LGBTQI and Various Communities Grants

LGBTQI and Various Communities Grants is sponsored by San Francisco Human Rights Commission. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

HRC RFP 101 - NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD RFP 101 - EMPOWERMENT AND CAPACITY BUILDING TO ALL APPLICANTS: Thank you for responding to Request for Proposals (RFP) 101 for the Empowerment and Capacity Building (ECB) grant program by the City and County of San Francisco (the City), Human Rights Commission (HRC). We appreciate the time and effort invested in your proposals and thank you for your patience and cooperation with the process.

The HRC has completed its evaluation of applications to RFP 101: Empowerment and Capacity Building (ECB). This RFP sought an equity-focused foundation partner to administer a transparent grant process and provide capacity-building support for emerging community-based organizations serving San Francisco communities. This serves as the HRC's Notice of Intent to award and begin grant negotiations with the following Applicant.

The awarded organization is as follows: Black Freedom Fund: Foundation Partner for the Empowerment and Capacity Building(ECB) grant program Please note that being selected for grant negotiations does not guarantee funding from HRC or a grant contract with HRC. The tentative award may be conditioned on inclusion of changes and/or additional terms.

If HRC is unable to negotiate a satisfactory agreement, HRC may terminate negotiations and proceed to other qualified applicants. Final award of the grant may be subject to approval by the HRC's appointed oversight body. Any questions related to this funding opportunity may be addressed to hrcgrants@sfgov.

org . Please note that selection for grant negotiations does not guarantee a grant with the City. If you believe that the City has incorrectly selected another applicant for a grant award, you may submit a written Notice of Protest to Contract Award.

Per RFP 101 Sections 11. 3 and 11. 4, the protest must be received by the City by 5:00 p.

m. PT on the fifth (5th) business day following issuance of the Notice of Intent to Award. Based on the May 1, 2026 Notice of Intent to Award date , the protest deadline is May 8, 2026 .

The notice of protest must specify in detail each ground asserted for the protest, be signed by an individual authorized to represent the applicant, cite the law, rule, local ordinance, procedure, or RFP provision on which the protest is based, and include sufficient facts and evidence for the City to determine the validity of the protest. All protests must be received by 5:00 p. m.

PT on May 8, 2026 . Only protests made in writing will be considered. Per RFP 101 Section 11.

4, a Notice of Protest shall be transmitted by a means that will objectively establish the date HRC received the Notice of Protest. If a Notice of Protest is mailed, the protestor bears the risk of non-delivery within the deadlines specified herein. Protests must be delivered to: Protests delivered by email must be sent to hrcgrants@sfgov.

org . Protests transmittedelectronically must be sent in PDF format.

Protests delivered by U.S. mail must be addressed to: 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 800 HRC RFP 101 - EMPOWERMENT GRANT HRC RFP 101 – Empowerment Grant The San Francisco Human Rights Commission (HRC) is seeking proposals from qualified nonprofit organizations to serve as intermediary partners delivering equitable grantmaking and capacity-building support to small and emerging community-based organizations in San Francisco.

Through the Economic Capacity Building (ECB) initiative, RFP 101 will fund organizations that can: Administer and manage sub-grant programs Provide culturally responsive technical assistance Strengthen fiscal health and operational capacity Support long-term sustainability of community-rooted nonprofits The goal of this RFP is to expand economic opportunity and build institutional strength within historically marginalized communities.

Attachment I: Applicant Coversheet and References (completed via online Fillout Form – no separate upload required) Attachment II: Proposal Template (. DOC or .

DOCX) Last three (3) fiscal years’ Form 990 or equivalent RFP Issued: March 3, 2026 Informational Session: March 9, 2026 E-Question Period: March 3–March 11, 2026 Proposal Deadline: March 23, 2026 (12:00pm Pacific) Review & Scoring: March 24–April 10, 2026 Notice of Intent to Award: April 30, 2026 Change Notice: UPDATED Notice of Intent to Award: May 5, 2026 Negotiation Period: May 1–31, 2026 Grant Start Date: July 1, 2026 All dates are subject to change.

