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Request for Applications: LGBTQIA2S+ Equity Mini Team (LEMT) Persons with Lived Experience Work Group Members

CSH is seeking up to 8 people with lived experience to be members of a United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Special Needs Assessment Programs (SNAPS) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and trans, queer and questioning, intersex, asexual and agender, and Two-Spirit, plus (LGBTQIA2S+) Equity Mini Team (LEMT). The team will consist of a total of 10- 15 members (at least 8 of which are contracted through this request for applications) and is aimed at helping providers and Continuums of Care (CoCs) with collecting and using data in a way that is respectful and honors program participants with LGBTQIA2S+ identities; does not disenfranchise or harm individuals; and is culturally sensitive and trauma-informed.  

CSH is currently seeking people with lived experience (PWLE) of homelessness, LGBTQIA2S+ identities, as well as those with experience providing subject matter expertise, to improve data collection and utilization practices for LGBTQIA2S+ individuals experiencing homelessness. Up to 8 spots on the LEMT will be reserved for PWLE, with the remaining openings to be filled by current HUD TA providers. 

The Mini Team will create a product development plan outlining written resources to be drafted and reviewed by those with LGBTQIA2S+ expertise. CSH anticipates co-developing at least 3 written products, 2 sample documents, and will peer review at least 3 documents. The work plan will be updated with the exact number and names of products once the product development plan is finalized with seated members of the LEMT.

This subcontract opportunity can commence as early as November 11th, 2024 and run through June 2026. 

The sub-contractor’s work will mainly comprise of the following: 

  1. Attend regular team meetings (up to 4 times per month); 
  2. Review products and tools from HUD TA initiatives that would impact LGBTQIA2S+ equity; 
  3. Create quick, easily digestible tools for front line staff that address the needs of LGBTQIA2S+ people experiencing homelessness; and 
  4. Provide recommendations regarding FY 2026/2027 Data Standards data elements as requested by the Data Standards Mini Team. 

Milestones and Deliverable

The Mini Team will develop a product plan outlining products to be developed by members of the Mini Team. It is estimated that the Mini Team will co-develop the following: 

  • Deliverable 1: At least 3 written products 
  • Deliverable 2: 2 sample documents 
  • Deliverable 3: Peer review at least 3 documents 

Funding Available

An amount not to exceed $240,000 is available for this project. There are up to a total of eight awards available; each award will be funded at $125 per hour not to exceed 240 hours.

Application Process

In order to be considered for this subcontracting opportunity, please complete this Microsoft Form detailing your experience and credentials for this project. Submissions are due by Friday, October 25, 2024 by 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PT. All application information must be fully completed for consideration.

Successful applicants will be awarded on a conditional basis, pending a conflict-of-interest review and submission of additional documents concerning rate substantiation and invoicing capacity.  

Any applicants not selected for this opportunity will be informed via email no later than November 1, 2024.

Privacy disclaimer: While application responses are not public, they are reviewed by multiple individuals such as the HUD SNAPS staff and CSH staff. Please be mindful of this before including highly sensitive information on your application. Also, in consideration of the prevalence of discrimination based on LGBTQIA2S+ status, you should also know that HUD SNAPS does not list work group member names on any public-facing websites.

Please note: CSH aims to be a responsible partner to the people we pay for time-limited work who are receiving public benefits by providing them with as much support as possible and appropriate to help them make informed choices about how much they want to work for us and/or for other organizations. Due to the highly specialized and individualized nature of this work, however, CSH does not currently have the expertise to provide benefits counseling to individuals but will provide as much support as possible to connect individuals with outside partner benefits counseling, so they can make the most informed decision as it relates to their ability to commit to this position.

CSH requires subcontractors, including individuals and sole proprietors, to carry workers’ compensation insurance and general liability insurance while performing work under a CSH subcontract. CSH subcontractors cannot have existing, pending or expired debarments that preclude them from doing business with the United States government and cannot have convictions for, nor have any pending indictments for, fraud or a criminal offense in connection with a public contract or subcontract.

If you have any questions, please contact fedta@csh.org

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