The City of Spokane (City) seeks feedback from Homeless Service Providers relating to the costs of providing temporary surge capacity of Emergency Shelter beds during inclement weather events. Community, Housing, and Human Services operates with $250,000 per year for inclement weather emergency shelter surge capacity; as such we are seeking cost effective strategies to ensure life safety sheltering is available during extreme weather.
Concurrent with this published Request for Information (RFI), Spokane County Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the City of Spokane Valley (together) have also issued their own RFI to determine the interest of potential applicants as it relates to the provision of temporary surge capacity of Emergency Shelter beds. If you are a provider outside of the City limits, please respond to the HCD (County/City of Spokane Valley) RFI.
This request is issued solely for information gathering and planning purposes. This request does not obligate the City to any contract at any time. In the event the City desires to contract, a separate competitive solicitation will be issued, and respondents will not have had to reply to this request to be considered for future awards.
The City’s goal with this RFI is to identify current providers who have existing overnight staffing and are serving similar populations, to provide a minimum of 10 beds per location during inclement weather events in compliance with Spokane Municipal Code (SMC) which in summary means activation of beds in the following conditions:
Review the complete Inclement Weather RFI (PDF 237 KB).
Please provide your response by way of email to arielleanderson@spokanecity.org. Responses can be embedded in the email itself or as an attachment.
All responses must be submitted no later than Sept. 25, 2024 by 5 p.m.
The City of Spokane's Community, Housing and Human Services (CHHS) Department is pleased to announce a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Homeless Services in the City of Spokane.
In furtherance of the Mayor's Executive Order 2024-0006, Written Findings of Emergency to Implement an Integrated Response to the Opioid Crisis and per the June 2024 SDG Guidelines, applicants may apply for projects that support sober living; however, no more than 20% of the overall funded projects supported through CHG/SDG in our Continuum can meet a higher barrier threshold and must otherwise follow a low barrier model.
Additionally, the City encourages Scattered Site Emergency Shelter Proposals that will support the Navigation Center Model as proposed in the most recently published NOFA and the 2024 Emergency Shelter Audit.
The total available for this NOFA is approximately $3,900,000 for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. The funds supporting this NOFA are Washington State Department of Commerce Consolidated Homeless Grant/The City of Spokane and any subrecipients of the City of Spokane are required to adhere to funding requirements as specified by CHG/SDG guidelines.
The most competitive proposals must be able to clearly demonstrate the following:
Review the complete Homeless Services in the City of Spokane NOFA (PDF 370 KB).
Applications will be available on June 25, 2024. Download Application (MS Word 111 KB).
You may also review the Risk Assessment Questionnaire (MS Word 36 KB).
Application submission deadline: July 14, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered for funding.
Completed applications must be submitted to chhsrfp@spokanecity.org.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to be sure the proposals are submitted ahead of time.
Technical Assistance workshops will be available as follows:
Workshop #1
June 28, 2024, from 8:30 am - 9:30 am. Join the workshop on Teams!
Staff will review the contents of the funding notice, application process and provide guidance that will make proposals more competitive. CHHS encourages applicants to attend.
Applicants seeking technical assistance may, up until the submission deadline, email CHHS Staff for assistance. Please email arielleanderson@spokanecity.org for questions or to set-up a virtual connection beyond the June 28, 2024, workshop.
Proposed Timeline
| Proposed Timeline | |
|---|---|
| June 24, 2024 | Announce RFP on CHHS department website, and by email distribution to the CHHS department Interested Parties List. |
| June 28, 2024 | Technical Assistance Workshop #1: Virtual 8:30am-9:30 a.m.
Join on Microsoft Teams |
| July 14, 2024 | Applications DUE by 11:59 p.m. Late submittals will not be accepted.
Applications can only be submitted by emailing the completed application to chhsrfp@spokanecity.org. |
| July 17, 2024 | Applications reviewed and scored by RFP committee. |
| August 7, 2024 | CHHS Board votes on RFP committee recommendations. |
| August 12, 2024 | Recommendations are taken to Urban Experience City Council Committee. |
| August 19, 2024 | Recommendations are at Council 1st Reading. |
| August 26, 2024 | Recommendations are at Council for final approval. |
| September 1, 2024 | Project Start Date (Projects may be backdated to July 1, 2024). |
The Community, Housing and Human Services (CHHS) Department is pleased to announce a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Housing Navigation Center Operator and Service Provider.
Please navigate to the Homeless Strategy page for more information on a Housing Navigation Model.
The total available for this NOFA is approximately $3,850,000 for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. The funds supporting this NOFA are Washington State Department of Commerce Consolidated Homeless Grant. The City of Spokane and any subrecipients of the City of Spokane are required to adhere to funding requirements as specified by the CHG/SDG guidelines.
