Supporting Student Veterans and their Families RFP Grant

Supporting Student Veterans and their Families RFP Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: King County Department of Community and Human Services
Amount: Up to US $2,241,837
Last Updated: September 17, 2025

Summary

The Supporting Student Veterans and Their Families RFP aims to provide financial assistance and comprehensive support for King County Veterans and their families enrolled in various post-secondary programs. This pilot initiative will award funds to 2-4 applicants, focusing on equity and community needs. The program encourages applicants to budget responsibly, anticipating a 5% annual increase in funding starting in 2026, contingent upon available resources.

Overview

NOTE: Pre Proposal deadline is the final day to submit questions.Overview The FS 5: Supporting Student Veterans and Their Families RFP seeks to allocate VSHSL funds to provide financial assistance and wraparound supports for King County Veterans and Veteran Family members enrolled in Post-secondary Programs, including, but not limited to, colleges, universities, and trade schools. This will be a pilot program to explore a new avenue to reach Veterans and support their educational aspirations. King County intends to award 2-4 applicants using the funds available to DCHS for this program, using equity and geographic considerations to ensure services are responsive to funding priorities and community need. Any contract awarded as a result of this procurement is contingent upon the availability of funding. Applicants should request only what they can spend, with the expectation that the awarded initial amount will increase by 5% each year for the program period starting in 2026.

Eligibility

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