04/09/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/09/2024 16:35
The City of Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA) is releasing 2 RFPs to help address incidents of violence in our communities.
Victim Compensation Fund
Applications due by May 6, 2024, at 5:00 PM (PT)
The City of Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA) seeks applications from nonprofit organizations to provide direct financial assistance to immigrants and refugees who live, work or go to school in the city of Seattle and have been the victim of racially motivated or identity-based harm.
Virtual RFP Information Session
OIRA will hold a virtual information session on Zoom on April 18th, 2024, from 10:30 am- 12:00 pm, for interested organizations to ask questions about the RFP process for the Victim Compensation Fund. We will post a recording of the session here for organizations who were not able to attend.
Zoom RFP Information Session on April 18, 2024
Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85218771847
Meeting ID: 852 1877 1847
Purpose and Background
The City of Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs is seeking to contract with nonprofit organizations to provide direct financial assistance to immigrants and refugees, including Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities, who have been impacted by hate crime or other forms of targeted violence.
Who Should Apply?
Eligible applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:
Contracts and Funds Available
One time funding opportunity: $150,000
Funding period: May 2024 to Dec 31, 2024.
Submission Instructions
Proposals are due to the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs by 5:00 PM (PT) on May 6, 2024.
Find the Victim Compensation Fund Request for Proposals Application below:
Applications should include the application cover sheet and narrative. Completed applications should be sent to [email protected].
RFP Process Timeline
Application materials released | Tuesday, April 9th |
Virtual Information Session | Thursday, April 18th |
Applications questions received by | Monday, April 22nd |
Applications answers posted | Wednesday, April 24th |
Applications due | Monday, May 6th |
Application review | Tuesday, May 7th- Friday May 10th |
Funding decisions announced | Monday, May 13th |
Contracts start | Monday, May 20th |
Questions
Please contact [email protected] for any questions related to the application process. Applicants may email questions until April 22, 2024, and answers will be posted by April 24, 2024.
Any changes to the proposed schedule or process will be posted on this web page.