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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 Proposals (RFP) for SE 7: Vets Engaged
The King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is pleased to release this Request for Proposals (RFP) for SE 7: Vets Engaged with funding from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL). The SE 7: Vets Engaged opportunity awards small grants for community-building events and activities that increase social engagement and connection for veterans, military servicemembers, and their respective families. This program strives to reduce veterans’ feelings of isolation by providing socialization opportunities, bridging the military-civilian divide, and helping address the inequities they may face.
Application link: VSHSL SE 7: Vets Engaged RFP (Please note: to apply, you must be logged into Agiloft. If you do not have an Agiloft account, please see the DCHS Agiloft website for information on how to set up your Agiloft account.)
Available funding: Up to $235,000 in Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy funds
Next Investment period: July 1, 2026- December 31, 2026 (subject to change)
Questions: Contact Miran Kim at mirkim@kingcounty.gov
Application due: April 20, 2026 by 5pm Pacific Time
Request for Proposals (RFP) for SE 9: Short-Term Engagement Projects
The King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is pleased to release this Request for Proposals (RFP) for SE 7: Vets Engaged with funding from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL). The SE 9: Short-Term Engagement Projects opportunity awards small grants for community-building events and activities that increase social engagement and connection for seniors and members of resilient communities in King County. This program strives to reduce inequities and experiences of isolation by providing opportunities to socialize and creatively build community.
Application link: VSHSL SE 9: Short-Term Engagement Projects RFP (Please note: to apply, you must be logged into Agiloft. If you do not have an Agiloft account, please see the DCHS Agiloft website for information on how to set up your Agiloft account.)
Available funding: Up to $93,000 in Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy funds
Next Investment period: July 1, 2026- December 31, 2026 (subject to change)
Questions: Contact Katie Mahoney at kmahoney@kingcounty.gov
Application due: April 20, 2026 by 5pm Pacific Time
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). The TACB RFA aims 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: VSHSL TACB Mini Grants (Please note: to apply, you must be logged into Agiloft. If you do not have an Agiloft account, please see the DCHS Agiloft website for information on how to set up your Agiloft account.)
Available funding: Up to $1,421,000 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
Application due: March 20, 2026 by 4pm Pacific Time