Challenge Grant (Mid Florida Homeless Coalition)
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Overview
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.
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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
- May also email scanned copy to mfhcopeningdoors@gmail.com
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:
- Send to mfhcopeningdoors@gmail.com
- 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)
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