Request for Application (RFA)- NYC Catalyst Fund II
About This Opportunity
Economic Development Corporation United States: Request for Application (RFA)- NYC. Supply contract, youth development. Submission deadline Jan 2029.
This is a supplies contract in the Youth, education and training and information and communication technology sectors, with a focus on Entrepreneurship and Workforce. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before January 2, 2029.
Published through NYC City Record, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the Youth sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is issuing a Request for Applications (RFA) to seek applications from investment fund managers (each, a Fund Manager) that are raising capital for an investment fund (each, an Investment Fund) with objectives that align with the NYC Catalyst Fund II (the Program).The goals of the Program include fueling economic development in New York City, achieving NYCEDCs broader impact, and generating income for NYCEDC. NYCEDC expects to allocate $25 million to the Program and make commitments up to $5 million to each Investment Fund selected by the Program. Additional funding may be allocated to the Program at the discretion of NYCEDC.NYCEDC is interested in funds that have a well-articulated financial return strategy, a demonstrated commitment to New York City, and a strategy that aligns with at least one of the below impact areas: Diverse Entrepreneurship: The Fund Manager must demonstrate an investment strategy for the Investment Fund that is focused on investing in underrepresented founders and their businesses. Economic Mobility: The Fund Manager must demonstrate an investment strategy for the Investment Fund that is focused on closing income and wealth gaps through, but not limited to, small business financing, workforce and business development, education, and/or alternative wealth creation pathways. Innovation Sectors: The Fund Manager must demonstrate an investment strategy for the Investment Fund that is focused on high-growth, innovative industries that are integral to New York Citys economic growth and the creation of high-quality local jobs. NYCEDC plans to select Fund Managers based on factors stated in the selection criteria section of the RFA, which include, but are not limited to: the qualifications and reputation of the Fund Manager and the investment team, the Investment Funds investment and impact strategy, the Investment Funds proposed financial terms, and the Fund Managers investment track record. It is the policy of NYCEDC to comply with all federal, state and New York City laws and regulations which prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, and other protected categories and to take affirmative action in working with contracting parties to ensure certified Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) share in the economic opportunities generated by NYCEDCs projects and initiatives. Companies that have been certified with the New York City Department of Small Business Services as M/WBEs are strongly encouraged to respond. To learn more about M/WBE certification and NYCEDCs M/WBE program, please visit http://edc.nyc/opportunity-mwdbe. Fund Managers will have multiple opportunities to submit questions and/or request clarifications from NYCEDC. Questions regarding the subject matter of the RFA should be directed to NYCCF@edc.nyc. The first round of questions must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. ET on Friday, January 2, 2026. Responses to the first round of questions will be posted by Friday, January 16, 2026, to https://edc.nyc/rfps. The final round of questions must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. ET on Friday, December 1, 2028. Responses to the final round of questions will be posted by Friday, December 15, 2028, to https://edc.nyc/rfps.
Please see the RFA for details about subsequent question round deadlines. Technical questions pertaining to downloading and submitting proposals may be directed to RFPRequest@edc.nyc, while the RFA is outstanding. To download a copy of the RFA please visit https://edc.nyc/rfps. FIRST ROUND RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 4:00 p.m. ET on Friday, January 30, 2026. Subsequent round responses are outlined in the rolling submissions deadlines section of the RFA. The RFA will remain open until Tuesday, January 2, 2029, or until all funding is depleted, whichever occurs first. Applications will be evaluated on an ongoing basis as they are received. Please click the link in the Deadlines section of this projects web page to electronically upload a proposal for this solicitation. Please upload your application in a zip file with your company name and RFA title.
Agency: Economic Development Corporation
Category: Goods and Services
Selection Method: Request for Proposals
PIN: 11416- RFA
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from NYC City Record and was originally published on December 8, 2025. Last refreshed 4 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Economic Development Corporation
Economic Development Corporation has issued 266 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 19 currently open and 1 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Information & Communication Technology, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via NYC City Record and NYC Open Data. Most recent publication: June 17, 2026.
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Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Economic Development Corporation in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Supplies contract in the Youth & Employment sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit NYC City Record to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is January 2, 2029. You have 922 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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