Youth Jobs ( Prop P ) 2026 - 2027

2026-11-03

The City of St . Louis Department of Public Safety ( DPS ) and the Office of Violence Prevention ( OVP ) are seeking proposals from qualified nonprofit organizations to provide job training to youth between the ages of 15 - 24 years old who reside in the City of St . Louis . Programs may also seek to establish , develop , and instill life skills that encourage and prepare youth for future opportunities . The goal is to reduce the likelihood of youth involvement in criminal activity . The selected Respondent ( s ) will be required to place eligible youth in training programs that lead to paid work that align with the youths ’ career interests . Stipends should be paid during the youth ’ s participation in the job training program . Successful Respondents will be required to participate in coordinated efforts with other funded agencies and other key system partners . Where relevant , agencies will be expected to participate in training and technical assistance designed to build capacity and ensure fidelity to best practice service models . Additionally , funded agencies are required to participate in evaluation activities to inform continuous improvement and learning among the network .

Missouri

2026-04-29