This Request for Proposals (RFP) is seeking applicants who want to join the collective Liberated Village in developing a community-centered experiential learning education that will educate and liberate Black and brown scholars in King County. We seek partners who share our value of sharing knowledge, skills, power, and resources and will work together towards community-centered solutions for transformative systemic change.
If your organization is interested in joining a collective movement that demonstrates:
- a love for co-creating
- a commitment to building authentic relationships and trust
- a passion for finding creative solutions
- a desire to create healthy and strong communities
- an excitement for experiential learning
- a belief in Black and brown excellence
We encourage you to apply!
Interested applicants can apply to provide the education and experiential learning to scholar/student, parent/guardian/family member, liberated village staff and partners and school/district staff, on multiple topics including, but not limited to: economic knowledge, education enrichment, health and wellness, social justice, urban agriculture and more.
Those interested can apply either as a Liberated Village Lead or as a Liberated Village Subject Matter Expert (SME). Lead applicants are individuals/agencies that is applying to this RFP with identified partner(s). Subject Matter Experts (Expertise from lived experience and/or education) are individuals/agencies that is applying to this RFP. Both Lead Applicants and Subject Matter Experts will provide education and experiential learning to the Liberated Village.
See the full RFP (Section III) for more information about this opportunity!
Any Questions?
All documents to be submitted in response to this RFP should be uploaded through ZoomGrants.
The RFP Lead is the sole point of contact for this procurement. All communication regarding the subject matter of this opportunity between the applicants and DCHS upon release of this RFP must be through ZoomGrants or the RFP Lead, as follows:
Phil Thompson, Contract Specialist, Public Health
Any other communication will be considered unofficial and non-binding on DCHS. Proposers are to rely on written statements issued by the RFP Lead. Communication directed to parties other than the RFP Lead on this opportunity may result in disqualification of the applicant.
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