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RFP 103 - Gender-Based Violence Economic Stabilization
The Agency for Human Rights (AHR), through its Department on the Status of Women (DOSW), seeks qualified nonprofit organizations or eligible collaboratives to implement an economic stabilization program for survivors of violence in San Francisco. This RFP funds guaranteed income and needs-based microgrant programming, together with participant orientation, benefits protection coordination, resource navigation, and reporting. Applicants may propose an integrated model that includes both guaranteed income and microgrants, or a scoped model emphasizing one component. Funded programs must be trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and low-barrier, and must prioritize survivors who are connected to San Francisco by residence, work, or services and who are very low-income or low-income.
Human Rights CommissionAHR DOSW RFP 103 – Gender-Based Violence Economic Stabilization
Anticipated Grant Term
One year, beginning January 21, 2027 and ending January 20, 2028, with up to two additional one-year option terms at the sole discretion of the Agency for Human Rights, for a maximum total term of three years.
Anticipated Grant Budget
AHR anticipates up to two awards of approximately $150,000 each. The total not-to-exceed amount is $600,000 across all awards over the full term, allowing for later funding increases subject to availability and required City approvals. AHR may make fewer awards or no award. Option-year funding is subject to appropriation.
Schedule (All Dates in 2026 Unless Noted):
• RFP Issued: September 28
• Informational Session: October 5
• E-Question Period: September 28 to October 6
• Proposal Deadline: October 19 (12:00 PM Pacific)
• Review and Scoring: October 20 to November 6
• Notice of Intent to Award: November 30
• Negotiation Period: December 7 to January 8, 2027
• Grant Start Date: January 21, 2027
Dates are tentative and subject to change.
Visit https://www.sf.gov/information--human-rights-commission-funding-opportunities for updates.
RFP Contact Information For submissions and inquiries, email AHRGrants@sfgov.org.
Subcontracting Requirements
No Local Business Enterprise (LBE) subcontracting requirement applies to this RFP. Qualified LBE proposals are strongly encouraged.
Documents
AHR DOSW RFP 103 - Solicitation and Attachments
RFP 103 - Applicant Questions and Answers
Is there a page limit or word count for applicant responses in Attachment II?
There is no specified page limit or word count for responses in Attachment II. Applicants should respond to every prompt thoroughly and concisely, providing sufficient detail for reviewers to apply the RFP’s scoring criteria. Responses should be specific, clear, and directly tied to the applicant’s proposed service model, target population, budget, staffing, and implementation capacity.
Each section in Attachment II includes Prompts 1 and 2. How should applicants clearly distinguish their responses to each prompt? Should responses be separated within each section?
Yes. Applicants should respond to both prompts in each section and clearly distinguish their response to Prompt 1 from their response to Prompt 2. Applicants should retain the section and prompt headings as provided in Attachment II. Using separate headings for “Prompt 1” and “Prompt 2” within each section is recommended to make it clear that both prompts have been fully addressed.
Can applicants include graphics, pictures, or images in their submissions, either within Attachment II or as additional standalone attachments?
The RFP states that applicants should not submit unrequested materials or additional attachments unless the RFP specifically requests them. This RFP does not request graphics, pictures, or images as part of the proposal submission.
When completing Attachment II, can applicants delete the information preceding page 5?
Applicants should use Attachment II as provided and retain the information and instructions included in the template. The Proposal Template begins on page 5, where applicants are instructed to begin completing the applicant information and written proposal narrative. Applicants should not delete the information preceding page 5 when submitting Attachment II.
Can applicants use the Department on the Status of Women (DOSW) as one of the two references requested in Attachment I?
The Department on the Status of Women cannot provide a recommendation on behalf of an applicant. However, applicants may identify and disclose work or services they have previously provided to DOSW, including the scope of the work or services performed and the timeframe during which the work was provided.