For questions, please email: hrcgrants@sfgov.

org HRC RFP 100 - NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD Notice of Intent to Award The HRC has completed its evaluation of applications to RFP 100 and this serves as the City’s notice of intent to award grants to begin negotiations with the following Applicants: Arts & Cultural Preservation Bayview Opera House, Inc. Chinese Culture Foundation of San Francisco San Francisco Recovery Theatre The African-American Shakespeare Company The Dance Brigade, A New Group From The Wallflower Order, Inc. The San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company Film, Videography, Print, & Documentary Storytelling Queer Women of Color Media Arts Project (QWOCMAP) Stabilization of Arts Organizations Anne Bluethenthal and Dancers Bayview Opera House, Inc. New Community Leadership Foundation, Inc. Community Health & Wellness Bayview Hunters Point Multipurpose Senior Services, Inc. Homeless Children's Network Rafiki Coalition for Health and Wellness Westside Community Mental Health Center Young Men's Christian Association of San Francisco (YMCA) Children’s Council of San Francisco Rafiki Coalition for Health & Wellness Maternal and Infant Health Homeless Prenatal Program, Inc. 3rd Street Youth Center & Clinic Westside Community Mental Health Center Rental Assistance and Housing Navigation 3rd Street Youth Center & Clinic Booker T.

Washington Community Service Center San Francisco Housing Development Corporation Restorative Healing & Behavioral Health Services 3rd Street Youth Center & Clinic Because Black Is Still Beautiful Black Women Revolt Against Domestic Violence Homeless Children's Network The Transgender District Company Westside Community Mental Health Center SAFETY & INCLUSION GRANTS Leadership Development & Legal Support for Incarcerated & Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Miss Major and Alexander L.

Lee's TGIJP Sister Warriors Freedom Coalition Lavender Youth Recreation and Information Center, Inc. The San Francisco Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Community Center Wellness & Safety Services for Gender-expansive Communities Asian and Pacific Islander Wellness Center, Inc. Lavender Youth Recreation and Information Center, Inc. Lyon-Martin Community Health Services Culturally Inclusive Pathways to Higher Education Booker T.

Washington Community Service Center Youth Development & Education African American Achievement & Leadership Initiative (AAALI) Asian Pacific American Community Center Bay Area Community Resources, Inc. Booker T.

Washington Community Service Center Good Samaritan Family Resource Center of San Francisco Urban Student Athlete Development Academy SUBMITTING A FORMAL PROTEST Section 10 of RFP 100 states that an Applicant may submit a formal “Notice of Protest” to protest HRC’s removal of the applicant from consideration for an award or to protest that HRC has incorrectly selected another Applicant for award.

The Notice of Protest must include a written statement specifying in detail each and every one of the grounds asserted for the protest. The protest should: · Cite the specific law, rule, local ordinance, procedure, or RFP provision on which the protest is based, · Specify facts and evidence sufficient for HRC to determine the validity of the protest, and, · Be signed by an individual authorized to represent the Applicant.

The protest must be delivered in-person, by mail, or emailed to hrcgrants@sfgov. org by 5:00 pm on Friday, October 10, 2025. [corrected] Applicants can anticipate a written response from HRC within 10 days.

All protest determinations made by the HRC are final. Protests may be delivered in-person or mailed to: San Francisco Human Rights Commission SCORE SHEETS FROM RFP 100 Score sheets for each proposal can be found at this link . RFP 100 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) Why did HRC issue RFP 100 and what were the goals and intended impact of these funds?

Why was the June 30 Notice of Intent to Award rescinded? HRC carefully reviewed feedback received from the community and recognized that some members of the community had concerns about the RFP evaluation process.

Out of an abundance of caution, and with the intent of reinforcing to the community that the RFP evaluation process is being implemented in a fair and consistent manner, HRC will conduct the evaluation process again, including the initial screening, minimum qualifications check, evaluation, and scoring. Are all the organizations listed in the June 30 Notice of Intent to Award still going to receive award offers?

The June 30, 2025 Notice of Intent to Award was rescinded, which means that this Notice of Intent to Award is no longer in effect. Instead, all proposals submitted to the RFP 100 will be reviewed, evaluated, and scored again, without consideration for how such proposals were evaluated previously. When the new evaluation process concludes, a new Notice of Intent to Award will be issued.

I already submitted a proposal under RFP 100. Can I submit additional materials now that the review process is active again? No. All proposals will be reviewed as they were originally submitted.

If an organization was not included in the June 30 Notice of Intent to Award, is it possible they will be included after the new evaluation concludes? Our organization has concerns about administrative and technical issues related to the original RFP 100 evaluation process, such as large files not being received via email or document headers being mislabeled.

