Connections Mainstream Benefits Programming Service
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TIMELINE
Deadline for questions submissions: April 3rd, 2026
Date to be opened: April 20th, 2026
Anticipated Award Date: May 2026
Anticipated Project Start: July 1st, 2026
Funding timeline: Funds will be spent by June 30th, 2027
QUESTION DEADLINE
Issuing Agency
City of Providence, Department of Housing & Human Services
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DESCRIPTION
The government authority located in Providence, Rhode Island is seeking organizations or collaborative groups to provide a Connections Mainstream Benefits Programming Service. This initiative focuses on administering evidence-based models such as SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR), aimed at connecting individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness to mainstream public benefits. Target populations include those at risk of homelessness and individuals with mental illness, medical impairments, and/or co-occurring substance use disorders.
Providers will be responsible for performing start-up activities, processing referrals, assessing eligibility, maintaining waitlists as needed, and assigning benefits specialist staff to guide eligible individuals through the benefits application process. Additionally, the responsibilities include conducting internal quality assurance reviews of applications, maintaining regular participant communication regarding application statuses and next steps, and ensuring benefits services complement rather than replace primary case management. The contract will have a one-year term.
Source attribution
This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.