The most competitive proposals must be able to clearly demonstrate the following:
In an effort to implement a scattered site model, relating to emergency shelter services, the City is seeking an Operator and a separate Primary Service Provider (PSP) to provide quick and seamless access to shelter and community resources. Applicants to this RFP will be expected to have an existing partnership that encompasses the Operator and the Service Provider at the time of submission. Only one application will be accepted under this NOFA. The overall approach is to move away from congregate shelter and instead support smaller and more focused emergency housing services throughout the City. The Housing Navigation Center (HNC) will serve as the first point of contact for community members experiencing homelessness and who are seeking emergency shelter and other services. The HNC will be the referral clearing house to efficiently and appropriately connect households to various emergency shelters in the City. Additionally, the City envisions the HNC as also providing limited bed space and the ability to surge during times of inclement weather.
The City recognizes the importance of identifying an Operator who is not currently providing direct emergency shelter services and instead can act as facilitator, supporting the PSP in effectuating their contractual duties relating to the delivery of service provision, data entry, outcomes, etc. The Operator will be the primary point of contact with the City and the PSP will maintain a subrecipient relationship with the Operator. The HNC will provide space for providers to come and directly connect to guests.
The Primary Service Provider, with oversight by the Operator, will be responsible for coordinating the variety of services needed for an individual to obtain emergency, transitional or permanent housing. Aside from directly connecting individuals to emergency housing, other services offered at the HNC should, at minimum, include:
The HNC will be responsible for managing the current (nightly) bed counts available for emergency shelter access, while noting the nuances of the subpopulation served and needs of the household. Additionally, the Operator will work with the broader community to identify pathways for existing shelters, outreach providers, and fire and police to navigate clients to scattered shelter sites.
Review the complete Housing Navigation Center Operator and Service Provider NOFA.
Application submission deadline Sunday, June 16, 2024, at 8:00 PM. Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered for funding.
Complete applications must be submitted electronically via chhsrfp@spokanecity.org.Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Should an agency require accommodations in how their application is submitted, please do not hesitate to reach out to the email listed above. It is the responsibility of the applicant to be sure the proposals are submitted ahead of time. Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals in advance of Sunday, June 16, 2024, at 8:00 PM.
Optional Technical Assistance workshop will be available as follows:
Optional Workshop #1
June 7, 2024 from 8:00 am - 9:00 am, Virtual.
CHHS Staff will be available to answer any questions regarding this NOFA. We encourage community partners and prospective applicants to reach out to CHHS Staff for any concerns or clarity needed as it relates to this NOFA. You may email arielleanderson@spokanecity.org for more information.
The City of Spokane Community, Housing, and Human Services Department is seeking proposals for well-defined housing-related services projects supporting qualifying populations associated with affordable housing facilities. An estimated $4,500,000 in local and federal funds is available for housing-related services projects through the HOME-ARP program and 1590 Affordable Housing Program.
In addition to the qualifying populations restrictions, 1590 funded projects must also meet a 60% AMI household restriction.
Review the complete Housing-Related Services Request for Proposals.
You may also review the Committee Scoring Criteria.
Access the application, supporting documents, and submit an application through the City’s Neighborly Portal. CHHS will not accept hard copies of the application.
Completed applications are due on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, by 5 p.m.
Review the request for proposal for information on the technical assistance available. For assistance in accessing the application and related forms, contact the CHHS Department at spokanechhs@spokanecity.org.
The Community, Housing, and Human Services (CHHS) Department is seeking proposals for housing projects that are highly viable, cost-effective, project-ready, and that leverage additional funding from public and private sources. An estimated combined $9,094,000 in federal and local funds are available for affordable housing development in this funding opportunity.
Review the complete Affordable Housing Development Request for Proposals
You may also review the Committee Scoring Criteria
The single-family homeownership fact sheet is available for review.
Access the application, supporting documents, and submit an application through the City’s Neighborly Portal. CHHS will not accept hard copies of the application.
Completed applications are due on Friday, June 28, 2024, by 5 p.m.
Review the request for proposal for information on the technical assistance available. For assistance in accessing the application and related forms, contact the CHHS Department at spokanechhs@spokanecity.org.
The Community, Housing, and Human Services (CHHS) Department is seeking proposals for multi-family affordable housing projects that are highly viable, cost-effective, project-ready (completed within 12-18 months), and that leverage additional funding from public and private sources. An estimated combined $3,495,200 in federal funds will be available for affordable housing development through the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME).
Access the application, supporting documents, and submit an application through the City's Neighborly Portal. CHHS will not accept hard copies of the application.
Completed applications are due on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, by 5 p.m.
Review the request for proposal for information regarding the technical assistance available. For assistance in accessing the application and related forms, contact the CHHS Department at spokanechhs@spokanecity.org.
The Community, Housing, and Human Services (CHHS) Department is seeking proposals for projects to be funded through the consolidated HHOS grant which is funded by the Consolidated Homeless Grant (CHG), Housing and Essential Needs (HEN), Human Services Grant (HSG), and Homeless Housing Assistance Act (HHAA) funding. An estimated combined $7,420,000 annually will be available for eligible project types as described in the HHOS NOFA.
Access the application, supporting documents, and submit an application through the City’s Neighborly Portal. CHHS will not accept hard copies of the application.
Completed applications are due on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 by 5 p.m.
Review the Notice of Funding Availability for information on the technical assistance available For assistance in accessing the application and related forms, contact the CHHS Department at spokanechhs@spokanecity.org.
