Alachua County Opengov #RFA 27-416-PM

Alachua County Small Grant Initiative for Emerging Small Businesses and Nonprofits

This opportunity is a grant program from the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners, Community Support Services, aimed at supporting emerging small businesses and nonprofits in Alachua County. - Government Buyer: - Alachua County Board of County Commissioners - Community Support Services department - Eligible Applicants: - Non-governmental emerging small businesses and organizations - Must have a physical presence in Alachua County - 25 or fewer full-time employees - Net worth not exceeding $1,000,000 - Registered with the Florida Department of State as a stand-alone entity - Products/Services Requested: - Provision of services or projects that benefit Alachua County residents living at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level - Funding Details: - Total available funding: approximately $20,000 - Individual grants up to $5,000 - Notable Requirements: - Strict eligibility criteria for applicants - Mandatory registration and adherence to application guidelines - NAICS codes referenced: 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction), 541330 (Engineering Services), 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a grant for service provision, not procurement of goods.

Description

The Small Grant Initiative (SGI) seeks applications from qualified non-governmental organizations located in Alachua County to support projects that benefit residents living at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level. The initiative provides approximately $20,000 in funding, with individual grants up to $5,000. Applicants must register on the County’s procurement portal and submit proposals by August 26, 2026. The project includes a pre-proposal meeting on August 7, 2026, via Zoom and requires adherence to specified guidelines.

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