026 Round 2 Questions Due: Responses Posted By: May 21, 2026 May 28, 2026 Final Questions Due: Responses Posted By: June 4, 2026 June 11, 2026 Applications Due June 18, 2026 by 4:00 PM Local Iowa Time Post Notice of Intent to Award On or about July 16, 2026
About this opportunity
Purpose The purpose of this RFP #COAEREF27001 is to select qualified applicants to provide Youth Mentoring (YM) services to Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) eligible youth ages 15–24 in Iowa, consistent with ORR guidance. Program goals are to promote positive civic/social engagement and support educational/vocational advancement. Services include matching youth with mentors (one-on-one or group) and providing case management to support educational and career development, within five years of the youth’s date of eligibility. The Agency anticipates awarding multiple contracts from this procurement. Schedule of Important Dates (All times and dates listed are local Iowa time.) The following dates are set forth for informational purposes. The Agency reserves the right to change them. EVENT ...