This NOFA/RFP has been canceled. View the cancellation notice (PDF 201 KB)
The Community, Housing and Human Services (CHHS) Department is pleased to announce a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for a Shelter Operator and service provider at the TRAC shelter.
These funds are provided through federal funds and the total amount available through this NOFA is approximately 9 million.
Applications are due by Friday, August 18, 2023 at 5 p.m.
Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered for funding.
Completed applications should be submitted electronically to chhsrfp@spokanecity.org. CHHS will not accept hard copies of the application.
Does the shelter operator pay for electricity and water, sewer, garbage?
The service provide will be expected to pay Avista for electricity. Water, sewer and garbage are paid by the City of Spokane. In June the Avista bill was $2,090.71 which would was the 3rd highest bill after January, February, and March.
Does the service provider pay for the cost of the shower trailers and porta potties?
Yes, the service provider will pay for the cost of the shower trailers and the porta potties.
The Community, Housing, and Human Services (CHHS) Department is seeking proposals for multi-family affordable housing projects that are highly viable, cost-effective, project-ready (completed within 12-18 months), and that leverage additional funding from public and private sources. An estimated combined $8,200,000 in federal funds will be available for affordable housing development and supportive services through the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) and the HOME-American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP).
Review the complete HOME/HOME-ARP Request for Proposals (PDF 1.4 MB).
Access the application, supporting documents, and submit an application through the City’s Neighborly Portal. CHHS will not accept hard copies of the application.
Completed applications are due on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, by 5 p.m.
Review the request for proposal for information on the technical assistance available. For assistance in accessing the application and related forms, contact the CHHS Department at spokanechhs@spokanecity.org.
The Community Housing and Human Services (CHHS) Department is pleased to announce the CDBG Request for Proposals (RFP). Community Development Block Grant Funds are provided by the federal Department of Housing and Community Development (HUD).
Applications are due by Friday, September 15, 2023 at 5 p.m.
Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered for funding.
Apply through the City’s Neighborly Portal. CHHS will not accept hard copies of the application.
The Community, Housing and Human Services (CHHS) Department is pleased to announce a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Eviction Prevention. These funds are provided through the Washington State Department of Commerce Consolidated Homeless Grant.
The total amount available through this NOFA for all projects is approximately 2 million.
Applications are due by Friday May 19, 2023, at 5:00 PM.
Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered for funding.
Completed applications should be submitted electronically to chhsrfp@spokanecity.org. CHHS will not accept hard copies of the application.
Is there a percentage of funds that must be spent in the “rent” category for eviction prevention?
No, the private landlord set aside is gone and it doesn’t apply to Eviction Prevention.
Is the assistance time limited, can someone who applied and received funds apply and receive funds again?
There’s no limit assistance form our end, we leave it up to the County and how you want to manage it.
Is there a rental payment agreement required and can rent be paid to the tenant?
No payment to tenants are allowed at this point.
Is flexible funding an eligible category in eviction prevention?
Yes, it is part of operations please read 3.2.1 and 7.3 (7.3.3) on your SDG guidelines.
It looks like in the guidelines we can go up to 15% administrative costs for lead grantee and 15% subgrantee, am I understanding this correctly?
As a lead grantee you can get up to 15% for admin and each of your subgrantees can get up to 15% as well.
| Eviction Prevention July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Eviction Prevention Admin | Eviction Prevention Rent | Eviction Prevention Operations | Eviction Prevention Total by Organization |
| $298,200 | $845,000 | $845,000 | $1,988,200 |
| Eviction Prevention By and For Organizations 2023 – June 30, 2025* | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Eviction Prevention Admin | Eviction Prevention Rent | Eviction Prevention Operations | Eviction Prevention Total by Organization |
| $52,220 | $148,000 | $148,000 | $348,220 |
*minimum - By and For may apply for additional funds, but this is the minimum we must contract with this organizational type.
The Community, Housing and Human Services (CHHS) Department is pleased to announce a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for 2023 warming centers.
The total amount available through this NOFA for all projects is $198,327.42.
Applications are due by Dec. 30, 2022.
Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered for funding.
Completed applications should be submitted electronically to chhsrfp@spokanecity.org. CHHS will not accept hard copies of the application. Applications that do not contain the required attachments will be considered incomplete and not eligible for funding consideration.
The Community, Housing and Human Services (CHHS) Department is pleased to announce a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Rapid Capital Acquisition and Reconstruction of Affordable Housing. The intent of this NOFA is to rapidly acquire or rehab existing properties that will add and/or preserve units of affordable housing. Projects with aggressive acquisition or rehabilitation timelines will receive funding priority.
CHHS will award up to 100% of acquisition and or rehabilitation costs with a contractual requirement that funded projects have a minimum operational commitment of 2 years.
Applications will be available no later than Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, on the CHHS department website.
Application submission deadline is Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 at 5 p.m.
Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered for funding.
Complete applications will be submitted electronically (via email) to rculton@spokanecity.org. CHHS will not accept hard copies of the application. Applications that do not contain the required attachments will be considered incomplete and not eligible for funding consideration. In some instances the required attachments may require multiple email submissions.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to be sure the proposals are submitted ahead of time. Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals in advance of Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 at 5 p.m.
