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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 Applications (RFA) for Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Mini Grants
The King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is pleased to release this Request for Applications (RFA) for Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Mini Grants with funding from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL).
VSHSL seeks to strengthen the capacity and improve performance of programs, services, and processes within small to midsize organizations with an active Veterans, Seniors, and Humans Services Levy (VSHSL) contract providing human services in King County.
Application link: TACB Request for Applications - Airtable
Available funding: Up to $2,202,000 in Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy funds
Next Investment period: June 1, 2026- December 31, 2026 (subject to change)
Questions: Contact Emily Mirra at emirra@kingcounty.gov
Next round Applications due: January 9, 2026 by 4:00pm Pacific Time
Request for Proposal (RFP) for FS 6: DCHS-Wide Human Services Workforce Stabilization
The King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is pleased to announce the release of a new Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) Request for Proposal (RFP) for FS 6: DCHS-Wide Human Services Workforce Stabilization.
The FS 6: Human Services Workforce Stabilization RFP seeks to allocate VSHSL funds to improve staff recruitment and retention within organizations that have active DCHS awards and provide human services in King County. This procurement is open to organizations with current DCHS awards that extend to at least December 31, 2026. Full eligibility requirements are detailed in the RFP.
Application link: VSHSL FS 6 DCHS-Wide Human Services Workforce Stabilization
Available funding: Up to $10,892,240 in Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy funds
Initial investment period: July 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Questions: Contact Micaella Verro at mverro@kingcounty.gov
Applications due: February 19, 2026 by 2pm Pacific Time