Thank you to all of our partners, outreach workers, shelter and day center staff, navigation and case managers, advocates, non-profit organizations, and every person who does the work of helping others.
Funding Opportunities
Find upcoming and open funding for shelters and service providers working to address homelessness in King County.
Grants Management Resources
Access Salesforce, resources, and tools to help your agency manage your KCRHA-funded grants and contracts.
HUD Continuum of Care
The Seattle King County Continuum of Care Board carries out mandatory functions required by HUD regulations.
Coordinated Entry
Find guidelines, tools, and other relevant resources to understand, access, and manage the Coordinated Entry processes.
Office Hours
The KCRHA Grants, Compliance, and Finance Teams host weekly Open Office Hours on Thursdays from 3:00–4:00 pm. The Open Office Hours are designed to offer technical assistance and answer questions related to invoicing, contracts, comprehensive monitoring, and more. Please contact us using one of the emails below in “Contact Us” for the virtual meeting link.
For questions about contracts and Project Service Agreement invoicing: contracts@kcrha.org
For questions about RFPs and funding opportunities: rfp@kcrha.org
For questions about year-end comprehensive agency or sub-recipient monitoring: audits@kcrha.org
For questions related to grants and compliance with rules and regulations: compliance@kcrha.org
For questions about the Continuum of Care and federal NOFO process: coc.questions@kcrha.org
For Coordinated Entry mobility requests: mobilityrequest@kcrha.org
To reach the Office of the Ombuds: (please review this page for information about services): ombuds@kcrha.org
To submit invoices for vendor contracts (not Fluxx contracts): invoice@kcrha.org
For news media: media@kcrha.org
For general inquiries from the public: info@kcrha.org
For HMIS access issues: King County Bitfocus: kcsupport@bitfocus.com
King County Consolidated Homeless Grant (CHG) Documents
- King County Consolidated Homeless Grant Guidelines – Effective August 3, 2026
- CHG Documents – last updated August 3, 2026
Washington State Department of Commerce Consolidated Homeless Grant (CHG) Guidelines:
- Washington State Department of Commerce CHG Guidelines Version 2 – last updated August 3, 2026
Getting a Transitional Encampment Permit from SDCI – 2024
Seattle-King County Diversion Guidelines
CE Policies and Procedures V.8
CE Young Adults Housing Navigation Manual
CE RAP and Path to Home Manual
Homelessness Prevention Vulnerability Tool
Seattle-King County Rapid Rehousing Guidelines
2023 Emergency Housing Fund Client Disbursement Log
CDBG-CV Prevention Client List
Template CoC Tenant List DV Bonus Dec 2021 – Nov 2022
Allowable Cost Checklists:
City of Seattle (COS) General Funds – Allowable Costs Checklist
Continuum of Care (CoC) Funds – Allowable Costs Quick List
Emergency Solutions Grant – Allowable Costs Checklist
Community Development Block Grant – Allowable Costs Quick List
King County and Washington State Department of Commerce Consolidated Homeless Grant (CHG) – Allowable Costs Checklist
Upcoming Trainings
Trauma-Informed Care Training
Date: October 6, 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Seattle Public Library – Central Branch (1000 4th Ave, Seattle, WA), Level 4 Meeting Room 1
Registration link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01a02644aab07faa931679100d6d33e5
This training will cover entry-level and advanced concepts of trauma-informed care, led by Dr. Annie Roepke. Email KCRHA at coc.questions@kcrha.org for more information.
Past & Recorded Trainings
Washington State Department of Commerce – Training and Tools for Recipients of Housing Funds
The Washington State Department of Commerce’s Housing Division has an online library that offers useful training courses and resources for homeless service providers and anyone doing work to decrease homelessness. Training topics include the following:
- Case Management
- De-Escalation
- Harm Reduction
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Informed Services
- Youth Homelessness
King County Public Health – Environmental Health Resources for Homeless Service Providers
King County provides environmental health resources for homeless service providers, including trainings that address pest prevention and management, air quality, and other sanitation-related topics.
KCRHA Literal Homelessness Documentation Training
This video recording explains the definition and documentation needed for Literal Homelessness. Service providers can use this information to assist their clients with collecting proper documentation. The video also lists common mistakes made when identifying proper documentation.
KCRHA Chronic Homelessness Documentation Training
This training explains the definition and documentation needed for Chronic Homelessness. Service providers can use this information to help clients collect proper documentation and avoid common mistakes. King County’s Bitfocus site also offers a Chronic Homelessness and HMIS training, which can be found here.
KCRHA Imminent Risk of Homelessness Documentation Training
This training recording explains the definition and documentation needed for the Imminent Risk of Homelessness. Service providers can use this information to help clients collect proper documentation and avoid common mistakes.
KCRHA Domestic Violence Homelessness Documentation Training
This training recording explains the definition and documentation needed for Domestic Violence-Related Homelessness. Service providers can use this information to help clients collect proper documentation and avoid common mistakes.
Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and WorkFirst Training 2025
This training provides an overview of the TANF and WorkFirst programs, including eligibility requirements, guidance on navigating the application process, and potential limitations of the benefits.
KCRHA HUD’s Equal Access Rule Training 2024
This training addresses the requirements of the HUD 2012 and 2016 Equal Access Rules, outlines policies supporting LGBTQQIA2S individuals, and highlights strategies to prevent family separation.
Click here for more information about the Ombuds. The Office of the Ombuds serves the following groups:
- Community members served by a KCRHA provider or contracted program;
- Residents of shelter, transitional housing, or permanent supportive housing;
- Providers who contract with KCRHA to provide outreach, shelter, rapid re-housing, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, and prevention efforts;
- Employees or Contractors of the KCRHA.
KCRHA COI Certification & Disclosure Form – revised February 28, 2025
KCRHA Certification of Non-Debarment and Suspension
KCRHA Contract Payment Authorization Form – revised September 25, 2025
Housing Development Consortium
Church Council of Greater Seattle
South King Housing and Homelessness Partners
Eastside Homelessness Advisory Committee
North King County Coalition on Homelessness