The Community, Housing and Human Services (CHHS) Department is pleased to announce a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for 2023 surge shelter beds and services. To be eligible for this funding your organization must have been a recipient of 2021-2022 COVID funds for shelter beds. The total amount available through this NOFA for all projects is $2,000,000. Specific details, expectations, timelines, and submittal instructions are contained in the Notice of Funding Availability (PDF 420 KB).
All communication, including questions, should be submitted by email to chhsrfp@spokanecity.org. Submissions are due on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 by 5 p.m.
The City of Spokane, through its Community Housing, and Human Services (CHHS) Department is initiating this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to solicit applications from qualified and experienced organizations/agencies to lead a host home project as part of our Youth Homelessness Demonstration Project. Specific details, expectations, timelines, and submittal instructions are contained in the Notice of Funding Availability (PDF 549 KB).
All communication, including questions, should be submitted by email to chhsrfp@spokanecity.org. Submissions are due on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 by 5 p.m.
The City of Spokane, through its Community Housing, and Human Services (CHHS) Department is initiating this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to solicit applications from qualified and experienced organizations/agencies to provide services for a regional flex capacity shelter. Specific details, expectations, timelines, and submittal instructions are contained in the Notice of Funding Availability.
All communication, including questions, should be submitted by email to chhsrfp@spokanecity.org. Submissions are due on Sunday August 14, 2022 by 11:59 p.m.
The Community, Housing and Human Services (CHHS) Department is pleased to announce a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Homeless Youth Services. CHHS is seeking applications from eligible organizations who are willing to partner with youth and young adults (YYA) who have directly experienced homelessness to design and implement projects approved by the Youth Action Board (YAB) and the Continuum of Care (CoC). These projects will provide services and connections to help YYA thrive. Together, these projects will form a system to prevent and end YYA homelessness in City of Spokane/Spokane County. Applicants are encouraged to apply for more than one project type. Applicants are also encouraged to collaborate with other providers in the community to enhance programming. A working draft of the City of Spokane/Spokane County Coordinated Community Plan (CCP) can be found on the CHHS funding opportunities webpage. It is highly encouraged that you review this CCP before you start your application. Funding to support this NOFA come through the following federal and state sources:
24 CFR part 578
The Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) is a new initiative designed to reduce the number of youths experiencing homelessness. The goal of the YHDP is to support selected communities, including rural, suburban, and urban areas across the United States, in the development and implementation of a coordinated community approach to preventing and ending youth homelessness. Additionally, HUD is committed to sharing that experience of YHDP communities and mobilizing communities around the country toward the same end.
Website
The Office of Homeless Youth works with partners and communities to establish ongoing and future funding, policy, and best practices related to improving the lives of homeless youth in Washington. Funding for the Office of Homeless Youth is specifically allocated to many different grant programs, each with a targeted mission, working together to increase youth and young adults' well-being in transition.
Approximately $2,400,000 in total will be made available through this NOFA. CHHS intends to fund the following types of proposals:
| Project Type | Funds Available |
|---|---|
| Youth Specific Coordinated Entry | $250,000 – YHDP |
| Host Homes Program | $100,000 – YHDP |
| Transitional Housing/Rapid Re-Housing | $1.34 million– YHDP
$218,513 – OHY - YAHP |
| Street Outreach, Diversion, and Housing Navigation | $368,000 – YHDP
$137,286 OHY - ACI |
The most competitive proposals must be able to clearly demonstrate the following:
CHHS reserves the right to amend this NOFA at any time.
The Community, Housing and Human Services (CHHS) Department is pleased to announce a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Housing and Housing-Related Supportive Services. The intent of this Notice is to fill gaps in the proposed budget. Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate greater than 50% of their total project budget has secured funding. Funding to support this NOFA come through the following federal and local sources:
Since the first case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID–19) was discovered in the United States in January 2020, the pandemic has caused severe, intertwined public health and economic crises. In March 2021, as these crises continued, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) established the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) to provide state, local, and Tribal governments with the resources needed to respond to the pandemic and its economic effects and to build a stronger, more equitable economy during the recovery.
Spokane City Council enacted the Sales and Use Tax for Affordable and Supportive Housing. Funding from this tax is meant to support the acquisition, rehabilitation, or constructing affordable housing, which may include new units of affordable housing within an existing structure or facilities providing supportive housing services; or, funding the operations and maintenance costs of new units of affordable or supportive housing. See also: RCW 82.14.540.
The City Council enacted the Sales and Use Tax for Housing and Housing-Related Supportive Services with the intent to help strengthen our community by ensuring that everyone has access to housing which is affordable, regardless of income, by providing a locally-controlled source of revenue to accomplish the specific objectives of state law, as identified in RCW 82.14.530
Approximately $10,000,000.00 will be made available through this NOFA. CHHS intends to fund proposals for new construction, supportive services related to housing, acquisition, rehabilitation, operations, maintenance, housing stability, and behavioral health.
The most competitive proposals must be able to clearly demonstrate the following:
Applications will be available no later than Wednesday May 11, 2022 on the Community, Housing and Human Services department website.
