Alaska Online Public Notices #FY2027 Alaska Temporary Assistance Program - Work Services

Alaska Temporary Assistance Program Work Services Case Management Grant Opportunity

This opportunity is for organizations to deliver Work Services case management under Alaska's Temporary Assistance Program (ATAP) statewide. - Government Buyer: - State of Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance - Contact: Emma DeMarcus, Grants Administrator - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a grant-funded service procurement - Services Requested: - Work Services case management and employment assistance for ATAP participants - Includes skill development, employment-focused activities, job placements, referrals, and supportive services - Compliance with federal TANF requirements, robust documentation, monitoring, and reporting - Geographic Coverage: - Four grants will be awarded for Anchorage, Matanuska-Susitna Valley (for cases with 24+ months TANF), Southeast Alaska, and Statewide (refugee/special immigrant populations) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Applicants must select a geographic application group - Ongoing compliance with changing federal and state program rules - Annual funding decisions based on performance and availability - Estimated Contract Value: - Approximately $7 million annually across all service areas - Period of Performance: - Three years, with annual reviews and funding decisions

Description

The Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance, is soliciting proposals from eligible organizations to provide Work Services case management through funding from the Alaska Temporary Assistance Program (ATAP) for FY2027 through FY2029. The program aims to address service gaps statewide where the Division of Public Assistance does not provide services, offering employment assistance including case management, skill development, employment-focused activities, and job placements. The goal is to help participants exit ATAP with the ability to maintain financial self-sufficiency through paid employment or other sustainable supports. Applicants must comply with federal TANF program requirements and state regulations throughout the grant period.

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