*These are notices of potential funding. Please visit the Request for Proposals section below for formal funding opportunity announcements.

2024 East King County Severe Weather Response NOFA

If you have questions about this opportunity, please click here to email our Contracts team.

Please note that KCRHA is not a direct service provider and cannot refer you to housing or shelter; click here for housing and shelter resources.

NOFA Archives

A Request for Proposals is a request for competitive bids to manage a specific project using funding provided through the RHA. Upcoming requests for proposals will first be listed in the Notice of Funding Availability section of this website.

A Request for Information (RFI) is a formal information gathering process that provides a structured way to ask for input on program design and organizational needs.

2024 East King County Severe Weather Response RFP

2025 Application Assistance Program RFQ

RFP Archives

RFP Q&As and Information Sessions will be posted here as they become available.

East King County Severe Weather RFP Info Session

Click here to view previous RFP Q&As and Info Sessions.

Applications for KCRHA funding opportunities will be accepted from any legally constituted entities that meet the following minimum eligibility requirements:

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSUPPORTING DOCUMENTATIONCOMPLETE
Applicant must be incorporated as a Washington State, private non-profit corporation.
Note:  Applicant must be granted 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
Certificate of Incorporation  
KCRHA confirms the status via the IRS website.
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OR a Federally or Washington State-recognized Indian tribe.Federal or State Registry listing
OR a public corporation or other legal entity established per R.C.W. 35.21.660 or 35.32.730 (public corporation, commission, or authority).Authorizing documents such as an interlocal agreement, legislative act, or ruling, etc.
AND
Applicant must be in good standing 12 months before and on the date of application for pre-certification.Certificate of Existence
Applicant must have a Federal Tax Id number / employer identification number (EIN)EIN Registration Confirmation from the IRS.
Applicant must have Washington State Business License (UBI#) and Seattle Business License (as applicable), and pay taxes as required by the laws of those jurisdictions.Copy of Business License(s)
Applicant must not be presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from competing for funding opportunities by any Federal, State, or local department or agency.KCRHA Certification of Non-debarment
Applicant must have an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration on Sam.gov and an active Unique Entity ID number (UEI).Proof of active SAM registration and UEI number.

If the applicant is using a fiscal sponsor, the fiscal sponsor must meet the minimum eligibility requirements above. 

Any other criteria specific to the funding opportunity will be outlined in each particular Notice of Funding Announcement (NOFA) or specific procurement request. For applicants with fiscal sponsors, program specific requirements may be met by either the applicant, the fiscal sponsor, or a combination of both.

Updated August 13, 2024

Download the  KCRHA Grantee Minimum Eligibility Requirements Checklist here

Proprietary and Confidential Information Form Download

The State of Washington’s Public Records Act (Release/Disclosure of Public Records) Under  Washington State Law (reference RCW Chapter 42.56, the Public Records Act) states that all  materials received or created by KCRHA are considered public records. These records include  but are not limited to: RFP/Q narrative responses, budget worksheets, board rosters, other  RFP/Q materials, including written/or electronic correspondence. In addition, KCRHA RFP/Q  application materials are released to rating committee members and all rating committee  members must sign and adhere to the Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest Statement.  Personal identifiable information entered on these materials are subject to the Washington  Public Records Act and maybe subject to disclosure to a third-party requester. Examples of  personal identifiable information include:  

  • First Name  
  • Last Name  
  • Date of Birth  
  • Social Security Number  
  • Financial Account Number  
  • Driver’s License Number or other State Identification Number  

KCRHA does not require social security numbers on application materials or reports. For doing  business with KCRHA, it is recommended to obtain a federal taxpayer identification (EIN)  number.