Application submission deadline is Friday, June 10, 2022, at 5:00 PM
Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered for funding.
Complete applications will be submitted electronically (via email) to chhsrfp@spokanecity.org. CHHS will not accept hard copies of the application. Applications that do not contain the required attachments will be considered incomplete and not eligible for funding consideration. In some instances the required attachments may require multiple email submissions.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to be sure the proposals are submitted ahead of time. Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals in advance of Friday, June 10, 2022 at 5:00 PM.
Applications Resources
The City of Spokane, through its Community, Housing, and Human Services (CHHS) Department (hereinafter “City”) is initiating this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit applications from qualified and experienced organizations/agencies to provide for and operate a regional flex capacity shelter. Specific details, expectations, timelines, and submittal instruction are contained in the Request for Proposal document.
All communication, including questions, should be submitted by email to chhsrfp@spokanecity.org. Please feel free to share the request for proposal with any potentially interested parties. Submissions are due on April 1, 2022, by 5 p.m.
The City of Spokane, (hereinafter "City") is initiating this Request for Proposals ("RFP") to solicit applications from agencies and organizations to host the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program ("YHDP") Coordinator role to help the City co-lead the Spokane City/County Continuum of Care's participation in the federal Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program. Please submit any questions regarding this RFP to chhsrfp@spokanecity.org.
January 7, 2022 - Announcement of Request for Proposals
January 23, 2022 - Deadline to submit completed application and critical documents
January 25-28, 2022 - Review of Applications
January 28, 2022 - Funding Recommendation to CoC Board
January 28-31, 2022 - CoC Board Approval
January 31, 2022 - Anticipated Award Announcement Date
February 1, 2022 - Anticipated Award Start/Effective Date
The City reserves the right to revise the above schedule. Changes to this schedule will be posted on this website.
The City of Spokane, through its Community, Housing, and Human Services (CHHS) Department (hereinafter "City") is initiating this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit applications from agencies and organizations to administer emergency rent and utility assistance to those impacted by COVID-19 in Spokane. These funds are intended to prevent evictions that would contribute to the spread of Covid-19 by paying past due, current due, future rent, and utilities. Please submit any questions regarding this RFP to chhsrfp@spokanecity.org.
December 6th, 2021 - Announcement of Request for Proposals
December 6th, 2021 – January 3rd, 2022 – Applications Accepted
January 10th - 14th, 2022 - Review of Applications
January 17th, 2022 - Funding Recommendations
The City reserves the right to revise the above schedule. Changes to this schedule will be posted on this website.
The City of Spokane, through its Community, Housing, and Human Services (CHHS) Department is initiating this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit Applications from organizations serving the City of Spokane and Spokane County to flexibly and temporarily expand low-barrier space, 24 hours a day, for up to 100-150 individuals experiencing homelessness to meet unanticipated emergent needs through June 2022. Please submit any questions regarding this RFP to chhsrfp@spokanecity.org.
November 5, 2021 – Announcement of Request for Proposals
November 9, 2021 – February 15, 2022 – Applications Accepted
November 15, 2021 – First Review of Applications
November 2021 – Initial Funding Recommendations
The City reserves the right to revise the above schedule. Changes to this schedule will be posted on this website.
The City of Spokane is seeking proposals from applicants desiring to serve as a year-round operator of a shelter for unhoused adults. The request is for a multi-year engagement. Specific details, expectations, timelines, and submittal instruction are contained in the Request for Proposal document.
All communication, including questions, should be submitted by email to chhsrfp@spokanecity.org. Please feel free to share the request for proposal with any potentially interested parties. Submissions are due on July 2, 2021 by 5 p.m.
The City reserves the right to revise the above schedule. Changes to this schedule will be posted on this website.
The CHHS Department is requesting applications from social service agencies serving the City of Spokane and Spokane County to address the COVID-19 outbreak related public health needs of people experiencing homelessness or otherwise in need of quarantine or isolation housing due to the COVID-19 outbreak. These funds are intended to:
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis during the duration of the crisis. Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered for funding. Please submit any questions regarding this RFP to chhsrfp@spokanecity.org.
March 15, 2020 - Retroactive start date of grant funds
April 6, 2020 - Announcement of Request for Proposals
April 6-10, 2020 - First Review of Applications
April 8, 2020 2PM - First WebEx Technical Assistance Workshop
April 9, 2020 9:30AM - Second WebEx Technical Assistance Workshop
April 13, 2020 - First award announcements
The City reserves the right to revise the above schedule. Changes to this schedule will be posted on this website.
The City of Spokane, through its Community, Housing, and Human Services (CHHS) Department (hereinafter “City”) is initiating this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit applications from agencies and organizations to administer emergency rent and utility assistance to those impacted by COVID-19 in Spokane. These funds are intended to prevent evictions that would contribute to the spread of Covid-19 by paying past due, current due, future rent, and utilities. Please submit any questions regarding this RFP to chhsrfp@spokanecity.org.
The City reserves the right to revise the above schedule. Changes to this schedule will be posted on this website.
