Lexington-Fayette County Ionwave #RFP-14-2026

Grant Funding for Community Wellness & Safety Programs in Fayette County, KY (ESR Grant Program)

This opportunity invites qualified non-profit organizations to apply for grant funding to support community wellness and safety initiatives in Fayette County, Kentucky. - Government Buyer: - Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government - Department of Social Services - Division of Procurement - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are named; the opportunity is for service provision by eligible non-profits. - Products/Services Requested: - Community Wellness & Safety ESR Grant Program services - Focus areas include: - Substance Use Disorder prevention and treatment - Community Violence Prevention (Youth Violence Intervention, Child Abuse & Neglect Services, Sexual Violence Prevention, Elder Abuse Prevention, Suicide Prevention, Intimate Partner Violence Prevention) - No part numbers or product quantities; this is a grant for service programs. - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Applicants must be 501(c)(3) non-profits with a physical presence in Fayette County - Organizations must have a Gold Seal of Transparency on Candid.org - Approximately $995,700 in total grant funding is available for FY2027-2028 - Programs must demonstrate strong design, measurable outcomes, organizational capacity, and sustainability - Compliance with Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity standards is required - Minority- and women-owned business participation is encouraged - Adherence to all applicable state and municipal regulations - Place of Performance: - Fayette County, Kentucky - Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offices (200 East Main Street, 3rd Floor, Lexington, KY 40507) - Period of Performance: - Two fiscal years (FY2027-FY2028), with funding for the second year contingent on Council approval

Description

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government is soliciting proposals for the Community Wellness & Safety Extended Social Resources (ESR) Grant Program. The program aims to provide services in accordance with specified terms, conditions, and requirements. Proposals must be submitted electronically via Ion Wave by April 30, 2026, and will be evaluated based on compliance with the RFP specifications. Minority- and women-owned businesses are encouraged to participate, and the contract is subject to Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity requirements.

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