REPORT TO ANALYZE CBO SERVICES FUNDING

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

This document 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 with County services, effectiveness based on performance metrics, and financial dependency on County funds. Key findings indicate that 109 organizations (93%) receive less than 50% of their funding from County general funds, and 78 organizations (67%) receive less than 10%. Limited duplication of services was noted, with some overlap identified between CBOs and specific County departments like Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces, and the Homeless Trust, but these were generally not considered duplicative due to differing program designs or funding components. 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. No specific construction projects or development opportunities are detailed.