The City of Spokane is initiating this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit applications from agencies and organizations to administer emergency housing (mortgage & rental) and utility assistance for households (City of Spokane address) impacted by COVID-19. Applications will be judged on the proposer's ability to deliver services according to the stated criteria below, equitably and in a timely manner.
The intent of this NOFA is to support housing stability for homeowners & renters directly impacted by the COVID -19 pandemic. Eligible households may receive mortgage, rental, & utility assistance for past due, current, & future costs associated with housing stability. Households must meet the three federally required initial screening criteria:
The City of Spokane, through its Community, Housing, and Human Services (CHHS) Department (hereinafter “City”) is initiating this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit Applications from social service agencies serving the City of Spokane and Spokane County to operate warming centers 24 hours a day/7 days a week to serve homeless populations. Applications will be accepted throughout the 2020-2021 winter season, dependent on need and funding. Please submit any questions regarding this RFP to chhsrfp@spokanecity.org.
November 9, 2020 – Announcement of Request for Proposals
November 10, 2020 – March 31, 2020 – Applications accepted on an on-going basis, dependent on need and funding
The City reserves the right to revise the above schedule. Changes to this schedule will be posted on this website.
The City of Spokane, through its Community, Housing, and Human Services (CHHS) Department (hereinafter “City”) is initiating this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit applications from agencies and organizations to administer emergency rent and utility assistance to those impacted by COVID-19 in Spokane. These funds are intended to prevent evictions that would contribute to the spread of Covid-19 by paying past due, current due, future rent, and utilities. Please submit any questions regarding this RFP to chhsrfp@spokanecity.org.
The City reserves the right to revise the above schedule. Changes to this schedule will be posted on this website.
The Community, Housing, and Human Services (CHHS) Department is initiating this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit Applications from social service agencies serving the City of Spokane and Spokane County to operate a new emergency shelter to serve homeless young adults (age 18 to 24). Applications are due by 11:59 PM on September 27. Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered for funding. Please submit any questions regarding this RFP to chhsrfp@spokanecity.org.
September 3, 2020 - Announcement of Request for Proposals
September 3-22, 2020 - Technical Assistance Offered to Interested Applicants (By Email Request)
September 27, 2020 - Deadline to submit completed application and critical documents
September 28-October 2, 2020 - Review of Applications Updated 9/21/2020
October 5, 2020 - Notification to Applicants Updated 9/21/2020
October 5-31, 2020 - Establish agreement with awarded applicant Updated 9/21/2020
October 5, 2020 - Retroactive start for Young Adult Shelter Agreement Updated 9/21/2020
December 1, 2020 - Deadline for 100% of new beds created to be available for occupancy
The City reserves the right to revise the above schedule. Changes to this schedule will be posted on this website.
The CHHS Department is requesting applications from nonprofit, quasi-governmental, and governmental agencies as a subrecipient to deliver federal funds as temporary rental assistance to COVID-impacted renters. See the RFP funding announcement for important details, resources for technical assistance, and the RFP response application.
The City reserves the right to revise the above schedule. Changes to this schedule will be posted on this website.
The CHHS Department is requesting proposals from interested applicants to operate the Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) program for homeless and at-risk households deemed. The RFP is designed to improve better integrate the HEN program in the local coordinated entry process and allow for greater diversity in housing interventions for HEN-eligible households.
The application submission deadline is Sunday, March 1, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered for funding. Please submit any questions regarding this RFP to chhsrfp@spokanecity.org.
January 21, 2020: Announcement of Request for Proposals
January 21 to February 14, 2020: Period to Request One-on-One Technical Assistance (Required to be eligible as an applicant)
March 1, 2020: Deadline to submit completed application and critical documents
March 2 to March 30, 2020: Review of Applications
March 30, 2020: Notification to Applicants
End of May, 2020: Establish agreement with awarded applicant
July 1, 2020: Projected Start Date
The City reserves the right to revise the above schedule. Changes to this schedule will be posted on this website.
The CHHS Department is requesting proposals from interested applicants to operate a new emergency shelter for single adults experiencing homelessness. The RFP is designed to support an integrated homeless crisis response system and add capacity for some of our community's most vulnerable.
The application submission deadline is Sunday, July 7, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered for funding. Please submit any questions regarding this RFP to chhsrfp@spokanecity.org.
June 10, 2019: Announcement of Request for Proposals
June 10 to 28, 2019: Technical Assistance Offered to Interested Applicants (By Email Request)
July 7, 2019: Deadline to submit completed application and critical documents
July 8 to July 26, 2019: Review of Applications
July 31, 2019: Notification to Applicants
August 1 to 31, 2019: Establish agreement with awarded applicant
August 1, 2019: Projected Start of New Emergency Shelter Partnership
September 1, 2019: Projected Opening of New Emergency Shelter
The City reserves the right to revise the above schedule. Changes to this schedule will be posted on this website.
The City of Spokane Community, Housing and Human Services Department (CHHS) is pleased to announce the release of our five year Combined Notice of Funding Availability. The combination of federal, state, and local funds will result in an investment of over $30.2 million in the community for housing stability and public service projects. Interested applicants should review the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for detailed information and the link to the application materials in ZoomGrants.
