Community Needs Assessment & Program Design

The contract seeks to conduct a comprehensive community needs assessment aimed at identifying housing challenges faced by low- and moderate-income populations in Wisconsin, with the goal of designing a targeted fair housing program that addresses systemic barriers to equitable access. The work includes defining clear eligibility criteria for assistance, establishing efficient referral pathways between community agencies and service providers, and developing standardized service protocols to ensure consistent, culturally competent support for vulnerable households. The effort must be grounded in data-driven insights gathered directly from residents and local stakeholders to ensure the program reflects real-world conditions and unmet needs. This subcontract, classified under NAICS code 541611 for management consulting services, is issued by the Human Services agency in Wisconsin with a response deadline of June 23, 2026. The scope requires deep engagement with community partners, local government entities, and affected populations to build a program that not only complies with fair housing principles but also promotes long-term housing stability. Successful applicants must demonstrate expertise in equitable program design, experience working with underserved communities, and the capacity to deliver actionable, implementable recommendations that can be scaled across the region. The project will be performed within Wisconsin, though specific locations are not detailed in the contract data.