Multilingual Learner Exploratory Pilot: Testing Solutions for Access RFP

POSTING DATE: FEBRUARY 9, 2026

DUE DATE: MARCH 3, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time (PT)

UPDATE(S):

• February 18, 2026: Updated Informational Webinar section to include the webinar slides.
• February 25. 2026: Updated Questions & Answers section with Multilingual Learner Exploratory Pilot Testing Solutions for Access RFP

ELIGIBLE PROPOSERS

Proposers must meet the following minimum requirement(s):

1. Eligible Applicants include: Community-based organizations (with an active 501(c) 3 status or fiscally sponsored), Local Education Agencies, or other organizations working in direct partnership with LAUSD schools offering TK.
2. Experience in early childhood education, multilingual programs, or family/community engagement.
3. Demonstrated ability to leverage existing, active relationships with LAUSD system partners and/or LAUSD school sites to support implementation and testing of the proposed pilot strategies.
4. Proposed project is implemented in, or directly impacts, one or more of the targeted neighborhoods as indicated in Targeted Neighborhoods and Priority Schools List – Appendix C.

Eligibility requirements are the minimum requirements to apply. If your entity is required to register with the California Secretary of State’s website, First 5 LA will verify an “active” status via California Secretary of State’s website: Online Business Services | California Secretary of State.

Proposers that do not meet the minimum requirement(s) above will not pass the first level of review (see Section IX. Selection Process).

DESCRIPTION

First 5 LA seeks proposals from qualified organizations to implement and test creative and innovative projects that accelerate and strengthen the development and quality of multilingual Transitional Kindergarten (TK) programs across LAUSD.

Multilingual Learner Exploratory Pilot: Testing Solutions for Access Cover Letter – PDF
Multilingual Learner Exploratory Pilot: Testing Solutions for Access RFP – PDF

Appendices:

For Information Purposes

• • Appendix A – Sample Contract – [PDF]
  • Appendix B – Application Checklist [PDF]
  • Appendix C – Targeted Neighborhoods and Priority Schools Map

For Submission

• • Appendix D – Due Diligence Assessment Form [PDF]
  • Appendix E – Organizational Conflict of Interest Form [PDF]
  • Appendix F – Proposed Budget and Budget Narrative [XLSX]

ADDENDA

Please check the Funding Center webpage regularly for updates and addenda. First 5 LA has the right to amend this solicitation by written addendum. First 5 LA is responsible only for that which is expressly stated in the solicitation document and any authorized written addenda thereto. Such addenda shall be made available via the online funding center. Failure to address the requirements of such addendum may result in the proposal not being considered, at the sole discretion of First 5 LA. Addenda to this solicitation, if any, will be posted on this webpage. It is the responsibility of proposers to ensure, prior to submission, that their proposal reflects the most recent information and RFP requirements.

INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR

The Informational Webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, February 18, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time

Informational Webinar: Multilingual Learner Exploratory Pilot: Testing Solutions for Access RFP

Informational Webinar Presentation: Multilingual Learner Exploratory RFP

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

To ensure that all potential proposers receive the same information, all questions and answers received are compiled and posted on this webpage. All questions and requests for additional information regarding this RFP must be submitted to Jessica Guerrero-Franco at jg**************@******la.org before 5:00 pm PT on February 23, 2026.

First 5 LA reserves the sole right to determine the timing and content of the responses to all questions and requests for additional information. First 5 LA may respond to individual inquiries and then post replies to all questions by the posting date.

Listed below are the Questions and Answers received by February 24, 2025:

• Multilingual Learner Exploratory Pilot Testing Solutions for Access RFP Q&A

DEADLINE TO APPLY

An online application packet complete with required documents must be received by First 5 LA no later than 5:00 pm PT on March 3, 2026. Please review the RFP’s Timeline for Selection Process to ensure availability during the proposal review activities.

HOW TO APPLY

To respond to this RFP, please submit your proposal and all required documents through the online application system designated by First 5 LA by no later than 5:00 pm PT on March 3, 2026:

Step 1: Create a user account by clicking here.

Step 2: Once a user account has been created, click here to access the application.

Step 3: Once an application has been started, click here to modify and/or submit your application. Please do not create a new application once you have started your application.

For help with the online application click here.

Proposers must submit all required documents specified in the RFP through this online form. It is highly recommended that you print a copy of your application for your records prior to clicking “Submit.” To do this, click “Printer-Friendly Version.” You should review the printed copy prior to submitting the application electronically. In addition, you should ensure that the attachments were successfully uploaded by reviewing the list of attachments included.

NOTE: Once the online application has been submitted, proposers cannot make edits.

CONTACT US

All questions and requests for additional information regarding this RFP must be submitted via email to Jessica Guerrero-Franco at jg**************@******la.org.