Zoom Grants Application Portal: 5-Year CHHS Combined Application
UPDATE (10/15/2018): Please note that CHHS staff have updated the templates for all Housing Stability Applications. Applicants are strongly encouraged to re-download supplemental application templates from Zoom Grants and to review the document below outlining the changes made to each application.
CHHS will be hosting two technical assistance workshops (see below) to review the combined NOFA and application materials. Interested applicants are highly encouraged to attend one of these workshops. One-on-one technical sessions are available upon request – please send an inquiry to chhsrfp@spokanecity.org.
The application submission deadline is Friday, December 21, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered for funding. Please submit any questions regarding the combined NOFA to chhsrfp@spokanecity.org.
Application Workshop #1
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
9 – 11 a.m.
East Central Community Center
500 S. Stone St
Spokane, WA 99202
Application Workshop #2
Thursday, November 1, 2018
2:00 – 4 p.m.
Northeast Community Center (lower level)
4001 N. Cook St
Spokane, WA 99207
The City of Spokane's Community, Housing and Human Services Department (CHHS) is seeking proposals for a wide variety of capital projects including land acquisition, rehabilitation, affordable housing and public facilities and improvements. Approximately $2,500,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds are available for this opportunity. CBDG grant funding has helped facilitate numerous projects in low-and-moderate income neighborhoods throughout the City of Spokane.
Applications are due by, 5 p.m., Friday, October 26, 2018.
Funding is available to any applicant whose proposal will primarily serve low and moderate income individuals, or families. All applicants will be subject to an internal risk assessment by CHHS staff to determine capacity for administering federal funds.
CHHS staff will hold two technical assistance workshops to assist with application questions. Six additional dates are available to provide technical assistance for interested applicants to discuss proposals.
The next CHHS funding opportunity will be in October and geared toward service organizations.
City of Spokane Community, Housing, and Human Services Department (CHHS)
spokanechhs@spokanecity.org
509.625.6325
The CHHS Department is requesting proposals from interested applicants to operate Warming Center(s) for adults experiencing homelessness. The RFP is designed to support an integrated homeless crisis response system during the winter months, with an anticipated start date of November 1, 2018.
The City reserves the right to revise the above schedule. Changes to this schedule will be posted on this website.
Matt Davis, Homeless Programs Specialist
mrdavis@spokanecity.org
This RFP is now closed. The application process closed as scheduled on May 30, 2018 and proposals are being reviewed. Thanks to all applicants for their proposals. Stay tuned for an announcement of the awards.
The CHHS Department is requesting proposals to support, at minimum, one position dedicated towards connecting clients within the community to benefits through the Spokane's local SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) process and advancing Spokane’s SOAR Initiative. The City of Spokane has allocated $110,000 for this project with a flexible award period of one-to-two years. SOAR is a national program supported by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) designed to increase access to the disability income benefit programs administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) for eligible adults who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and have a serious mental illness, medical impairment, and/or a co-occurring substance use disorder.
*The City reserves the right to revise the above schedule. Changes to this schedule will be posted on the Community, Housing and Human Services Department website
Matt Davis
Homeless Program Specialist
mrdavis@spokanecity.org
509.625.6036
This RFP is now closed. The application process closed as scheduled on January 5, 2018 and proposals are being reviewed. Thanks to all applicants for their proposals. Stay tuned for an announcement of the awards.
The Community, Housing and Human Services Department (CHHS) is requesting proposals from the Spokane Community that will lead to large scale (>$250,000.00) land acquisition, Rehabilitation, Affordable Housing, and Economic Development activities. CHHS is making available approximately $1,000,000.00 through this funding notice.
Funding to support this request comes from the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). The CDBG Program is a federal program administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). CDBG funds are intended to primarily benefit low and moderate income individuals through jobs, housing and access to services. Projects selected for funding through this RFP will be able to demonstrate how their project will address positive impacts for low and moderate income individuals.
More information about the CDBG program.
Land Acquisition: acquisition and/or rehabilitation of real property for the benefit of economic development or affordable housing. >51% of all beneficiaries must meet HUD's definition of low and moderate income (earning <80% area median income). CDBG funds cannot be used to construct new housing. Please consult with CHHS staff if requesting funds to build new housing. If a proposal is requesting funds to acquire and rehab an existing multifamily housing complex, the proposal must demonstrate that >51% of all units will be reserved for affordable housing.
Rehabilitation: rehab of existing commercial or residential structures. Proposals seeks rehabilitation funds must be aware of the time required to complete a full rehabilitation process. In some cases, a rehabilitation project may not be feasible within the timeline identified below. Please consult with CHHS staff if requesting funds for rehabilitation activities.
Affordable Housing: proposals seeking funding to support the expansion of affordable housing must be able to demonstrate financial feasibility (underwriting) and a period of affordability. Affordable housing in this RFP is limited to acquisition and rehabilitation. New construction of affordable housing is not allowable using CDBG funds. CHHS has access to other funding sources that may be able to assist with new construction. Please consult with CHHS staff regarding all affordable housing proposals.
