Request for Proposals (RFP) #231

This solicitation is a competitive grant program administered by the City and County of San Francisco’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development. It provides up to $4.185 million in funding across four distinct program areas aimed at stimulating economic activity, supporting small businesses, and improving public spaces within San Francisco. Awards are made to nonprofit (and, for one program, for‑profit) entities that can deliver outreach, technical assistance, pop‑up activation, or streetscape improvement services. The grant term is initially up to two years, with the possibility of extending the agreement for up to four additional years (maximum six years, not later than June 2031). The procurement process was open competition with a proposal deadline of 26 Feb 2025 and a notice‑to‑award on 11 Mar 2025. • Four program areas: Chinatown Economic Vitality & Business Outreach ($110 k max), Accelerate Manufacturing ($75 k max), Downtown Pop‑up Activations ($1.5 M max), Powell Street Improvement Project ($2.5 M max, 3‑year term). • Eligible applicants are primarily nonprofit organizations (Program A) and any qualified entity meeting city‑wide compliance (Programs B‑D). All awardees must satisfy City supplier registration, Equal Benefits (12B), Minimum Compensation (MCO), Health Care Accountability (HCAO), and First‑Source Hiring requirements. • Two awards were made: “SF New Deal” for the downtown pop‑up activations and “Union Square Business Improvement District” for the Powell Street streetscape project. No awards were issued for the Chinatown or manufacturing tracks.