Mayor’s Office of Prevention, Intervention and Opportunity: E-Sports Play & Career Exploration RFP

The City of Cleveland’s Mayor’s Office of Prevention, Intervention and Opportunity is seeking an experienced provider to deliver a city‑wide, out‑of‑school time (OST) esports program that combines competitive gaming with career‑exploration activities for youth ages 8‑18. The program will run 38 weeks across four seasonal sessions (Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027, Summer 2027) at six Neighborhood Resource and Recreation Centers. Providers must submit evidence‑based program designs, recruitment and retention plans, daily attendance tracking, and outcome‑measurement tools, and must be capable of serving youth with disabilities. The contract budget is capped at $120,000 annually, and the City expects regular reporting, data sharing, and participation in trainings and council hearings.