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Investments and Funding Opportunities
Promoting housing stability, healthy living, financial stability, social engagement, and service system access for veterans, seniors and resilient communities
The Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) Implementation Plan is a strategy-by-strategy plan that details how the 2024-2029 VSHSL proceeds will be invested in King County’s communities to improve overall health and well-being, help communities thrive, and reduce disparities throughout King County.
The timeline below shares the procurement timeline estimates for the plan’s strategies and programs, and information about any community planning sessions that may be held to shape Requests for Proposals (RFPs) or other competitive procurement processes.
If you would like any additional information, please contact VSHSL@kingcounty.gov.
Open Funding Opportunities
Request for Proposals (RFP) for SS 1: Veteran Outreach Programs
The King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is pleased to release this Request for Proposals (RFP) for SS 1: Veteran Outreach Programs with funding from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL). This investment aims to fund entities that will provide outreach and resources in King County to Veterans, military servicemembers, and their families who will benefit from connection to and provision of community resources. These programs will also provide direct services, connect Veterans with a service hub such as the King County Veterans Program (KCVP) or provide referrals to other Veteran-serving community partners. Full eligibility requirements are detailed in the RFP.
Application link:www.kingcounty.gov/dchs/funding
Available funding: $9,075,246
Next investment period: January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2029
Questions: Contact Evan Brennan at ebrennan@kingcounty.gov
Application deadline: September 17, 2026 at 2pm Pacific Time
Request for Proposals (RFP) for FS 6: Human Services Workforce Stabilization
The King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is pleased to release this Request for Proposals (RFP) for FS 6: Human Services Workforce Stabilization with funding from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL). This investment aims to improve staff recruitment and retention within organizations with active DCHS or VSHSL contracts providing human services in King County. This opportunity is open to eligible organizations that are funded by DCHS or VSHSL, and have an active contract as of January 1, 2027. Full eligibility requirements are detailed in the RFP.
Application link:www.kingcounty.gov/dchs/funding
Available funding: $21,361,544
Next investment period: January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027
Questions: Contact Jessamyn Findlay at jfindlay@kingcounty.gov
Application deadline: August 31, 2026 at 2pm Pacific Time