Data SAIL Request for Proposals
Developing data-enabled solutions for a more cohesive health, human services, and workforce ecosystem.
Overview
The American Public Human Services Association (APHSA) is inviting state health, human services, and workforce agencies to join the Data & Impact State Action & Innovation Lab (“Data SAIL”).
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The Data SAIL state participants will be focused on addressing data and technology barriers that hinder the state’s ability to provide cohesive services across health, human services, and workforce programs, as well as negatively impact both program efficiency and customer experience. 
The opportunity will include peer learning, team-based technical assistance, and access to innovation funds - estimated $200,000 per state. Three states will be selected to receive hands-on assistance to co-design data-enabled solutions that support individuals, families, children, and agency staff.
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Letters of intent (LOI) are still being accepted via the APHSA form. LOIs are used for internal planning purposes and are not binding or required but strongly encouraged.
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Applications with all required materials will be accepted until 11:59pm September 19, 2025. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
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Questions about this RFP should be directed to:
Khristian Monterroso, Senior Associate, Data & Technology Innovation, APHSA, kmonterroso@aphsa.org
Jessica Maneely, Assistant Director of Process Innovation, APHSA, jmaneely@aphsa.org
or submitted to this Smartsheet form before August 21, 2025
Eligible Applicants
All proposals should be led by current state-level public agency employees. All proposals should include the participation of at least two of the following agencies: health, human services, and workforce. Proposals can include other state agencies or partners like U.S.-based research or academic organizations or community-based organizations, but all proposals must be led by current state-level public agency employees in health, human services, and workforce agencies.
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Only U.S. States are eligible to apply for this opportunity.
RFP Timeline
August 11, 2025: APHSA Publishes Data SAIL Request for Proposals
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August 21, 2025: Informational Zoom Webinar - Watch the recording!
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August 29, 2025: Letter of Intent Deadline*
*Letters of intent (LOI) are still being accepted via the APHSA form. LOIs are used for internal planning purposes and are not binding or required but strongly encouraged.
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September 19, 2025: Full Proposal Deadline
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October 2025: APHSA will notify accepted grantees and work with state to scope final awards​​
Application Materials and Guidance
Request for Proposals (RFP)​
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RFP Application Word Template​
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Letter of Intent Submission Form
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Email Final Proposal Materials to:
Khristian Monterroso, Senior Associate, Data & Technology Innovation, APHSA, kmonterroso@aphsa.org
Jessica Maneely, Assistant Director of Process Innovation, APHSA, jmaneely@aphsa.org
About Data SAIL Partners
National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA)
The National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) is the national organization representing all 50 state workforce agencies, D.C. and U.S. territories. These agencies deliver training, employment, career, business and wage and hour services, in addition to administering unemployment insurance, veteran reemployment and labor market information programs. NASWA provides policy expertise, shares promising state practices, and promotes state innovation and leadership in workforce development. Learn More Here.
The Coleridge Initiative
The Coleridge Initiative is a nonprofit organization working with governments to ensure that data are more effectively used for public decision-making. We achieve this both by providing a platform to securely link confidential data within and across states and agencies, and by providing data literacy training to agency staff. Our platform is the Administrative Data Research Facility (ADRF) which is a secure, FedRAMP-authorized, cloud-based environment that enables government agencies to link their longitudinal data with other states and agencies. Learn More Here.
Multi-State Data Collaborative (MSDC)
As a collaborative initiative among NASWA, the Coleridge Initiative, APHSA, and other partners and funders, the MSDC brings state agency program, policy, and data experts together to focus on using agency administrative data to address critical program and policy questions. The MSDC provides agency staff with a supportive network to share ideas, access technical assistance, and share their practices and products across functional, sectoral, and state lines. MSDC members can also join topic-based and technical working groups to develop projects that lead to data products that inform policies and improve programs and practices at the local, state, and regional levels. Learn More Here.
United States Digital Response (USDR)
U.S. Digital Response (USDR) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works alongside governments at all levels to ensure they have the capacity to meet the public's needs. USDR leverages a network of pro bono technical expertise to address common, systemic challenges facing public servants. As of January 2025, USDR has partnered with over 500 government and nonprofit partners on nearly 600 projects, across 50+ states and territories. USDR has built a dedicated community of over 10,000 pro bono specialists driven to serve in a time of need. Learn More Here.