Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development

 

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY

Division of Community Development

Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) PROGRAM

SEEKING PROVIDER AGENCY FOR GLADES COUNTY

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is seeking a non-profit entity to administer the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) in Glades County

In order to be designated to serve as the eligible entity for Glades County, an entity must agree to add additional members to its board to ensure adequate representation in compliance with 42 U.S.C. 9909 and 9910. Special consideration shall be given to an organization with demonstrated effectiveness in providing a broad range of services designed to eliminate poverty and foster self-sufficiency. Priority shall be given to existing CSBG eligible entities in good standing with DEO that are providing related services in the specified county or in areas contiguous to or within reasonable proximity to the specified county.

Organizations interested in becoming the CSBG provider for Glades County must mail to DEO, with a copy to the Glades County Commission Chair, the following documents prior to 5:00 p.m. October 20, 2014:

• A Letter of Interest stating the entity’s interest in becoming the CSBG service provider in Glades County. The letter should be signed by the chief executive officer of the private nonprofit CSBG eligible entity or private nonprofit organization, and
• A Resolution of the Board of Directors stating the entity’s willingness to provide services in the specified county, and to amend its organization’s bylaws, structure, membership, and Articles of Incorporation to comply with 42 U.S.C. 9909 and 9910.

 

Mailing Address – DEO:

Ms. Jean Amison, Manager

Bureau of Community Assistance

Division of Community Development

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity

107 East Madison Street, MSC 400

Tallahassee, Florida 32399

 

Mailing Address – Glades County Commission

The Honorable Donna Storter-Long, Chair

Glades County Board of County Commissioners

Post Office Box 1018

Moore Haven, Florida 33471

 

Upon receipt of the Letter of Interest and Resolution, DEO will forward the proposal instructions to the interested parties. The proposal packages and all required documentation will be due to DEO by 5:00 p.m. November 14, 2014.

Requests for additional information or questions may be addressed to Ms. Jean Amison at [phone] or via email: [e-mail].