SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of the Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement Challenge Grant with Ocala Housing Authority (Budget Impact - Neutral; not to exceed $55,430)
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INITIATOR: |
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Cheryl Butler, Director |
Community Services |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
On July 15, 2025, the Marion County Board of County Commissioners approved a contract with the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) to distribute state and federal funds, administered through the Ocala/Marion Joint Office on Homelessness Continuum of Care (CoC) FL-514, to support local homeless service providers.
Total funding awarded to Marion County:
• Challenge Grant: $800,664.84
• Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG): $242,339.34
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): $31,574.33
• Total: $1,074,578.51
As of the approved Continuum of Care Plan, nonprofit organizations were invited to apply for funding for projects that meet community priorities. Ocala Housing Authority, a local nonprofit serving Marion County residents who are experiencing financial instability and homelessness, requested $55,430.00 from the Challenge Grant.
These funds will provide permanent supportive housing and supportive services for five (5) families experiencing housing instability in Marion County. This agreement expires June 30, 2026.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; not to exceed $55,430.00
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve and authorize the Chair and the Clerk to execute all necessary documentation associated with this agreement for Challenge Grant with Ocala Housing Authority.
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