Tenant Services Grants
Forecasted
Tenant Services Grants support organizations providing legal aid, eviction prevention, tenant advocacy, and rights education to protect Seattle renters facing housing instability.
Funder: City of Seattle
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (2027 RFP deadline)
Funding Amounts:
Summary: Supports organizations providing legal representation, eviction prevention, tenant support, and rights education for Seattle renters facing housing instability.
Key Information: Eligible nonprofits must have experience serving Seattle tenants or focus communities and meet City licensing and contracting requirements.
Description
The City of Seattle’s Tenant Services Grants support the City’s ongoing commitment to tenant protections, focusing on renters most affected by housing instability. The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections seeks proposals from organizations with experience or expertise providing services to Seattle communities, including organizations already delivering relevant services.
The program supports free legal representation for low-income tenants facing eviction, early intervention to prevent eviction, and guidance and advocacy on rental issues. It also supports assistance for renters referred by the City through Renting in Seattle, including help navigating relocation, and outreach that builds awareness of tenant rights and connects renters to resources. The program emphasizes Seattle renters and underserved communities, accessible and culturally competent services, collaboration among tenant service providers, measurable outcomes, and cost effectiveness.
