This notice is intended to share early information in advance of a formal procurement process. Commonwealth Corporation, on behalf of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD), plans to release a Request for Proposal for the Employment Program for Young Adults with Disabilities (YAWD) grant program. The RFP will be made available through our website (commcorp.org) and will require online proposal submission. This grant program is designed to improve workforce outcomes for young adults with disabilities. Full details, including eligibility, participation requirements, and payment information, will be outlined in the forthcoming RFP.
Commonwealth Corporation anticipates the following timeline:
| Date | |
| Anticipated RFP Release | Late September 2025 |
| Anticipated Responses from Bidders Due | Late October 2025 |
| Anticipated Contract Start Date | January 2026 |
All additional announcements about the procurement will be posted on Commonwealth Corporation’s website at www.commcorp.org.
Questions will be accepted in writing once the procurement process has officially opened. Prospective bidders are solely responsible for monitoring the Commonwealth Corporations website for amendments to this announcement, if any, and for the complete RFP posting, if any. Prospective bidders may monitor the site through publicly accessible search and browse tools. Prospective bidders can sign up at https://commcorp.formtitan.com/ftproject/yawdrfpsignup to receive email notifications when new responses are posted. However, all potential bidders are advised to check the Commonwealth Corporation’s website periodically for additional information and updates until submissions are due.