City of Seattle, WA
04/09/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/09/2024 15:15
OIRA Announces Request for Proposals for Immigrant Safety & Access Network
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 who are impacted by gun violence and sudden, unnatural, or unexpected death.
Virtual RFP Information Session
OIRA will hold a virtual information session on Zoom on April 18th, 2024, from 9:00 am-10:30 am, for interested organizations to ask questions about the RFP process and about the ISAN program. We will post a recording of the session here for organizations who were not able to attend and who might have similar questions.
Zoom RFP Information Session on April 18, 2024
Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81535398577
Meeting ID: 815 3539 8577
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 who are impacted by gun violence, and sudden, unnatural, and unexpected death.
Who Should Apply?
Eligible applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:
- Be a nonprofit organization with a 501(c)3 status or have a fiscal sponsor with a 501(c)3 status.
- Have an office(s) located within Seattle.
Contracts and Funds Available
Total anticipated funds available: $41,000 maximum award per organization.
Funding period: May 2024 to May 2025.
Contract period: Yearly
Submission Instructions
Proposals are due to the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs by 5:00 PM (PT) on May 6, 2024.
Find the Immigrant Safety & Access Network 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 | 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.