DPH | Black Wellness Initiative

The San Francisco Department of Public Health is soliciting grant proposals for the Black Wellness Initiative (BWI) under solicitation number SFGOV-0000012107. This program is designed to reduce health disparities among Black and African American residents of San Francisco, specifically targeting nutrition-sensitive chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. The initiative requires the implementation of community wellness programs that are evidence-informed, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive. Key strategic goals include increasing access to healthy foods, expanding opportunities for safe and active living, reducing stress to promote mental well-being, and strengthening community connections to basic needs and health care. While the program focuses on the Black community, services must remain open to all qualifying San Francisco residents regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, gender, or national origin. The solicitation was published on November 10, 2026, with a submission deadline of 2:00 PM PT on December 17, 2026, via the PeopleSoft Strategic Sourcing portal. Following the submission, the estimated announcement of award is slated for January 2027, with an estimated project start date of July 1, 2027. The primary point of contact for this initiative is Lilian Henriquez Duran. Applicants must adhere to City and County of San Francisco policies regarding universal accessibility for web services and are subject to specific indemnification and liability obligations to defend the City against potential claims.