Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning

10/09/2026

09/25/2026

This fall, DEEL is engaging community members – Seattle teens and young people up to 24, as well as local organizations who offer youth mentoring programs—to help design a new grant.

The Every Child Ready-Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise (FEPP) Levy includes approximately $800,000 in annual funding to promote youth safety by increasing access to mentoring and reconnecting youth to education and career pathways. These funds prioritize services for youth most impacted by gun violence.

DEEL invites youth and local organizations to participate in the program design survey, which is open through Friday, October 16, 2026. Up to 20 survey participants will be randomly selected for a $50 e-gift card.

🤝 Youth Survey – www.surveymonkey.com/r/265956F
🤝 CBO Provider Survey – www.surveymonkey.com/r/PYJ3Q5L

Seattle youth who respond to the survey may also indicate interest to participate in a paid focus group where you can share in detail about experiences with school attendance, academic and life challenges, meaningful support, and more.

Learn more at https://education.seattle.gov/deel-seeks-seattle-youth-community-organizations-mentoring-grant-design/.

Email questions to [email protected].

07/29/2026

Community Hub: Your space to breathe, create, and connect. Free art, music, movement, and nature programs for Seattle teens ages 12–19.

Brought to you by Seattle Parks and Recreation, Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning and Office of Arts & Culture Seattle teaming up to expand free arts opportunities for Seattle teens and young adults.

Try something new, meet your community, and tap into your creativity. Supplies, equipment, and snacks included. Find programs at Community Centers and Teen Life Centers across Seattle: https://www.seattle.gov/parks/childcare/teen-programs/community-hub or email [email protected] for details.

07/27/2026

At DEEL, our hearts are with all the members of our community who were impacted by the tragic events at Seattle Center during the Bite of Seattle.

In moments like this, when so many are left to process the grief, fear, and trauma of bearing witness to incidents of gun violence, we want to take a moment to remind our city that Seattle youth ages 13 to 24 can find support now with free therapy through one of our partners:

- Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS)
- Counseling and Referral
- Odessa Brown Children's Clinic
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- Seneca Family of Agencies
- Southwest Youth And Family Services
- Talkspace
- Therapy Fund Foundation

Learn more and find free care now at www.seattle.gov/youthmentalhealth.

Please share with those closest to you, especially any young person who may need care, someone who can listen and offer support as they process this tragic loss. It’s okay to ask for help. You deserve to be heard, seen, and find the care that you need.

06/11/2026

Reminder! Applications for the Youth Mental Health Therapeutic Services RFP close tomorrow, Friday, June 12, 2026 at 11:59pm.

Make sure you have reviewed the application guidelines and all supporting materials at https://www.seattle.gov/education/for-providers/funding-opportunities/2026-youth-mental-health-therapeutic-services-rfp to successfully submit your application before the deadline.

06/08/2026

Reminder! Applications for the Youth Mental Health Therapeutic Services RFP close on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 11:59pm.

The deadline to ask questions is Tuesday, June 9. Submit your questions now by emailing [email protected] with “Youth Mental Health Therapeutic Services RFP” in the subject line.

Visit https://www.seattle.gov/education/for-providers/funding-opportunities/2026-youth-mental-health-therapeutic-services-rfp to learn more about this funding opportunity and submit your application now.

06/02/2026

Reminder! Join for a live Teams info session regarding the Youth Mental Health Therapeutic Services Request for Proposal (RFP) funding opportunity.

Info Session 2: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 from 12-1pm

Details available via the RFP webpage. Visit https://www.seattle.gov/education/for-providers/funding-opportunities/2026-youth-mental-health-therapeutic-services-rfp to learn more and register.

Applications are open through Friday, June 12, 2026 at 11:59pm.

Questions? Email [email protected] with the subject line “Youth Mental Health Therapeutic Services RFP”.

05/26/2026

Reminder! Join for a live Teams info session regarding the Youth Mental Health Therapeutic Services Request for Proposal (RFP) funding opportunity.

Info Session 1: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from 4-5pm

Details available via the RFP webpage. Visit https://www.seattle.gov/education/for-providers/funding-opportunities/2026-youth-mental-health-therapeutic-services-rfp to learn more and register.

Applications are open through Friday, June 12, 2026 at 11:59pm.

Questions? Email [email protected] with the subject line “Youth Mental Health Therapeutic Services RFP”.

05/22/2026

Seattle Youth Safety Ambassadors joined their peers, City leaders, and last tonight in the Central District to . Community members gathered to walk, talk, listen, and learn together about community safety concerns. Join us on June 3rd when we run it back for the Seattle walk #2! MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

05/18/2026

Applications for the Youth Mental Health Therapeutic Services Request for Proposal (RFP) are open now! Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning is accepting applications from providers and organizations serving Seattle secondary aged youth and young adults up to age 24.

Complete application timeline and supporting materials can be viewed on the RFP webpage. Learn more at: https://www.seattle.gov/education/for-providers/funding-opportunities/2026-youth-mental-health-therapeutic-services-rfp

Providers must serve Seattle secondary students and/or youth ages 13-24 who live and/or attend school in Seattle. Additionally, successful funding proposals must:
✅Provide direct clinical therapeutic services (individual and/or group therapy), including intake, assessment, and treatment planning
✅Reduce barriers to accessing care
✅Expand service access for underserved youth populations
✅Deliver culturally responsive care aligned with youth needs
✅Conduct youth engagement through outreach and referral partnerships
✅Coordinate with schools, providers, and community partners to improve referral pathways and streamline service delivery

A total of $1M in funding is available for the contract period from September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027.

✅Join DEEL for live Teams info sessions on Wed 5/27 and Wed 6/27. Learn more and register to attend via the RFP webpage.

✍🏾 To learn more about the Youth Mental Health Therapeutic Services RFP and apply by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, June 12, visit https://www.seattle.gov/education/for-providers/funding-opportunities/2026-youth-mental-health-therapeutic-services-rfp.