Eastside Community Grants Program (ECGP)
The Eastside Community Grants Program (ECGP) was established through Ordinance 2026-0036-E as outlined in Chapter 118, Part 9 to create a new grants program pursuant to which funds designated for programs, services, projects and initiatives for 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
To provide a process by which funds made available for the Eastside Strategic Focus through the Supplemental Jacksonville Stadium Community Benefits Agreement, approved and authorized by Ordinance 2024-905-E, will be distributed within the Eastside (Campbells Additions, Fairfield, Longbranch, Oakland and Phoenix) to provide public support to organizations operating or administering programs, services, projects, or initiatives for Affordable Housing, Workforce Housing, Economic Development and/or Mitigation of Homelessness in Eastside.
Eastside Community Grants Program - FY2026 Mandatory Application Workshop & Info Session
All applicants must attend at least one of the following scheduled Mandatory Application Workshop & Info Sessions:
Session 1 - Tuesday, May 19, 2026 (Hybrid: In-person & Virtual)
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Ed Ball Building, 8th Floor, Room 851, 214 N. Hogan Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Pre-register to receive link: https://www.jotform.com/build/261124804312142
Session 2 - Thursday, May 21, 2026 (Virtual Only)
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Pre-register to receive link: https://www.jotform.com/build/261124804312142
Note: Attendance at one of the two workshops is required to be eligible for reimbursement requests.
Fiscal Year 2026 application will open Wednesday, July 1st.
To be added to the Eastside Community Grants Program Distribution List, please email cba-eastsidegrants@coj.net. Provide your name, title, organization and contact number.
Eastside Grants Program Application Process Templates and Sample Forms
- ECGP Application
- ECGP Certificate of Good Standing
- ECGP Fiscal Balance Sheet
- ECGP Statement of Income and Expenses
- ECGP Completed Filed Tax Returns (if exempt, proof of IRS Certification of Exemption is required)
- ECGP Applicant Affidavit
- ECGP Annual Report
- ECGP Quarterly Report
- Programmatic Report Template
- Monthly Financial Report Form Template
- Courtesy Review Checklist
- Alternative Financial Disclosure Form
To request sample forms, email cba-eastsidegrants@coj.net
The agency must also provide:
- Proof of operation for at least 2 years
- Provide 2 Years of Completed Federal Tax Returns
To review or request a copy of the Eastside Grants Program (Ordinance 2026-0036-E) Chapter 118 - Part 9 eligibility and requirements, please submit a public request by clicking the following link: public records request process
If you have any questions regarding the Eastside Grants Program application process or contractual requirements, please contact the Grants & Contract Compliance Division at cba-eastsidegrants@coj.net or Nicoa Garrett at 904-255-7532.
Eastside Grants Committee
| Members | Appointment By | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Rudolph "Rudy" Jamison, Jr. | Mayor | 6/30/27 |
| Rochelle Stoddard | Mayor | 6/30/27 |
| James C. Edwards | City Council | 6/30/28 |
| Larry Swink | City Council | 6/30/28 |
| Cleve Warren | City Council | 6/30/28 |
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