California Department of Education Tobacco-Use Prevention and Youth Engagement Grant Cohort 2026-29 RFA
Hemet UnifiedSchool · Hemet, CA- Due
- Feb 20, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Dec 1, 2025
- Contract term
- 3 years
The 30-second brief
The California Department of Education is soliciting applications for the TPYE Cohort 2026-29 grant to provide tobacco-use prevention education and youth engagement services for students in grades 6-12. Applications are due February 20, 2026.
Tobacco-use prevention education curriculum, Youth engagement service, Additional service, Expenditure reports, Annual progress reports
Capacity (25%), Services (60%), Tobacco-Free Policy Development and Implementation (5%), Project Budget (5%), Overall plan (5%)
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Summary
The California Department of Education is soliciting applications for the TPYE Cohort 2026-29 grant to provide tobacco-use prevention education and youth engagement services for students in grades 6-12. Applications are due February 20, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Tobacco-use prevention education curriculum
- Youth engagement service
- Additional service
- Expenditure reports
- Annual progress reports
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Intent to Submit (ITS) form
- Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for consortia
- Letter of Support (LOS) for single LEAs
- Inventory Report
- Grant Award Notification (AO-400)
- Submit to
- https://tupegems.ucsd.edu
- Scope location
- Sacramento, CA
- Reported agency
- California Department of Education
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Hemet Unified?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 20, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://tupegems.ucsd.edu.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Hemet Unified in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Tobacco-use prevention education curriculum, Youth engagement service, Additional service, Expenditure reports, Annual progress reports. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Capacity (25%), Services (60%), Tobacco-Free Policy Development and Implementation (5%), Project Budget (5%), Overall plan (5%)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Hemet Unified?
All active and historical solicitations from Hemet Unified are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Hemet Unified regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Intent to Submit (ITS) form, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for consortia, Letter of Support (LOS) for single LEAs, Inventory Report, Grant Award Notification (AO-400). Review the full document from Hemet Unified for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Sacramento, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.