Will these sorts of issues be addressed within the new review and evaluation process? Yes, these types of administrative and technical issues will be considered. How will potential and actual conflicts of interest be addressed in the new review and evaluation process?

All individuals participating in the review and evaluation of proposals submitted to RFP 100 are committed to upholding standards of fairness and transparency. Any person that will participate in this process is required to complete a form intended to address any potential or actual conflicts of interest. How did community feedback inform the decision to restart this process?

Some RFP 100 stakeholders, including community members, shared their concerns about the evaluation process related to administration of this grant funding opportunity. HRC is committed to a fair and consistent evaluation process. As such, out of an abundance of caution, the department made the decision to revisit the evaluation process.

When can we expect the new award notice to be posted? As the RFP 100 evaluation process continues, HRC staff has committed to sharing updates once per week. HRC is still reviewing the evaluation timeline and will provide updates to the public as relevant dates are finalized.

RFP 100 UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 Request for Proposals (RFP) #100 RE: Request for Proposals 100 - Weekly Update #10 Evaluation Process Update Thank you for your patience as we complete this process. HRC has now finished reviewing and scoring all eligible proposals, and we’ve moved into the Awarding stage. We expect to share the new Notice of Intent to Award in the coming weeks.

Please note that the Notice of Intent to Award issued in June was rescinded and was not considered in the current evaluation process. The current process reflects only the most recent review of proposals. As a reminder, HRC developed a series of Frequently Asked Questions to answer questions the department received regarding RFP 100.

On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, HRC announced that the RFP 100 Notice of Intent to Award is rescinded , and that HRC will revisit the entire evaluation process of RFP 100. This decision was not made lightly. It was informed by community feedback and a commitment to strengthening the integrity of our evaluation process.

HRC is not accepting new proposals, and applicants who submitted their proposals by the original deadline are not required to take any action at this time. All proposals submitted by the original deadline will be reviewed and scored again, according to the revised protocols for review, evaluation, and rating. Thank you for your continued partnership, dedication, and service to community.

The next update will be shared on Friday, October 3, 2025. San Francisco Human Rights Commission RFP 100 UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 Request for Proposals (RFP) #100 RE: Request for Proposals 100 - Weekly Update #9 Evaluation Process Update HRC is finalizing the scoring of proposals. Once all reviews are complete, proposals are moved into the Awarding Process, which determines: Number of grantees per focus area.

This is based on average scores, beginning with top-ranked submissions. As stated in the RFP, final selection and award decisions will reflect a balanced assessment of both evaluation scores and grantee fiscal factors. Award amount.

Estimated award amounts are informed by the information included in the organization’s proposal and adjusted to available resources. The final award amount will depend on available funding. When the Awarding Process is complete, two types of communications will be issued depending on the outcome of this stage of the process: Notice of Intent to Award.

Organizations identified to receive funding through the Selection Process will be included on this list. Status of Proposal . Sent to all other applicants not identified for funding through the Selection Process.

This will include next steps and available options. Finally, a correction to last week’s update. It stated that “The Human Rights Commission must vote to give final approval of the list of awardees at a public meeting in order for contract negotiations to begin.

” However, it should have stated that “The Human Rights Commission must vote to give final approval of the list of awardees at a public meeting in order for HRC to enter into final contracts. ” On Tuesday July 22, 2025, HRC announced that the RFP 100 Notice of Intent to Award is rescinded , and that HRC will revisit the entire evaluation process of RFP 100. This decision was not made lightly.

It was informed by community feedback and a commitment to strengthening the integrity of our evaluation process. HRC is not accepting new proposals, and applicants who submitted their proposals by the original deadline are not required to take any action at this time. All proposals submitted by the original deadline will be reviewed and scored again, according to the revised protocols for review, evaluation, and rating.

Thank you for your continued partnership, dedication, and service to community. The next update will be shared on Friday, September 26.

San Francisco Human Rights Commission RFP 100 UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 Request for Proposals (RFP) #100 RE: Request for Proposals 100 - Weekly Update #8 Evaluation Process Update As we approach the final stages of review, HRC has begun processing score sheets and conducting a thorough review of the responses received thus far. HRC anticipates announcing the Notice of Intent to Award in early October.

