There will be approximately $800,000 available in severe weather response funds for fiscal year 2026 and 2027 combined
VANCOUVER – Clark County Community Services is seeking applications for projects that strengthen Severe Weather Response services for unhoused residents. Funding is intended to reduce harm during extreme weather events through coordinated planning, sheltering, outreach, and supply distribution – working as part of the Homeless Crisis Response System (HCRS). There will be approximately $800,000 available in severe weather response funds for fiscal year 2026 and 2027 combined.
Applications and instructions will be available Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, online through Bonfire. Links to the applications will be located at www.clark.wa.gov/community-services/applications. To be added to the stakeholders list or for assistance or program information, contact Kayla Williams at Kayla-renee.williams@clark.wa.gov.
Proposals must increase capacity for programs that provide shelter and/or promote the health and safety of households who are unsheltered during extreme weather events. All funded programs will be required to work together in an integrated and mutually supporting continuum of care. All programs must follow guidelines and processes determined by the Severe Weather Response Planning entity and Clark County.
Funding awarded through this RFA is intended to increase the capacity of Clark County’s existing and planned Severe Weather Response. Funds may not be used to replace, supplant, or shift costs already planned, budgeted, or funded through other sources.
Important dates:
- A pre-submittal meeting will be held 9-10 am Aug. 14, 2025, via Teams. Content in the meeting and answers to questions will be posted on Bonfire. Attendance to the pre-submittal meetings is highly encouraged.
- Full applications are due Sept. 17, 2025, by 11:30 pm through Bonfire.
- Recommendations will be presented to Clark County Council for approval in October 2025.
Contracts will begin Nov. 1, 2025.
Information provided by Clark Co. WA Communications.
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