Economic Development: any activity that leads to the creation of/or retention of existing jobs for low and moderate income individuals. There are many ways to qualify economic development activities. Please consult with CHHS staff prior to submission of proposals.
CHHS intends to prioritize and fund proposals that will expend 100% of all awarded funds no later than Monday, April 30, 2018. Successful applicants will provide a detailed timeline with milestones to meet the accelerated timeline. Proposals submitted without a clearly defined timeline will not be considered for funding.
CHHS staff has set-aside three separate dates in the morning and afternoon to provide TA for interested applicants to discuss proposals. Please provide advanced notice so staff can plan accordingly.
Applicants may also request technical assistance from CHHS staff outside the TA time slots listed in the timeline section of this funding notice. Please allow a minimum of two working days for staff to schedule a meeting. When requesting a meeting, please provide as much information as possible prior to the meeting so staff can provide the greatest amount of assistance. CHHS reserves the right to not offer TA during the week of January 1, 2018 to applicants requesting TA for the first time.
In some cases, CHHS may want to conduct a site visit as part of the technical assistance. Please notify staff early in the application process if the proposal would benefit from a site visit.
George Dahl
CDBG Program Manager
gdahl@spokanecity.org
509.625.6036
Paul Trautman
Affordable Housing Program Manager
ptrautman@spokanecity.org
509.625.6329
This RFP is now closed. The application process closed as scheduled on May 30, 2018 and proposals are being reviewed. Thanks to all applicants for their proposals. Stay tuned for an announcement of the awards.
The City of Spokane is seeking responses to a Request for Information in order to secure an owner(s) for new residential/shelter programs targeting youth and young adults (13-24 years old). Funds are not currently committed, however, the City and partners of the Invest Health Initiative (detailed below) are committing to support in acquiring funds for all aspects of desired project(s) and partnership throughout the project development and lifetime.
Timeline:
| Action | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| RFI Released | November 20, 2017 |
| Questions Accepted Submit to: spokanechhs@spokanecity.org |
November 20, 2017 – December 8, 2017 |
| Response FAQ Posted | December 15, 2017 |
|
RFI Responses Due: Submit completed apps to: City of Spokane – CHHS 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd Spokane, WA 99201 |
January 17, 2017 by 5pm PST |
This RFP is now closed. The application process closed as scheduled on October 7, 2016 and proposals are being reviewed. Thanks to all applicants for their proposals. Stay tuned for an announcement of the awards.
The Community, Housing and Human Services Department (CHHS) is pleased to announce the release of our 2017 Program Year Funding Notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the CHHS Department website to review the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and application materials (ZoomGrants). CHHS will also be hosting 2 separate technical assistance workshops on August 23rd and 25th (see below). Interested applicants are encouraged to attend one of these workshops. Staff will review portions of the NOFA, ZoomGrants and supplemental applications. Attendees will also receive guidance and suggestions that will make proposals more competitive.
Applications are due to CHHS on Friday, October 7, 2016 at 12:00 a.m. Please submit any questions regarding this NOFA to chhsrfp@spokanecity.org.
Application Workshop #1
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Spokane City Hall – City Council Chambers (lower level)
808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.
Spokane, WA 99201
Application Workshop #2
Thursday, August 25, 2016
2-4 p.m.
Spokane City Hall – City Council Chambers (lower level)
808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.
Spokane, WA 99201
This RFP is now closed. The application process closed as scheduled on October 14, 2016 and proposals are being reviewed. Thanks to all applicants for their proposals. Stay tuned for an announcement of the awards.
The Community, Housing and Human Services Department (CHHS) is pleased to issue a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the City of Spokane Relocation Assistance Program. Interested applicants are encouraged to review the NOFA and Application carefully.
Applications are due to CHHS on Friday, 10/14/16 by 5:00 PM PST. Please submit any questions regarding this NOFA to chhsrfp@spokanecity.org.
This RFP is now closed. The application process closed as scheduled on November 4, 2016 and proposals are being reviewed. Thanks to all applicants for their proposals. Stay tuned for an announcement of the awards.
The Community, Housing and Human Services Department (CHHS) is offering this Request for Proposals opportunity for the disposition and rehabilitation of a single-family home at 1514 E Courtland. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply.
Applications are due by 5:00 PM on November 4, 2016. Submit any questions to Paul Trautman at 509.625.6329 or ptrautman@spokanecity.org.
The Homeless Housing, Operations, and Services RFP combines federal, state and local homeless and human services resources into a single grant opportunity. The RFP is designed to support an integrated system of housing assistance that can immediately address the need of a household or individual experiencing homeless and connect them with the resources needed to end that homeless episode. Funded projects will support Spokane's Strategic Plan to End Homelessness through innovative practices that limit barriers to entry and focus on permanent housing options for clients.
Access the online application website. (Please read instructions in the Funding Notice before starting application).
The City of Spokane's Community, Housing and Human Services Department is seeking applications for projects that can be used in 5 funding areas:
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding is available for all 5 project types and Human Services Grant (HSG) funding is available for Services. The primary requirement of CDBG funding is the benefit to low-income Spokane citizens; for HSG funding, the activities must benefit the poor and infirm.
