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The Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is seeking a non-profit entity to administer the Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG) in Monroe County. Entities interested in contracting with DCA to provide this service should attend this meeting to learn about the application process. Selection will be based on the entity’s experience and performance in related federal or state programs in assisting low-income persons in the area to be served, and their capacity to undertake a timely and effective program. Special consideration in the designation of a service provider will be given to any Community Action Agency or other public or nonprofit entity which is currently administering an effective program under any low-income energy assistance program or weatherization program under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. The following qualities will be reviewed: (1) the extent to which the past or current program achieved or is achieving goals in a timely fashion; (2) the quality of work performed by the entity; (3) the number, qualifications, and experience of the staff members of the entity; and (4) the ability to maintain compliance with administrative and financial management requirements.