Time is running out for Jacksonville nonprofits that want a slice of the city's Public Service Grants (PSG) funding, with mandatory application workshops kicking off today, May 6. The first session runs 4:00-6:00 p.m. in a hybrid format at Florida State College at Jacksonville's Deerwood Center (9911 Old Baymeadows Road), and organizations must attend at least one of the workshops to be eligible to apply for PSG funding this fiscal cycle.
How To Register And Who Needs To Be In The Room
Pre-registration is required to receive the virtual link, and applicants are directed to an online sign-up form to reserve a spot. According to the City of Jacksonville, the second workshop will be virtual-only on Tuesday, May 12 from 9:30-11:30 a.m., while today's session is hybrid from 4:00-6:00 p.m. The schedule and requirements were also shared on the city's official Facebook page, City of Jacksonville on Facebook.
What The Workshops Cover And Why They Matter
The sessions walk applicants through required templates, budget forms, the Grant Management System portal, and the courtesy review period for draft applications. As outlined by Jacksonville Nonprofits, completing one of the mandatory May workshops earns agencies a Mandatory Application Workshop certificate, which they must have in hand to apply. The PSG program's aspirational annual funding is $7,000,000, per the city's ordinance and budget language, as noted in the municipal code via city ordinance.
Logistics, Contacts, And What To Bring To The Table
Questions can be directed to [email protected] or the Grants & Contract Compliance Division at (904) 255-8206. Accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request, and applicants must provide documentation such as three years of operation and recent Form 990s when they apply. The city's PSG resources page also links to the Grant Management System portal and downloadable application templates, according to the City of Jacksonville.
With the FY2026 application cycle reopening this month, these workshops are the main gateway for Jacksonville nonprofits to make sure their applications line up with city requirements. Any nonprofit counting on city support this cycle will need to clear this training hurdle before submitting an application.
