The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is seeking a nonprofit organization to administer the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and the CSBG American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) in Bay and/or Gulf Counties. Entities interested in contracting with DCA to provide these services should be present at this public meeting in order to be informed of the qualifications and application requirements. Selection of an entity will be based on the entity’s experience and performance in a broad range of services designed to eliminate poverty and foster self-sufficiency. The entity must be interested in becoming a CSBG eligible entity and must be willing to meet the requirements of 42 U.S.C. 9901, Section 676 A and 9B-22.011, F.A.C. concerning the structure and operations of the CSBG board. Special consideration will be given to any community action agency or other public or nonprofit entity which has demonstrated effectiveness in providing services consistent with the goals and purposes of CSBG. The following qualities will be reviewed: (1) the extent to which the past or current program achieved or is achieving CSBG 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; (4) the ability of the entity to secure volunteers, train participants and public service employment workers; and (5) maintain compliance with administration and financial management requirements. Only one entity for each county will be funded. The entity must be capable and willing to provide services to all eligible low-income citizens in the designated county. The DCA will review the submitted applications, and make a decision regarding each applicant’s eligibility to provide CSBG services to Bay and/or Gulf Counties. Recommendations will then be prepared by Department staff for the selected entity for subsequent consideration and approval or disapproval by the Department’s Secretary.