The Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) is one of the largest contributors to Seattle's safety net. HSD invests hundreds of millions of dollars in funding to more than 200 community-based organizations and programs that support Seattle’s neighbors and communities each year.
The department works closely with our community partners, including other public and nonprofit funders and grantees, to understand human service needs and create and invest in an integrated regional human services system.
HSD is working to ensure that the City's resources are directed to our most vulnerable residents and to programs that can best leverage the investments for maximum impact on achieving results and reducing disparities.
2025 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
The City of Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) is pleased to issue its 2025 Notice of Funding Availability_v3 [Updated 6/26/25] related to the following investments:
- Commercial Sexual Exploitation Survivor Services RFP [release date: June 16, 2025]
- Community Safety RFP [release date: August 2025]
This notice provides an overview of HSD’s funding opportunities for 2025 with a brief description of the service areas for each opportunity, anticipated funding amounts, release dates, and contract start dates. Once finalized, HSD will issue detailed funding opportunities for each investment.
Funding Opportunities
Child Care Facilities Financing (as available)
Financing for the development or expansion of child care facilities is variable and may come from different funding sources. Please inquire about availability for child care providers, building owners, or building developers and learn more about possible requirements to qualify. For more information, email childcarefacilities@seattle.gov or call (206) 684-0377.
Child Care Nutrition Program (continuous)
The Child Care Nutrition Program helps home-based child care providers and Friends Family & Neighbors care providers plan for and provide nourishing meals that meet the USDA's CACFP requirements. The program contributes to the cost of food and links home providers with a nutrition specialist to assist with menu planning and special dietary needs of children in their child care. Eligible providers must be located in King County and have a current child care license from the Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families or be an approved Friends, Family & Neighbors provider. For more information on eligibility and applications, call the City of Seattle's Child Care Nutrition Program at (206) 386-1016 or e-mail childcarenutrition@seattle.gov.
For additional family child care funding opportunities, visit www.seattle.gov/ccap
CLOSED Funding Opportunities
2025 Commercial Sexual Exploitation Survivor Services RFP
HSD is investing in culturally responsive, trauma-informed, survivor-centered services specific to survivors of commercial sexual exploitation (CSE), embedded within coordinated systems of support. The goals of this investment are to:
- Expand community-based CSE mobile advocacy and flexible assistance
- Increase access to emergency shelter and transitional housing options for CSE survivors
- Establish a coordinated network of CSE providers and system partners across Seattle
Approximately $1,700,000 in City of Seattle General Funds is available through this RFP.