Current Funding Opportunities and Request for Investment

The Seattle Human Services Department implements its investments in human services through processes called Request for Investment (RFI), Request for Qualifications (RFQ), and Request for Proposals (RFP).

An RFI/RFQ is an open and competitive funding allocation process. With an RFI, the City defines the investment results within a Strategic Investment Plan Program Area. Interested agencies may respond to a RFI/RFQ by submitting a proposal requesting an investment by the City of Seattle for a specific project, program, or service. RFIs and RFQs are reviewed as part of a process that identifies the proposals most likely to deliver results. The contact person listed for each RFI/RFQ announcement can assist you with questions about the process.

To get information about the current year's activity, view the 2012 Schedule of Funding Opportunities. This schedule is updated on a regular basis.

Integrated Job Readiness Training for Immigrant/Refugee Youth & Families Request for Investment (RFI)

The City of Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) is seeking investment proposals from agencies/organizations interested in providing integrated job readiness services for immigrant/refugee youth and families. Approximately $465,361 is available for the planned period of May 15, 2012 – May 14, 2013. Please review the downloadable documents below for detailed submission qualifications, guidelines, and process.

Deadline

All proposals must be received in person, by mail, or electronic submission by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 14, 2012.

Proposals can be mailed or hand delivered to:
Seattle Human Services Department
RFI Response – Integrated Job Readiness Training for Immigrant/Refugee Youth & Families
ATTN: Diane Pien
700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 5800
P.O. Box 34215
Seattle, WA 98104-4215

To submit electronically online, go to the HSD’s Online Proposal Submission System. No faxed proposals will be accepted. Late applications will not be accepted or reviewed for funding consideration.

Information Sessions

Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to attend one of the information sessions:

Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Beacon Hill Library Meeting Room
2821 Beacon Avenue S., Seattle 98144

OR

Wednesday, January 11, 2012, 10:00 a.m. - noon
2100 Building Board Room
2100 24th Avenue S., Seattle 98144

Please bring a copy of the RFI Document to the information session. Questions and Answers generated during the information sessions will be posted on this website.

RFI Questions and Answers

Immigrant and Refugee Job Readiness Training RFI Questions and Answers

The period for agencies to submit questions regarding the Request for Investment has been extended to close of business, Wednesday, February 1, 2012.

Contact

Diane Pien at diane.pien@seattle.gov or 206-386-1142

Application Materials

• RFI Cover Letter
• RFI Document (PDF. Please complete the application form in the WORD format available through the links listed below)
• RSVP Form for Developing Organizations Technical Assistance Workshops (Word)
• Developing Organization Application Form and associated forms (Word)
• Experienced Agency Application Form and associated forms (Word)
• Budget and Personnel Detail (Excel) *Applicants may use either Word or Excel to submit their budget and personnel detail information. If using Excel, please complete the Personnel detail sheet first, because the subtotals for personnel in the Personnel Detail will automatically appear in the Budget Form.
• Master Agency Services Agreement

Information

For more information about Seattle Human Services Funding Opportunities,
contact Sara Levin, Fiscal and Contracts Director, at 206-684-8691.

Seattle Human Services Department
Street address: 700 5th Avenue, Suite 5800, Seattle, WA 98104
Mailing address: PO Box 34215, Seattle, WA 98124-4215

Phone: 206-386-1001
Fax: 206-233-5119
TTY/TTD: 206-233-2778

Accommodations for people with disabilities provided upon request.