The San Francisco Human Services Agency (SFHSA) Department of Disability and Aging Services (DAS) announces its intent to seek proposals from non-profit organizations interested in contracting to provide a visitor program that will match volunteers with older adults and/or adults with disabilities living in the City and County of San Francisco who may be isolated or at heightened risk of isolation.
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: 04/24/2023
Size of the Grant: $100,000
Grant Duration: 4 years
Details:
Program participation is intended to help older adults and adults with disabilities establish supportive relationships with volunteers who have similar interests. Over time and with regularly monthly visits, it is anticipated that program participation will help to mitigate feelings of loneliness and social isolation, especially among older adults and/or adults with disabilities who may go much of their day, week, or year without meaningful social interactions.
Target Population
This program is designed to serve all ethnicities and populations, with focused expertise to promote the unique cultural needs which have been identified as demonstrating the greatest economic and social need:
- Persons with low income
- Persons who are socially isolated
- Persons with limited English-speaking proficiency
- Persons from communities of color
- Persons who identify as LGBTQ+
- Persons at risk of institutionalization
Funding Information
- The total estimated annual funding for this RFP is approximately $100,000 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.
