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 addresses 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, detailing their geographic reach, scope of services, service effectiveness, 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 notes limited duplication of services among CBOs and with County departments. It 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. The report was introduced on 7/15/2026 and is scheduled for the Board of County Commissioners agenda on 7/21/2026.