The Public Service Grant Program (PSG) contracts with Duval County non-profit agencies who have been in operation for a minimum of three years to equip families and residents 18 years and old with necessary tools to facilitate their well being through intervention, education and opportunity. The selection process of PSG awards is outlined in Chapter 118.806 and evaluated by the Public Service Grant Council.
Public Service Grants are available to nonprofits that serve categories of Most Vulnerable Persons (MVP) and/or Needs. Most Vulnerable Persons and/or Needs are groups of citizens or the common needs and traits requiring services from Requesting Agencies, whose needs have justified priority consideration over other deserving populations or groups in competition for City funding. The PSG Council assesses the needs of the community and recommends the categories of Most Vulnerable Persons and/or Needs for the upcoming fiscal year.
The FY25 Application process is now closed and will reopen May 2025.
How to Apply
Grant Application Process
The PSG Process is an
annual, competitive process that begins in the Spring time. The following documents and actions are required when applying for the grant.
- Attend the Mandatory Workshop
- Agency must be in operation for at least 3 years
- Solicitation Permit
- 3 Years of Federal Tax Returns (990's)
- 2 Years of Agency Fiscal Balance Sheet & Statments of Income
- Certificate of Good Standing
- Notarized Affidavit
Mandatory Training
Two Mandatory Trainings are offered each year prior to the close of the PSG application. Attendance to one of the two offered trainings is required, to apply for the grant. Certificates will be sent out after all trainings are completed. If you do not have a training certificate, you CAN NOT apply for grant. The PowerPoint presentation for the FY25 training is located in the Technical Assistance area below.
Attendance at either of the Mandatory Workshops are a requirement for submission of a Public Service Grant Application grant. Each of the workshops will be in the 8th floor conference rooom (#851) of the Ed Ball Building (214 North Hogan Street) as well as available on-line please use the links below to access the workshops.
Time: Zoom May 14, 2024 10:00 AM Webinar
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81810780360?pwd=RnIwaFg2Q3NPUkRlWE1IbnQ3SHNQQT09
Passcode: 356352
Join Zoom May 23, 2024 2:00 PM Webinar
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87683884148?pwd=L293VzlHVjNWU1RzWk15K0hsQldWZz09
Passcode: 800772
Please click here for the link to the on-line application
Click on the below link to review the ordinance governing eligiblity and requirements for the Public Service Grant program.
Ordinance Chapter 118 part 8
Public Service Grant FY 2025 Application Information
The FY25 PSG application process is open. Below you will find helpful documents and information from the past application process which can help you prepare for the upcoming application process. Keep in mind that these forms are from FY24 and are subject to change for the next grant cycle.
Use the link and passcode below to view the June 10,2024 PSG Council Meeting, where they conduct the FY25 Norming Exercie.
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/LUHcqP7pqOEm4MDpAqWuVcou88vudLx7z96wu-6AmUbzW4-iNPmbgw3_MasVAcM2.DMOVwLNEi5Ffeaak
Passcode: i9uccy@Y
Application Template and Sample Forms
To review the ordinance governing eligibility and application requirements, see Chapter 118, section 8. (Municode has not been update with 2023-238-E)
Technical Assistance
If you have any questions regarding the Public Service Grant application process or contractual requirements, please contact the Office of Grants & Contract Compliance PSG Staff.