IMPORTANT NOTE: This RFP was canceled and reposted. Go to the new posting below for updated information.

Cancellation and Reposting: Community-led firearm violence reduction RFP

The Washington State Department of Commerce, Office of Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention (OFSVP) issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) soliciting applications from Tribal governments, Tribal-led community-based organizations and entities that meet the “by and for organization” definition available through the Community Reinvestment Plan’s By and For Registration: Organizations and Partners.

The RFP is designed to support community-led firearm violence prevention, planning, and intervention programs to serve people at highest risk of community firearm violence in Washington. It uses evidence-informed approaches that are culturally relevant and community-led. Total funding for this RFP is $8 million for this state fiscal biennium (July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025).

• Community Violence Reduction RFP (PDF)

Eligibility

This Request for Proposals (RFP) is an open, competitive process that is open to Tribes, local government agencies and community-based non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations. Please note that funding is contingent on entities registered and approved through the By and For Registration page unless the organization is a Tribal government or Tribal-led community-based organizations in Washington.

Pre-proposal conference recording:
Click here for the pre-proposal conference recording held on Thursday, February 15, 2024. https://wastatecommerce.zoom.us/rec/share/-HSkgdVfKdNX5_-Zm43HssUYLm7Y9inkobRnq32nOpHU4f41RyOM1FTivPuPBQs.5avp-ELz9GSk81Lh Passcode: j&6!2wDT

Click here for the pre-proposal conference recording held on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.  https://wastatecommerce.zoom.us/rec/play/0wSIo_JFwkslOOHANIgd32pY6GWQrW-4kSpCLB0KCZyTbDUHrsE7fyw9pJBlrxNA3dI7eDlPsrNF4ZxJ.nJCi-27DFM9LHq8H?autoplay=true&startTime=1709074849000 Passcode:xA4Rj6.P 

Questions about this RFP?

Contact Raquel Rice at Raquel.Rice@commerce.wa.gov.