• Appropriates $5,200,000 from the Special Committee on Youth Empowerment contingency account to the Kids Hope Alliance for programs, services, and activities to be competitively procured

Rules Committee · 2026-05-18 · agenda_item

The City of Jacksonville's Rules Committee is considering an appropriation of $5,200,000 from a contingency account to the Kids Hope Alliance (KHA). This funding is intended for programs, services, and activities for youth and young adults aged 16-24. These services will be competitively procured through a future request for proposals (RFP) that KHA is currently drafting. The RFP will likely include requirements for eligible applicants to be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, with award limits and potential multi-year implementation. This item is currently pending review, indicating an early stage in the process. The work will involve developing and delivering youth programs, which could include educational support, job training, or community engagement activities. Nonprofit organizations, social service providers, and educational institutions focused on youth development are encouraged to monitor the upcoming RFP. Engaging early allows potential applicants to understand the program goals and prepare their proposals before the formal bidding process begins.

appropriation amount

5,200,000 $

youth age range

16-24 years

designated census tracts

61

maximum single award

1,000,000 $

maximum award per organization

1,000,000 $

match required threshold

250,000 $