The San Francisco Human Services Agency (SFHSA) announces its intent to seek proposals from nonprofit organizations interested in providing Vocational Immersion Program/Vocational English as a Second Language (VIP/VESL), a Work-Study program for Limited English Proficient (LEP) San Francisco residents receiving CalWORKs or CAAP benefits.
Donor Name: City and County of San Francisco Human Services Agency (SFHSA)
State: California
County/City: San Francisco County/City (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/06/2023
Size of the Grant: $2,761,197
Grant Duration: 4 years
Details:
Vocational English instruction is paired with structured, subsidized work-study experience, on-the-job training, mentoring and supportive services. Services to include job coaching/tutoring, job readiness training and job search assistance, and job retention support. In order to meet the CalWORKs definition of work-study, educational instruction must be provided by a post-secondary institution.
Grantee will provide transitional employment jobs through subsidized employment at community non-profit agencies to allow participants to acquire basic and occupational skills and increase their employability in the US labor market. It is anticipated that respondents will apply with collaborative relationships already in place within the community.
Target Population
The target population is San Franciscans of all ethnicities currently participating in CalWORKs and CAAP public assistance benefits who are referred by HSA staff. The primary languages of most clients are Cantonese, Mandarin, Russian, Vietnamese, and Spanish.
Funding Information
- The total estimated annual funding for this RFP is approximately $2,761,197 per year, which may increase or decrease depending on funding availability
- Project Period: A grant awarded pursuant to this Solicitation shall have a tentative term of four (4) years from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2027.
For more information, visit SFHSA.
