Community Mobilization Services

Pierce County is soliciting proposals from Tacoma-based non-profit organizations to provide Community Mobilization services throughout Pierce County. The selected organization will be responsible for leading and facilitating neighborhood organizing initiatives to prevent and report illegal activity, build law enforcement-community partnerships, and engage youth to prevent violence. The expected outcomes for this funding include decreasing illegal activity, increasing community engagement and participation in crime prevention activities, and reducing youth violence involvement and behaviors. • The contract is expected to be for an initial period of 18 months, with the possibility of an extension for an additional 24 months. • The total value of this procurement is $150,000 in Miscellaneous Current Expense funding. • The organization must be a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, located within the City of Tacoma, and have at least 5 years' experience engaging neighborhood members, community partners, and youth in proven and research-based strategies. • The organization must also be a current or former recipient of a State Community Engagement grant under RCW 43.330.545.