The Notice of Intent to Award will not include award amounts. The number of grantees per focus area will depend on the results of the scoring, award process, and available funding. The Human Rights Commission must vote to give final approval of the list of awardees at a public meeting in order for contract negotiations to begin.

On Tuesday July 22, 2025, HRC announced that the RFP 100 Notice of Intent to Award is rescinded , and that HRC will revisit the entire evaluation process of RFP 100. This decision was not made lightly. It was informed by community feedback and a commitment to strengthening the integrity of our evaluation process.

HRC is not accepting new proposals, and applicants who submitted their proposals by the original deadline are not required to take any action at this time. All proposals submitted by the original deadline will be reviewed and scored again, according to the revised protocols for review, evaluation, and rating. Thank you for your continued partnership, dedication, and service to community.

The next update will be shared on Friday, September 19. Acting Executive Director RFP 100 UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 Request for Proposals (RFP) #100 RE: Request for Proposals 100 - Weekly Update #7 Evaluation Process Update Scoring began on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, and remains open.

Minimum Qualifications Requirement As outlined in the RFP, all applicants must meet all requirements below to be eligible for receiving an award: The applicant is (or has a fiscal sponsor that is) a nonprofit, public benefit corporation that is tax exempt under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3) as a public charity and is in good standing with the IRS, the California Secretary of State, the California Franchise Tax Board, and the California Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts.

The applicant is a Vendor of the City or is willing and able to become a Vendor of the City. Organizations who are not yet City Vendors are urged to begin the Vendor application process as soon as possible in order to ensure that they meet this requirement if awarded a grant. The applicant is not debarred or suspended from participation in local, state, or federal programs.

The applicant can comply with all local, state or federal laws and regulations if funded. The applicant is in good financial standing according to generally accepted accounting practices. The applicant offers services in an accessible and non-discriminatory manner regardless of race, color, ethnicity, class, age, economic level, education, language, religion, disability, immigration status, or sexual orientation.

The applicant will commit to the following: funds received under this RFP shall not be used to influence or seek to influence local, state, or federal governmental decisions.

This includes but is not limited to lobbying agencies of the City and County of San Francisco; funding political campaigns; or influencing or seeking to influence funding decisions made by the City and County of San Francisco regarding your agency or any subgrantees, other organizations, or other individuals funded under this RFP. The applicant complies with the terms of this RFP’s “City-Applicant Communications” section (see Section 1.

8 of the RFP). The applicant has experience in serving underserved and marginalized families in San Francisco.

The applicant meets one of more of the following: Is headquartered in San Francisco, or Maintains a physical office or service location in San Francisco, or Has a demonstrated history of providing services in San Francisco within the past five years, or Has an organizational history and founding that is strongly linked to San Francisco.

In cases where the fiscal sponsor is the applicant, the above requirements apply to the organization that is fiscally sponsored and will implement the program. The applicant cannot be a City agency or department. All Applicants were required to attest to each of these requirements at the time of submission.

HRC cannot award contracts to organizations who do not meet all of these requirements. On Tuesday July 22, 2025, HRC announced that the RFP 100 Notice of Intent to Award is rescinded , and that HRC will revisit the entire evaluation process of RFP 100. This decision was not made lightly.

It was informed by community feedback and a commitment to strengthening the integrity of our evaluation process. HRC is not accepting new proposals, and applicants who submitted their proposals by the original deadline are not required to take any action at this time. All proposals submitted by the original deadline will be reviewed and scored again, according to the revised protocols for review, evaluation, and rating.

Thank you for your continued partnership, dedication, and service to community. The next update will be shared on Friday, September 12. Acting Executive Director RFP 100 UPDATE - AUGUST 29, 2025 Request for Proposals (RFP) #100 RE: Request for Proposals 100 - Weekly Update #6 Evaluation Process Update Scoring began on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, and will remain open through early September.

As outlined in the RFP, each proposal must be assessed on its alignment with the stated goals and deliverables for the selected Service Area(s). As proposal scoring is actively taking place, the HRC has no additional updates at this time. On Tuesday July 22, 2025, HRC announced that the RFP 100 Notice of Intent to Award is rescinded , and that HRC will revisit the entire evaluation process of RFP 100.

This decision was not made lightly. It was informed by community feedback and a commitment to strengthening the integrity of our evaluation process. HRC is not accepting new proposals, and applicants who submitted their proposals by the original deadline are not required to take any action at this time.

