2027-31 Human Services Grants Program

Description

The City of Santa Monica (“the City”) invites competitive proposals from eligible nonprofit organizations through the Human Services Grants Program (HSGP) for programs that respond to clearly identified community needs in Santa Monica. Grant agreements will be executed for a term of four years, with annual funding contingent upon available funds, satisfactory outcomes, effective program performance, and City Council approval.Applicants should demonstrate how their programs use best practices and evidence-based approaches to address the community needs identified in this Request for Proposals (RFP).  This RFP is open to all qualifying agencies with experience administering human services programs, including agencies that have not previously applied for the HSGP or that have not historically operated in the City but have a robust plan for providing services locally.The Funding Guidelines for the FY 2027-31 HSGP RFP were approved by City Council on August 11, 2026 and are incorporated throughout this RFP