Eastside Community Grants Program (ECGP)
Eastside Community Grants Program
The Eastside Community Grants Program (ECGP) was established through Ordinance 2026-0036-E, as outlined in Chapter 118, Part 9. The program provides funding for programs, services, projects and initiatives supporting affordable housing, workforce housing, economic development and mitigation of homelessness in the Eastside, as defined in the Supplemental Jacksonville Stadium Community Benefits Agreement approved and authorized by Ordinance 2024-905-E.
Mission and purpose
The program provides a process through which funds are made available for the Eastside Strategic Focus through the Supplemental Jacksonville Stadium Community Benefits Agreement, approved and authorized by Ordinance 2024-905-E.
Funds will be distributed within the Eastside neighborhoods of Campbells Additions, Fairfield, Longbranch, Oakland and Phoenix to support organizations operating or administering programs, services, projects or initiatives related to affordable housing, workforce housing, economic development and/or mitigation of homelessness in the Eastside.
FY 2026 Mandatory Application Workshops and Information Sessions
Applicants were required to attend at least one of the following Mandatory Application Workshops and Information Sessions to be eligible to apply for a grant.
Session 1
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Format: Hybrid—in person and virtual
Location: Ed Ball Building, 8th Floor, Room 851
214 N. Hogan Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Preregister for Session 1
Join the Session 1 Zoom webinar
Passcode: 718635
Session 2
Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Format: Virtual only
Preregister for Session 2
Join the Session 2 Zoom webinar
Passcode: CBAGRANT
Session 3—Make-up Session
Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Format: Virtual only
Preregister for Session 3
Join the Session 3 Zoom webinar
Passcode: 557155
Workshop recording and frequently asked questions
View the Mandatory Application Workshop and Information Session recording
View the Eastside Community Grants Program FAQs
Note: Attendance at one of the three workshops was required to be eligible to apply for an Eastside Community Grant.
Fiscal Year 2026 application
The Fiscal Year 2026 application will open Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
To be added to the Eastside Community Grants Program distribution list, complete the distribution list form. Provide your name, title, organization and contact number.
Application documents
- ECGP Application, in the format outlined in Chapter 118, Part 9: Eastside Community Grants Program
- ECGP Applicant Affidavit
- ECGP Certificate of Good Standing
- Must be issued within the 12 months preceding the grant application deadline.
- The organization must have been in existence for at least two years before the Eastside Grants Program deadline.
- ECGP Fiscal Balance Sheet
- Provide balance sheets for the last two completed fiscal years for the initial grant cycle.
- ECGP Statement of Income and Expenses
- Provide statements for the last two completed fiscal years for the initial grant cycle.
- Alternative Financial Disclosure Form, if applicable
- Two years of completed, filed tax returns for the initial grant cycle. If exempt, proof of IRS certification of exemption is required.
For more information or to request sample forms, email cba-eastsidegrants@coj.net.
To review or request a copy of the Eastside Grants Program eligibility and requirements established through Ordinance 2026-0036-E, Chapter 118, Part 9, use the City’s public records request process.
For questions about the Eastside Grants Program application process or contractual requirements, contact the Grants & Contract Compliance Division at cba-eastsidegrants@coj.net or Nicoa Garrett at 904-255-7532.
Eastside Grants Committee Orientation and Ethics Training
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: Ed Ball Building, 8th Floor, Room 851
214 N. Hogan Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Eastside Grants Committee
| Member | Appointed by | Term ends | Email address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair—Dr. Rudolph Jamison, Jr. | Mayor | June 30, 2027 | rudyjamison@rudyjamison.com |
| Vice Chair—James C. Edwards | City Council | June 30, 2028 | semaj077@comcast.net |
| Secretary—Alice Nelson | Mayor | June 30, 2027 | alice.nelson1@icloud.com |
| Kim Black | Mayor | June 30, 2027 | bryant4RN@gmail.com |
| Robyn Cenizal | City Council | June 30, 2028 | Robyncenizal@gmail.com |
| Rochelle Stoddard | Mayor | June 30, 2027 | rstoddard@bermanbros.com |
| Larry Swink | City Council | June 30, 2028 | Larry.swink@jlesco.com |
| Cleve Warren | City Council | June 30, 2028 | cleve.w@comcast.net |
| T-Neisha Tate | Jaguars, JJL | Until a successor is appointed by JJL | EastSideGrantsCommittee@nfl.jaguars.com |
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