SUBJECT:
Title
Request Approval of the Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement Challenge Grant with Saving Mercy Corporation (Budget Impact - Neutral; not to exceed $96,500)
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INITIATOR: |
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Cheryl Butler, Director |
Community Services |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
On July 15th, 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) Grant: $31,574.33
• Total: $1,074,578.51
As part of the approved Continuum of Care Plan, nonprofit organizations were invited to apply for funding for projects that meet community priorities. Saving Mercy Corp., a local nonprofit serving homeless individuals in Marion County, requested $96,500 from the Challenge Grant.
These funds will provide case management, and wrap around services, such as peer mentoring, mental health and other support services to those experiencing housing instability in Marion County.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; not to exceed $96,500
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve and authorize the Chairman and Clerk to execute all necessary documentation associated with this agreement for Challenge Grant with Saving Mercy Corp.
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