REPORT TO ANALYZE CBO SERVICES FUNDING

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-07-21 · report

This legislative item is a report analyzing Community-Based Organization (CBO) services funding in Miami-Dade County. It details the successes and challenges of a competitive grant application process (CBO2425) which received 518 applications totaling $124,631,734 but was ultimately cancelled due to FY 2025-26 budget constraints. The report also evaluates 117 legacy CBOs, assessing their geographic reach, service scope, potential duplication of services with County departments, service effectiveness based on performance metrics, and financial dependency on County funds. Key findings indicate that 109 organizations receive less than 50% of their funding from County general funds, with 78 receiving less than 10%. The report recommends continued advocacy for federal and state funding, exploration of alternative revenue streams, consideration of the broader funding mix, and establishment of funding priorities by category. No specific construction projects are detailed, but the analysis informs future funding decisions for social and human services.