The King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS), is pleased to release this Request for Applications (RFA) for FS 6: Human Services Workforce Stabilization with funding from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL).
Donor Name: King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS)
State: Washington
County: King County (WA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/18/2025
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
This RFA aims to improve staff recruitment and retention within organizations with active Veterans, Seniors, and Humans Services Levy (VSHSL) awards providing human services in King County.
The VSHSL is a six-year property tax levy that supports veterans and military service members and their respective families, seniors and their caregivers, and resilient communities to promote:
- Housing Stability
- Healthy Living
- Financial Stability
- Social Engagement
- Service System Access and Improvement
Funding Information
Up to $25,915,477 in Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy funds.
Grant Period
October 1, 2025 – December 31, 2026.
Uses of Fund
Funds may be used to support staff across an organization through related expenses including, but not limited to:
- Increased wages
- Improved benefits
- Reduced cost of living such as housing, education, childcare subsidies or health insurance coverage
- Professional development and other training to improve service quality and staff wellness.
Eligibility Criteria
- At least 25 percent of the funds allocated to this investment will support the workforce of agencies in King County delivering Housing Stability strategies.
- Eligible Applicants must meet the following qualifications:
- Currently receiving VSHSL funds directly or via County Memorandum of Agreement partners.
- Must have at least 12 months remaining on current contract.
- If impacted staff are members of a labor union, please include a letter of support from the union for any wage boost requests.
- Submit a complete and timely application within the scope of work of this RFA.
- Funded entities must demonstrate that their programs will support one or more of these goals:
- Improve staff recruitment within their organization.
- Improve staff retention within their organization.
- Improve workforce sustainability and growth.
For more information, visit DCHS.