All proposals submitted by the original deadline will be reviewed and scored again, according to the revised protocols for review, evaluation, and rating. Thank you for your continued partnership, dedication, and service to community. The next update will be shared on Friday, September 5.

Acting Executive Director RFP 100 UPDATE - AUGUST 22, 2025 Request for Proposals (RFP) #100 RE: Request for Proposals 100 - Weekly Update #5 Evaluation Process Update HRC held a training for all proposal reviewers on Monday, August 18, 2025. The training introduced updated materials to promote consistency in the scoring process and provide clear guidance aligned with the RFP.

All reviewers were required to attend the training or view the recording, in addition to completing a Confidentiality & Conflict of Interest Agreement prior to scoring.

Guides with information from the RFP related to each Service Area’s program goals, outreach focus, and example activities and services Proposal materials relevant to the scoring process A standardized scoring form to ensure consistency and completeness Scoring began on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, and will remain open through early September.

As outlined in the RFP, each proposal must be assessed on its alignment with the stated goals and deliverables for the selected Service Area(s). The evaluation process prioritizes: Community Impact: A demonstrated understanding of community needs in San Francisco and a strong commitment to cultural responsiveness, inclusivity, and equity.

Feasibility & Readiness: The ability to execute the proposed work effectively, backed by relevant experience and expertise. Sustainability: Long-term benefits and operational viability. Proposals must directly address the required elements for each Service Area.

Readers are tasked with scoring each proposal according to 7 categories, with a maximum score of 100 points. Those categories are: A. Organizational Background & Cultural Responsiveness (Up to 35 Points) B.

Program Design and Implementation (Up to 15 Points) C. Deliverables & Work Plan (Up to 15 Points) D. Detailed Budget & Narrative (Up to 10 Points) E.

Outreach & Community Engagement (Up to 10 Points) F. Evaluation and Reporting (Up to 10 points) G. Letters of Recommendation (Up to 5 Points) Readers are to score each section below based on the following considerations: Depth & Clarity: Does the proposal present a well-reasoned, detailed, and actionable plan?

Alignment with RFP Goals: Does the proposal address the needs of the outreach focus and align with the RFP Guiding Principles and Service Area objectives? Feasibility & Readiness: Is the approach realistic and backed by relevant experience? Impact & Sustainability: Does the proposal demonstrate meaningful, long-term community benefits?

After the scoring window closes, HRC will conduct a thorough review of all scores to ensure accuracy and completion. On Tuesday July 22, 2025, HRC announced that the RFP 100 Notice of Intent to Award is rescinded , and that HRC will revisit the entire evaluation process of RFP 100. This decision was not made lightly.

It was informed by community feedback and a commitment to strengthening the integrity of our evaluation process. HRC is not accepting new proposals, and applicants who submitted their proposals by the original deadline are not required to take any action at this time. All proposals submitted by the original deadline will be reviewed and scored again, according to the revised protocols for review, evaluation, and rating.

Thank you for your continued partnership, dedication, and service to community. The next update will be shared on Friday, August 29. Acting Executive Director RFP 100 UPDATE - AUGUST 15, 2025 Request for Proposals (RFP) #100 RE: Request for Proposals 100 - Weekly Update #4 Evaluation Process Update HRC has completed the Initial Screening and Minimum Qualifications review of all proposals.

We are actively building a strong team of Readers to review all proposals. We will begin training and scoring next week. The training materials and protocols will: Ensure alignment with the RFP Provide clear guidance to all Readers Promote consistency throughout the scoring process Pending recruitment of Readers, we anticipate the scoring phase to close in early September.

This timeline ensures Readers have the time needed to thoroughly and thoughtfully evaluate each proposal. On Tuesday July 22, 2025, HRC announced that the RFP 100 Notice of Intent to Award is rescinded , and that HRC will revisit the entire evaluation process of RFP 100. This decision was not made lightly.

It was informed by community feedback and a commitment to strengthening the integrity of our evaluation process. HRC is not accepting new proposals, and applicants who submitted their proposals by the original deadline are not required to take any action at this time. All proposals submitted by the original deadline will be reviewed and scored again, according to the revised protocols for review, evaluation, and rating.

Thank you for your continued partnership, dedication, and service to community. The next update will be shared on Friday, August 22. Acting Executive Director RFP 100 UPDATE - AUGUST 8, 2025 Request for Proposals (RFP) #100 RE: Request for Proposals 100 - Weekly Update #3 Evaluation Process Update This week, we finished a comprehensive review of our internal protocols and procedures that will be used to evaluate proposals.

