ROSS Grant Readiness & Community Needs Assessment

The contract titled ROSS Grant Readiness & Community Needs Assessment requires the contractor to conduct a comprehensive community needs assessment for the Housing Authority of the City of Everett, focusing on identifying gaps, priorities, and demographic trends relevant to housing and community development. This includes collecting, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data to inform the development of a complete ROSS grant application package, which must contain detailed logic models, data-driven justifications, and properly formatted budget templates aligned with grant requirements. The work must be grounded in evidence-based practices and tailored to the specific needs of Everett’s population, ensuring the application positions the agency for successful funding. The contractor is expected to deliver a polished, submission-ready grant package by the response deadline of June 9, 2026, with all components designed to meet federal and state grant standards. The task falls under NAICS code 541611, indicating professional administrative and management consulting services, and is structured as a subcontract under the State of Washington’s oversight. Performance is centered in Everett, Washington, and while no specific point of contact is listed, all deliverables must align with the Housing Authority’s strategic goals and reporting expectations. The solicitation is open to qualified vendors who can demonstrate expertise in community research, grant writing, and data analysis within public housing or similar sectors.