The King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is pleased to announce the release of a new Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) Request for Proposal (RFP) for FS 6: DCHS-Wide Human Services Workforce Stabilization. This funding opportunity was released on December 18, 2025, and applications are due by 2 pm PT, Wednesday, February 19, 2026. 

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Join an Information Session 

Interested applicants are invited to attend one of two informational sessions to learn more about eligibility requirements, allowable uses of funds, and the application process. Both sessions will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams. 

Information Session #1 

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 | 2:30–4:00 pm PT 

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  • Meeting ID: 216 926 950 732 37 
  • Passcode: 253ai27Q 

Information Session #2 

Friday, January 30, 2026 | 10:00–11:30 am PT 

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  • Meeting ID: 286 743 539 671 82 
  • Passcode: F7F9ut7W 

This will be a remote session with speech to text captioning provided. For accommodations to participate, please contact Micaella Verro, mverro@kingcounty.gov, at least one week in advance of the session.  

About the RFP 

The FS 6: Human Services Workforce Stabilization RFP seeks to allocate VSHSL funds to improve staff recruitment and retention within organizations that have active DCHS awards and provide human services in King County. 

Funds may be used to support staff across an organization who work in King County through related expenses including, but not limited to: 

  • Increased wages 
  • Improved benefits 
  • Reduced cost of living subsidies, such as housing, education, childcare or health insurance offsets 
  • Hiring bonuses 
  • Retention bonuses 
  • Professional development and other training to improve service quality and staff wellness 

This procurement is open to organizations with current DCHS awards that extend to at least December 31, 2026. Full eligibility requirements are detailed in the RFP. 

Funding Details 

  • Available funding: Up to $10,892,240 in Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy funds 
  • Initial investment period: July 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026 
  • Applications due: By 2 pm PT, February 19, 2026 

Questions?

For questions about this RFP, please contact: Micaella Verro at mverro@kingcounty.gov 

About the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy (VHSLS): The VSHSL is administered by King County’s Department of Community and Human Services and invests in programs that promote healthy living, financial stability, housing stability, social engagement, and access to services for veterans, seniors, and resilient communities across King County.