This review will inform how proposals will be evaluated in line with the original RFP specifications and framework.

Our goals for this effort are to: Provide clear and consistent guidance for reviewers Ensure consistency in how all proposals are evaluated Strengthen the objectivity and transparency of the scoring process We are tentatively planning to begin the evaluation process to begin the week of August 18, pending recruitment of proposal readers.

On Tuesday July 22, 2025, HRC announced that the RFP 100 Notice of Intent to Award is rescinded , and that HRC will revisit the entire evaluation process of RFP 100. This decision was not made lightly. It was informed by community feedback and a commitment to strengthening the integrity of our evaluation process.

HRC is not accepting new proposals, and applicants who submitted their proposals by the original deadline are not required to take any action at this time. All proposals submitted by the original deadline will be reviewed and scored again, according to the revised protocols for review, evaluation, and rating. Thank you for your continued partnership, dedication, and service to community.

The next update will be shared on Friday, August 15. Acting Executive Director RFP 100 UPDATE - AUGUST 1, 2025 Request for Proposals (RFP) #100 RE: Request for Proposals 100 - Weekly Update #2 The following are actions that HRC has taken since the last update: Improving communications: HRC has launched a new FAQ page for RFP 100, available at this link: https://www. sf.

gov/information--human-rights-commission-funding-opportunities . This page will be updated regularly as we continue to make progress. Evaluation Panel Review: Staff are reviewing the process for the evaluation panel review of all proposals to ensure a competitive, transparent, consistent, and fair process.

Also, staff are actively planning for the recruitment and assignment of proposal reviewers. HRC, in partnership with the Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families (DCYF), will design and facilitate training for all reviewers prior to the beginning of the evaluation panel review. Timeline: HRC anticipates sharing a revised timeline for the review process with all applicants by Friday, August 8.

On Tuesday July 22, 2025, HRC announced that the RFP 100 Notice of Intent to Award is rescinded , and that HRC will revisit the entire evaluation process of RFP 100. This decision was not made lightly. It was informed by community feedback and a commitment to strengthening the integrity of our evaluation process.

HRC is not accepting new proposals, and applicants who submitted their proposals by the original deadline are not required to take any action at this time. All proposals submitted by the original deadline will be reviewed and scored again, according to the revised protocols for review, evaluation, and rating. Thank you for your continued partnership, dedication, and service to community.

The next update will be shared on Friday, August 8. Acting Executive Director RFP 100 UPDATE - JULY 25, 2025 Request for Proposals (RFP) #100 RE: Request for Proposals 100 - First Weekly Update On Tuesday July 22, 2025, the Human Rights Commission (HRC) announced that the Request for Proposals (RFP) 100 Notice of Intent to Award is rescinded , and that HRC will revisit the entire evaluation process of RFP 100.

This decision was not made lightly. It was informed by community feedback and a commitment to strengthening the integrity of our evaluation process.

The Human Rights Commission will continue the management of this process; however, going forward, oversight will be provided by the department’s acting executive director and deputy director, joined by senior grants administration staff from the Department of Children, Youth & Their Families (DCYF) and the Mayor’s Office of Housing & Community Development (MOHCD), who will be coming to HRC on temporary assignment to bring their expertise to this work.

Enhance communication protocols with all applicants. Ensure that all actions moving forward align with best practices and uphold the highest standards. The evaluation process will allow for sufficient time for all evaluators to review, evaluate, and rate each proposal under a revised scoring rubric.

HRC is recruiting evaluators with knowledge of San Francisco’s diverse communities and experience in the areas that are being scored. Once these panelists are assembled and finalized, there will be a thorough training and orientation session. Each evaluator will be required to sign an attestation as to any real or perceived conflicts of interest as well as a confidentiality agreement prior to starting their review.

Important Clarifications: HRC is not accepting new proposals, and applicants who submitted their proposals by the original deadline are not required to take any action at this time . All proposals submitted by the original deadline will be reviewed and scored again , according to the revised protocols for review, evaluation, and rating.

Thank you to the individuals who volunteered many hours of their time serving as evaluators of RFP 100 application materials. These individuals worked diligently to advance this critical funding opportunity, and their service is appreciated. Finally,