Public Service Grant Program (PSG) builds a stronger, more stable Jacksonville by offering competitive funding for programs specifically geared toward our priority populations. The selection process of PSG awards is outlined in Chapter 118.806 and evaluated by the Public Service Grant Council.

Public Service Grants are available to nonprofits that serve categories of Most Vulnerable Persons (MVP) and/or Needs. Most Vulnerable Persons and/or Needs are groups of citizens or the common needs and traits requiring services from Requesting Agencies, whose needs have justified priority consideration over other deserving populations or groups in competition for City funding. The PSG Council assesses the needs of the community and recommends the categories of Most Vulnerable Persons and/or Needs for the upcoming fiscal year.
 

The FY25 application process is now closed. The FY26 application will open May 2025. 
 

Public Service Grant FY 2025 Application Funding 
PSG-2025-Final-Ranking-ACUTE 
PSG-2025-Final-Ranking-Prevention-And-Diversion
PSG-2025-Final-Ranking-Stability-and-Self-Suffiency
FY 25 PSG Awards 

How to Apply

Grant Application Process

The PSG Process is an annual, competitive process that begins in the Spring time. The following documents and actions are required when applying for the grant.

• Attend the Mandatory Workshop
• Agency must be in operation for at least 3 years
• Solicitation Permit
• 3 Years of Federal Tax Returns (990's)
• 2 Years of Agency Fiscal Balance Sheet & Statments of Income
• Certificate of Good Standing
• Notarized Affidavit 

Mandatory Training

Two mandatory training sessions are offered each year prior to the closing of the PSG application. Applicants are required to attend at least one of the sessions to apply for funding. Certificates will be issused after sessions are completed. If you do not have a training certificate, you will be deemed ineligible to apply. The PowerPoint presentation for the FY25 training is located in the Technical Assistance area below.

Each of the workshops will be in the 8th floor conference rooom of the Ed Ball Building, 214 North Hogan Street as well as available on-line. Please use the links below to access the workshops.

Zoom/Webinar Dates & Times TBD
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81810780360?pwd=RnIwaFg2Q3NPUkRlWE1IbnQ3SHNQQT09
Passcode: 356352
 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87683884148?pwd=L293VzlHVjNWU1RzWk15K0hsQldWZz09
Passcode: 800772

Please click here for the link to the on-line application

Click on the below link to review the ordinance governing eligiblity and requirements for the Public Service Grant program.

Ordinance Chapter 118 part 8 

FY25 Grantee Orientation Workshops

Two workshops will be held via Zoom for FY25 grantees to receive training and instruction on reporting requirements. This essential training will ensure that all required documentation is submitted, so that invoices can be processed as promptly as possible.  

Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 1:00 p.m.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85069722022?pwd=p8AXW6OPdadC6f0IxolaUIEInYYXq8.1
Passcode: 405186

Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88250399892?pwd=a9UfkwrqyG8SsEh7gAW3SCv150Njrs.1
Passcode: 896290

Grantees are only required to attend one of the virtual workshops. 

 

Public Service Grant FY 2025 Application Information

The FY25 PSG application process is closed.  Below you will find helpful documents and information from the past application process which can help you prepare for the upcoming application process. Keep in mind that these forms are from FY24 and are subject to change for the next grant cycle. 

Use the link and passcode below to view the June 10,2024 PSG Council Meeting, where they conduct the FY25 Norming Exercie.
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/LUHcqP7pqOEm4MDpAqWuVcou88vudLx7z96wu-6AmUbzW4-iNPmbgw3_MasVAcM2.DMOVwLNEi5Ffeaak 
Passcode: i9uccy@Y

Application Template and Sample Forms
To review the ordinance governing eligibility and application requirements, see Chapter 118, section 8. (Municode has not been update with 2023-238-E)

• Public Service Grant Application Template only as a guide (see Sections 118.806 & 118.807)
• Public Service Grant Budget Forms.xls
• OGC Affidavit (see Section 118.805(b)5)
• Sample of a Certificate of Good Standing
• Public Service Grant Council Scoring Sheet
• Sample Solicitation Permit
• Sample of Fiscal Balance Sheets-This is not your audit

Technical Assistance

• Courtesy Review Checklist
• PSG-Application-Award-Training-2025.pdf 
• FY25 Applicant Questions and Answers   
• Council Auditor's Non-Compliance List as of May 15, 2024. An agency on this list shall be ineligible to apply for or receive a City Grant pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 118.503.
• FY 24 Applicant Question and Answers 

If you have any questions regarding the Public Service Grant application process or contractual requirements, please contact the Office of Grants & Contract Compliance PSG Staff.

• Jeneen Hampton, jhampton@coj.net, 255-5026
• John Snyder, jsnyder@coj.net, 255-8202
• Ashleigh Brew, abrew@coj.net, 255-8638
• Willie Coleman, wcoleman1@coj.net, 255-5160
• Tiffany Wells, twells1@coj.net ,255-8547
• Tracy Israel, tisrael@coj.net, 255-8221