SUBJECT:
Title
Request Approval of the Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement Challenge Grant with Neighborhood Housing and Development Corporation (Budget Impact - Neutral; not to exceed $100,000)
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INITIATOR: |
DEPARTMENT: |
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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 homelessness assistance funds administered through the Ocala/Marion Joint Office on Homelessness Continuum of Care (CoC) FL-514. These funds support local homeless service providers and align with the approved Continuum of Care Plan.
Funding Sources Include:
• Challenge Grant
• Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Grant
In accordance with the approved Continuum of Care Plan, nonprofit organizations were invited to apply for funding to support projects that address identified community priorities. Neighborhood Housing and Development Corporation (NHDC), a local nonprofit organization, submitted a request for Challenge Grant funding.
The proposed use of funds will provide eligible Marion County residents with rental assistance, move-in costs associated with rapid re-housing, utility and other financial assistance, and case management services. These services are designed to assist households in achieving housing stability and long-term self-sufficiency.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; not to exceed $100,000.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve and authorize the Chairman and Clerk to execute all necessary documents associated with this agreement for Challenge Grant with NHDC.