*These are notices of potential funding. Please visit the Request for Proposals section below for formal funding opportunity announcements.
2025 Seattle King County Severe Weather NOFA-Updated 4/23/25
2025 Seattle Non-Congregate Shelter NOFA
2025 Seattle Youth and Young Adult Emergency Shelter Capital Repair NOFA – Updated 4/23/25
2025 North Seattle Seasonal Winter Shelter NOFA
If you have questions about any upcoming opportunities, please email our procurement team at rfp@kcrha.org.
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.
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.
2025 Seattle Seasonal Shelter RFP
2025 Seattle Non-Congregate Shelter Request for Proposals – Updated March 18, 2025
2025 Severe Weather Response Request for Qualifications – Updated April 8, 2025
2025 Seattle King County Severe Weather RFP
2025 Capital Repair and Improvements for Seattle Shelters Serving YYA RFP
RFP Q&As and Information Sessions will be posted here as they become available.
2025 Seattle Severe Weather RFP Information Session – March 25, 2025
2025 Seattle Non-Congregate Shelter RFP Information Session – March 7, 2025
2025 Seattle Non-Congregate Shelter RFP Q&A – Updated April 10, 2025
2025 Severe Weather RFQual Questions & Answers
2024 South King County Outreach Services RFP Award Announcement
2024 Property Management RFQ Award Announcement
2024 Diversion Services and Client Assistance LOI Award Announcement
2024 Right of Way Shelter Enhancement LOI Award Announcement
Geographic Based Outreach RFP Award Summary
Severe Weather Shelter and Response Award Summary 1.20.23
Seattle RV Safe Parking Lot Award Summary 6.10.22
Seattle Non-Congregate Award Summary 3.16.22
North King County Severe Weather RFP Award Letter
2023 Non-Congregate Shelter Response RFP Award Announcement
2024 King County Consolidated Rapid Rehousing RFP Award Announcement
2024 East King County Severe Weather RFP Award Announcement
2024 South King County Severe Weather RFP Award Announcement
Applications for KCRHA funding opportunities will be accepted from any legally constituted entities that meet the following minimum eligibility requirements:
| MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT | SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION | COMPLETE |
| 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. | ☐ ☐ |
| 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.