What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Department of Public Health seeks grant proposals from qualified and experienced onshore United States organizations to implement the Black Wellness Initiative. The initiative funds culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and evidence-informed community wellness programs aimed at reducing health disparities related to nutrition-sensitive chronic diseases among Black and African American San Francisco residents. Strategies focus on increasing healthy food access and consumption, expanding safe active living spaces, reducing stress, and strengthening connections to basic needs and healthcare. Applicants can submit responses digitally via email or online before the deadline on December 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT. The department will hold a pre-grant proposal conference on November 24, 2026, and accept questions until December 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM PT. The planned contract period will last for four years.
Scope of work
- Implement the Black Wellness Initiative (BWI)
- Deliver culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and evidence-informed community wellness programs
- Reduce health disparities among Black/African American San Francisco residents related to nutrition-sensitive chronic diseases
- Increase access to and consumption of healthy food
- Expand opportunities and spaces for safe, active living
- Reduce stress and promote mental well-being
- Strengthen community connections to basic needs and health care
- Deliver services open to all San Francisco residents who qualify regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, or gender
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| What is your bid price? | 100% |
Minimum qualifications
- Qualified and experienced organizations
How to submit
- Instructions
- Submit To: SAN FRANCISCO CITY COUNTY. Please see submission directions below, San Francisco CA UNITED STATES.