Families experiencing homelessness deserve a stable path to a brighter future—and your organization can be the guide to make that change.
Sacramento Steps Forward is calling on experienced, community-focused nonprofits to join our Family Rehousing Accelerator Pilot, an innovative, rapid rehousing initiative backed by up to $4.5 million from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund.
This opportunity offers you a clear, comprehensive plan to deliver essential rental assistance, housing navigation, and supportive case management that will transform vulnerable lives and strengthen our community.
Request for Proposal Timeline
| Milestone | Date Range |
|---|---|
| RFP Release | February 26, 2025 |
| RFP Informational Session | March 11, 2025 |
| Proposal Due | March 25, 2025 |
| Evaluation and Selection | April 1, 2025 – April 18, 2025 |
| Award Notice | April 22, 2025 |
| Contract Period | July 1, 2025 – November 30, 2026 |
| Project Period | July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 |
| Closeout Period | October 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026 |
This is a non-renewable contract because the grant is from a one-time funding source. While we may be able to secure additional funds in the future, that will be further assessed at the end of 2026, following the pilot program.
The budget should be for the entirety of the timeline, beginning with phase one on July 1, 2025 and continuing through November 30, 2026, program closeout.
It’s a collective goal shared across all proposals. Applicants can propose a smaller portion.
The grant seeks to support 150 households/families. The 150 does not refer to the total number of individuals.
The 15-page limit includes the 18-question response plan, cost proposal, staffing plan, budget, subcontractor letters (if applicable), and conflict of interest statement (if applicable).
Yes, a separate cost proposal budget narrative is required in addition to the template provided in Appendix A.
This is a non-renewable contract because the grant is from a one-time funding source. While we may be able to secure additional funds in the future, that will be further assessed at the end of 2026, following the pilot program.
Sacramento Steps Forward is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) charity serving the Sacramento region. EIN# 27-4907397
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