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HRC Renewed RFP 101 - Grants for Community Engagement

The intent of this proposal is to provide funding for projects and programs centered around addressing specific community issues in San Francisco, advancing social justice, restorative justice or criminal justice reform and community building via engagement within San Francisco and its diverse neighborhoods. The maximum amount of funding for this Request for Proposals (RFP) is $3,000,000 and awards may be for less than or equal to the maximum amount. The HRC anticipates awarding between 2-10 awards. The HRC will award grants until funding is exhausted.

HRC Renewed RFP 101 - Grants for Community Engagement

Funding opportunity: The intent of this proposal is to provide funding for projects and programs centered around addressing specific community issues in San Francisco, advancing social justice, restorative justice or criminal justice reform and community building via engagement within San Francisco and its diverse neighborhoods. The maximum amount of funding for this Request for Proposals (RFP) is $3,000,000 and awards may be for less than or equal to the maximum amount. The HRC anticipates awarding between 2-10 awards. The HRC will award grants until funding is exhausted.

Term: The anticipated term for grants resulting from this RFP may last up to one (1) year. Actual grant terms may vary, depending upon service and project needs at the City’s sole and absolute discretion. Applicants selected for resulting grants(s) must be available to commence work on or after May 1, 2023. Thus, the anticipated grant term for this RFP is June 2023 – June 2024.

Funding Available: Maximum amount available $3,000,000; awards may be for less than or equal to maximum amount. 

See details and apply by 5:00p.m. on Monday, February 27, 2023 (please see Change Notice to original deadline).

Please see the attached RFP document for more information on the funding opportunity.

Documents

Renewed RFP 101 Documents

HRC Renewed RFP 101 - Grants for Community Engagement

The intent of this proposal is to provide funding for projects and programs centered around addressing specific community issues in San Francisco, advancing social justice, restorative justice or criminal justice reform and community building via engagement within San Francisco and its diverse neighborhoods. The maximum amount of funding for this Request for Proposals (RFP) is $3,000,000 and awards may be for less than or equal to the maximum amount. The HRC anticipates awarding between 2-10 awards. The HRC will award grants until funding is exhausted.

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HRC Renewed RFP 101 Budget & Budget Narrative Template - Optional

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HRC Renewed RFP 101 Appendix A - Applicant Requirements and Guidelines - Required

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HRC Renewed RFP 101 Appendix B - City Grant Terms (Form G-100) - Required

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HRC Renewed RFP 101 Appendix C - Administrative Code Chapter 12X List of States

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How to apply

1. Build a complete Proposal Package. Include:

  • Proposed Program Areas and Scope of Work. Please provide written responses to all questions under the Program Areas and Scope of Work sections. 
  • Proposed Budget and Budget Narrative. Please provide a breakdown of your proposed project budget. 
  • Appendix A - Applicant Requirements and Guidelines Template
  • Appendix B - City Grant Terms (Form G-100)
  • Appendix C - Administrative Code Chapter 12X List of States

2. Submit the entire Proposal Package by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 27, 2023, to hrc.grants@sfgov.org (please see Change Notice of deadline from March 13).

3. Early submission is highly encouraged.

RFP questions and responses

All questions about the RFP should be sent by email to hrc.grants@sfgov.org. This includes general administrative questions, program area questions, and technical questions about how to find or navigate the RFP application.  The question period ends Monday, February 27, 2023.

RFP timeline

RFP is issued by the City
Monday, February 13, 2023

Deadline for questions
Monday, February 27, 2023

Proposals due
Monday, February 27, 2023, by 5:00 p.m. (see Change Notice from deadline of March 13)

Grantee selection and award notification
Anticipated by Monday, May 1, 2023

Protest period end
5 business days after award notification

Projects begin
Anticipated to start by June 2023 or later

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