The District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES) is requesting applications for the Office of Youth Programs Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program (MBSYEP) Pathways to the Finance Industry Grant.
Donor Name: District of Columbia Department of Employment Services
State: District of Columbia
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/18/2025
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
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.
Funding Information
Up to $150,000.00 is available in total for awards through this RFA. DOES intends to issue at least one (1) grant award. The MBSYEP Grant is funded 100% through local funds from the District of Columbia.
Eligibility Criteria
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.
For more information, visit DOES.
