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.

Public Service Grant FY 2024 Application Information

The Application Period for FY 2024 will be below.  Applications will be due July 3, 2023 this year.  However, it is advisable to submit your application 24-48 hours early to avoid any technical issues.  

The link to the FY 2024 Public Service Grant Council Funding is below.  There is a 7 seven question quiz making sure you meet the miniumum requirements as discussed in the training.  If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to any of the staff below.  

https://www.cybergrants.com/pls/cybergrants/quiz.display_question?x_gm_id=9872&x_quiz_id=11130&x_order_by=1
CyberGrants Online Registration Guide

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)

• Public Service Grant Application Template only as a guide (see Section 118.806 & 118.807)
• Public Service Grant Budget Forms.xls
• OGC Affidavit (see Section 118.805(b)5)
• Sample of a Certificate of Good Standing
• Public Service Grant Council Scoring Sheet
• Corporate Resolution Form.doc - only needed if awarded funds
• Additional Funding Sources.doc - only needed if awarded funds
• Sample Solicitation Permit
• Sample of Fiscal Balance Sheets-This is not your audit

Technical Assistance

• Courtesy Review Checklist
• FY-2024-Public-Service-Grant-Application-Instructionsrev 
• FY24 Applicant Questions and Answers - updated Thursday, June 30th (last update).  
• Insurance Requirements (Agencies awarded funding will need to meet the requirements included in this document.)
• Council Auditor's Non-Compliance List as of June 27, 2023. An agency on this list shall be ineligible to apply for or receive a City Grant pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 118.503.

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.

• John Snyder, jsnyder@coj.net, 255-8202
• Ashleigh Brew, abrew@coj.net, 255-8638
• Najera Stevenson, najeras@coj.net 255-8207
• Kristen Hodges, hodgesk@con.net  2558115

Mandatory Training

There were three trainings offered to applicants who could attend either of the trainings, attendance at multiple trainings was not required.  Applicant should have received their Workshop Attendance Certificate during the week of June 12th.  If you'd like to hear the recording of any of the trainings please feel free to e-mail any of the staff above who will send you the link.  The PowerPoint presentation is located in the Technical Assistance area above.  

Thursday, May 25th at 10:00 AM

Tuesday, May 30th at 10:00 AM 

Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Public Service Grant FY 2023 Awardee Training

• PowerPoint PSG - Application Award Training 2023
• Monthly Fiscal Report template (Excel) - 2023 Monthly Financial Report Form
• Quarterly Programmatic template (Excel) - 2023 Programmatic Report edits
• Sample required Audit Supplement (Word) - Audit Supplement