Request for Proposal (RFP) - Alaska Temporary Assistance Program - Work Services

The State of Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance is soliciting proposals from eligible nonprofit or governmental agencies to deliver “Work Services” case‑management under the Alaska Temporary Assistance Program (ATAP). Awardees will manage ATAP clients seeking employment, providing assessment, job‑development, supportive services, childcare authorizations, and post‑temporary assistance support for up to 12 months after employment. Four grants will be awarded—Anchorage, Matanuska‑Susitna Valley, Southeast Alaska, and Statewide—each with a defined budget (Anchorage $4.52 M, Mat‑Su $1.34 M, Southeast $0.35 M, Statewide $0.85 M). Proposals must include staffing plans, budgets (admin ≤15 %), performance‑measurement methods, and evidence of community partnerships. Funding is federal TANF block‑grant money totaling about $7.06 M per fiscal year, with performance reporting required quarterly. Applications are submitted via GEMS by September 8, 2026; questions due August 31, 2026. • Deliver case‑management, job‑development, and supportive services to ATAP families. • Serve four geographic service areas across Alaska. • Manage a $7 M annual grant portfolio with strict reporting and audit requirements. • Must demonstrate prior experience, qualified staff, and capacity to meet federal TANF compliance. • Funding covers direct services and limited administrative costs (≤15 %).