Public Service Grant Program (PSG) builds a stronger, more stable Jacksonville by offering competitive funding for programs specifically geared toward our priority populations. 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.

 Fiscal Year 2026 application cycle will open May 2025 

 

Public Service Grant FY26 Mandatory Application Workshop 

All applicants are required to attend at least one of the mandatory workshops to apply for funding. Registration is not required for the workshops. Certificates will be issused within 3 to 5 business days after the May 20th workshop is completed. If an applicant does not recieve a training certificate, the agency will be ineligible to apply. 

Workshops will be held via Zoom Webinar. Only one workshop attendance is required. To access the mandatory application workshop, click one of the links below:
May 15, 2025, 10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.
Zoom Webinar Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81657485621?pwd=DRAvnsLJaQG8Z35Neg1Dp1ef2ubf05.1
Passcode: 880578

May 20, 2025, 1:00p.m. - 3:00p.m.
Zoom Webinar Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84574889183?pwd=PzB13ADRwIfHnG9aWrbTRJwHR70ykS.1
Passcode: 970357

Public Service Grant Community Information Session 

The PSG Information Session was held to increase awareness of Public Service Grants requirements and how to apply. 
April 28, 2025, 4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. 
Location: Impact Church
9501 Arlington Expressway, Suite 245
Jacksonville, FL 32225

To view PSG Information Session Webinar Recording:
Click Zoom Webinar Recording Link: 
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/QwBjJA1ma776m4pyip9HkN-6a0hoZ1zSAG1Q_8COsMOmV4X5sXR7aFNKwDPPq3Nf.CbzXtlDY3_WlCyw3?startTime=1745868971000
Passcode: Z4%5a5J=

To view PSG Information Session Webinar Presentation:
Click Presentation Link: PSG Information Session Presentation Slides

FY25 Grant Orientation Re-education Training Workshops

Two re-education workshops were held March 25th and March 26th that provided requirements, guidelines and expectations to ensure consistent contract compliance. Do’s and Don’ts were provided along with examples. There was also an Q&A session at the end of the workshop. All agencies with active contracts were strongly encouraged to attend either of the sessions. For your convenience, the recorded workshop, powerpoint presentation and Do's & Don'ts are provided below:
Recorded Re-education Workshop  Passcode: e8X!s@C*
Powerpoint Presentation
Invoicing Do's and Don'ts

Grant Application Process Templates and Sample Forms

• FY26 Public Service Grant Application 
• FY26 Public Service Grant Budget Forms.xls
• FY25 Public Service Grant Applicant Affidavit
• FY26 City Grants Programmatic Report Template 
• FY26 Monthly Financial Report Form Template
• FY26 Courtesy Review Checklist
• Sample of a Certificate of Good Standing
• Sample Solicitation Permit
• Sample of Fiscal Balance Sheets

The agency must also provide:

• Proof of operation for at least 3 years
• Provide 3 Years of Federal Tax Returns (990's)

​Click link below to review Chapter 118 - Part 8 which governs eligiblity and requirements for the Public Service Grant program.
Ordinance Chapter 118 - Part 8 

If you have any questions regarding the Public Service Grant application process or contractual requirements, please contact the Grants & Contract Compliance Division PSG Staff.

• Jeneen Hampton, Grant Administrator, jhampton@coj.net, 255-5026
  • Ashleigh Brew, abrew@coj.net, 255-8638
  • Gerrolynn Gadson, ggadson@coj.net, 255-5411
  • Tracy Israel, tisrael@coj.net, 255-8221
  • John Snyder, jsnyder@coj.net, 255-8202
  • Tiffany Wells, twells1@coj.net ,255-8547

FY25 - Public Service Grant Application Funding 

PSG-2025-Final-Ranking-ACUTE 
PSG-2025-Final-Ranking-Prevention-And-Diversion
PSG-2025-Final-Ranking-Stability-and-Self-Suffiency
FY 25 PSG Awards 

PSG 2025 Acute Top Ranked Application - Imminent Homelessness Intervention Program (Jacksonvile Area Legal Aid, Inc., JALA)
PSG 2025 Prevention and Diversion Top Ranked Application - Project Launch Program For Homeless Young Adults (Daniel Memorial)
PSG 2025 Stability and Self-Sufficiency Top Ranked Application - Sulzbacher Aftercare (I.M. Sulzbacher Center for The Homeless, Inc.)

Public Service Grant Council and Committee Meetings

Click link to download PSG public notices, agendas and meeting minutes: 
coj.net/Departments/Advisory-Boards-and-Commissions/Public-Service-Grant-Council.

Public Service Grants Council Monthly Meeting

Use the link and passcode below to join the Zoom Webinar, Tuesday, May 12, 2025, 2:00p.m. - 4:00p.m.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84656243952?pwd=UC92UFZtL29iSVlMb1JSZU8zRHhJQT09
Passcode: 465364

2024 UNF Research Study Presentation

The City of Jacksonville engaged with the University of North Florida (UNF) to research and identify best practices for process improvements for the Public Service Grants process. Please see attached presentation and report for key findings and recommendations.   
Public Service Grants Research Study 
Public Service Grants Research Report

Prior Awards

Please contact Jeneen Hampton for additional funding history at 255-5026 or jhampton@coj.net