Challenge Grant (Mid Florida Homeless Coalition)

Challenge Grant Request for Proposals (RFP)

Funder: Mid Florida Homeless Coalition (DCF/Department of Children and Families funds passed through)

Geographic Scope: Citrus, Hernando, Lake, and Sumter counties, Florida

Focus Areas: Programs to reduce and prevent homelessness

Background: MFHC administers Challenge Grant funds through a Request for Proposals process. Funding is distributed through a grant amendment agreement with the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) and then to sub-recipients.

Process Overview: The RFP process includes mandatory applicant meetings, letter of intent requirements, and a formal proposal submission with review and ranking by a Grant Review and Ranking Committee.

Contact Information:

• Mid Florida Homeless Coalition
• 104 E Dampier Street, Inverness, FL 34450

Application Process

1. Mandatory Applicant Meeting:
   • Attendance required for potential applicants
   • Meeting date announced in RFP release notice
   • Provides details about grant requirements and application process
2. Letter of Intent to Apply:
   • Due date: Typically one week after RFP release (e.g., August 7, 2017)
   • Submit on organizational letterhead
   • Scanned copy acceptable but original required in person
   • Deliver to Mid Florida Homeless Coalition at 104 E Dampier Street, Inverness, FL 34450
3. Submit Full Proposal:
   • Deadline: Typically 3 weeks after RFP release (e.g., August 22, 2017 by 5:00 PM)
   • Delivery method:
   • In person at 104 E Dampier Street, Inverness, FL 34450
   • OR mail to same address
   • Required materials:
   • One Original (clearly marked as original)
   • One Copy
4. Questions:
   • Questions typically must be submitted within one week of RFP release (e.g., by August 7, 2017 by 5:00 PM)
5. Review and Selection:
   • Grant Review and Ranking Committee reviews all proposals
   • Selection occurs within 7-10 days after deadline
6. Grant Agreement Timeline:
   • Grant amendment agreement with DCF becomes effective (typically mid-September)
   • Grant agreement between MFHC and sub-recipients becomes effective (typically late September)