Applications

Application Process

All applications must be submitted through Bonfire. The application process is as follows:
1. All applicants are required to submit a pre-application by the end of the day, October 31, 2021.
2. County staff will review the information provided and may ask applicant for additional information about the proposed program or the agency. All correspondence will be conducted through Bonfire.
3. Once pre-applications are reviewed, staff will notify applicants in Bonfire that they may proceed with the full application.
4. Full applications must be completed by the end of the day January 5, 2022.
5. County staff will review all applications and may ask applicant for additional information about the proposed program or the agency. All correspondence will be conducted through Bonfire.
6. The Community Action Advisory Board will start reviewing applications once all clarifying questions have been answered.
7. Applicants will be invited to provide program presentations at the Community Action Advisory Board at the March and April 2022 meetings.
8. Application recommendations will be made by the CAAB at their May meeting. Applications are scored on a 100-point scale including both objectively scored components completed by county staff and subjectively scored questions completed by the CAAB.
9. County Councilors will make final program application funding decisions in May 2022.
10. County staff will work with awarded programs to draft contracts to begin July 1, 2022.

2022 Applications

The 2022 Request for Applications opens October 8, 2021. Use this link to access the opportunity in Bonfire: https://clarkcountywa.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities.

Applicants must submit pre-applications and respond to any inquiries from Clark County staff before submitting a full application in Bonfire. Due to the RFA settings in Bonfire, applicants will not be able to submit their pre-applications through the Bonfire site. Please see the directions below regarding how to submit your pre-applications for the 2022 HCRS & CAP RFA.

  • Login to the Bonfire site
  • Click on the open RFA opportunity
  • Download the Pre-Application template (Questionnaire in Excel format)
  • Complete the Pre-Application, please complete multiple pre-applications if you are applying for more than one program; one pre-application per program/intervention is needed.

Pre-applications are required. Failure to submit completed pre-applications may void any further application submissions for the 2022 HCRS and CAP RFA, in Bonfire.

Two pre-submittal meetings will be held:
Tuesday, Oct. 12, 3-4pm, via WebEx.
Thursday, Oct. 14, 8-9am, via WebEx.
Content in the meetings will be identical with answers to questions posted in Bonfire. Attendance at the pre-submittal meetings is highly encouraged

Homeless Crisis Response System

Applications for programs providing services in our Homeless Crisis Response System. The types of programs include: permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, new shelter capacity and services, homeless outreach, and targeted prevention assistance. Applications will also be accepted to provide a core system program, Rent Well.

Questions will be asked in answered in Opportunity Q&A in Bonfire.

Application Related Documents

Homeless Crisis Response Description and Requirements (PDF)
2021 Poverty Guidelines (PDF)
Best & Emerging Practices for Homeless Crisis Response System Programs (PDF) 
Clark County Community Needs Assessment Report 2020 (PDF)
Clark County Community Services Strategic Plan 2017-2022 (PDF)
Clark County Contract General Terms & Conditions 
Clark County Homeless Action Plan 2019-2022 (PDF)
Clark County Racial Equity Report 2020 (PDF)
Conflict of Interest & Debarment Certification Form (PDF)
Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness
Homeless Crisis Response System Definitions (PDF)
Homeless & Housing Library Links (PDF)
Housing First Project Checklist (PDF)
HUD CoC System Performance Measures Introductory Guide
Key Ingredients for Successful Trauma- Informed Care Implementation, Center For Healthcare Strategies 
Letter of Collaboration Reference and Example (PDF)
NLIHC Out of Reach report 
SAMHSA’s  Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach 
State of Washington Homeless Housing Strategic Plan 2019-2024
System Development Grant (SDG) Guidelines December 2020 (PDF)
Unlocking Doors to Homelessness Prevention: Solutions for preventing homelessness and Eviction; report commissioned by Health Spark, and Your Way Home (Montgomery County) 
 

Program Type Requirements
Rapid Re-housing Program Type Requirements (PDF)
Permanent Supportive Housing Program Type Requirements (PDF)
Targeted Prevention Assistance Program Type Requirements (PDF)
Transitional Housing Program Type Requirements (PDF)
Outreach & Engagement Program Type Requirements (PDF)
Shelter Program Requirements (PDF)

Community Action Programs

Applications for anti-poverty programs that meet needs identified in the Community Needs Assessment 2020 in the following categories: physical health targeting dental and food assistance; income and asset building targeting credit repair and financial planning/budgeting services; and support services providing transportation assistance. 

Questions will be asked and answered in Opportunity Q&A in Bonfire.

Application Related Documents

Community Action Program RFA Description and Requirements (PDF)
2021 Poverty Guidelines (PDF)
Best & Emerging Practices for Community Action Programs (PDF)
Clark County Community Needs Assessment Report 2020 (PDF)
Clark County Community Services Strategic Plan 2017-2022 (PDF)
Clark County Contract General Terms & Conditions
Clark County Homeless Action Plan 2019-2022 (PDF)
Community Action Definitions (PDF)
Conflict of Interest & Debarment Certification Form (PDF)
Key Ingredients for Successful Trauma- Informed Care Implementation, Center For Healthcare Strategies 
Letter of Collaboration Reference and Example (PDF)
SAMHSA’s  Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach