Community Action Plan CSBG RFP GY 2026

The Community Action Program's mission is to remove barriers and create opportunities for low-income individuals and families that will enable them to become more self-sufficient. CSD is soliciting vocational and employment training services that will increase eligible participants' ability to obtain employment. These training services includes the following: .        Skillset Building: Microsoft Office/Computer, Life Skills, ESOL, GED, Work Readiness, Financial Management and Budgeting. .        Vocational/Employment Training: Electrician, Welding, Plumbing, Automotive and/or Diesel Mechanic, HVAC/R, Manufacturer, Forklift Operator, Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Security (Class D and G), Home Health Aide, Patient Care Technician, Entrepreneurship, Childcare, Food Preparation, Massage Therapy, Facials, Cosmetology, Nail Technician, Veterinary Assistant and Data Analyst. The total gross household income for each participant (trainee) shall be at or below 200% of the current Federal Poverty Level Guideline (FPLG) https://aspe.hhs.gov/topics/poverty-economic-mobility/poverty-guidelines. Applicant requirements: .        All applicants must be chartered or registered with the Florida Department of State, have been incorporated for at least one agency fiscal year, and have provided services for at least six (6) months. .        All applicant agencies must hold current and valid 501(c) (3) status as determined by the Internal Revenue Service. .        The County will not fund programs where a certification/license is required to be able to work, unless the program assists the client in obtaining the required certification/license. .        All applicants must provide: Scope of Work (SOW) completely filled out; evaluation/measurement tool sample (example pre/post-test); program and total agency budget. .        All applicants must demonstrate accountability through the submission of financial audits performed by an independent auditor. Incomplete or missing required information shall result in automatic disqualification of proposal.

Rehabilitation and Technical Education)

The Community Action Program's mission is to remove barriers and create opportunities for low-income individuals and families that will enable them to become more self-sufficient. CSD is soliciting vocational and employment training services that will increase eligible participants' ability to obtain employment. These training services includes the following: .        Skillset Building: Microsoft Office/Computer, Life Skills, ESOL, GED, Work Readiness, Financial Management and Budgeting. .        Vocational/Employment Training: Electrician, Welding, Plumbing, Automotive and/or Diesel Mechanic, HVAC/R, Manufacturer, Forklift Operator, Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Security (Class D and G), Home Health Aide, Patient Care Technician, Entrepreneurship, Childcare, Food Preparation, Massage Therapy, Facials, Cosmetology, Nail Technician, Veterinary Assistant and Data Analyst. The total gross household income for each participant (trainee) shall be at or below 200% of the current Federal Poverty Level Guideline (FPLG) https://aspe.hhs.gov/topics/poverty-economic-mobility/poverty-guidelines. Applicant requirements: .        All applicants must be chartered or registered with the Florida Department of State, have been incorporated for at least one agency fiscal year, and have provided services for at least six (6) months. .        All applicant agencies must hold current and valid 501(c) (3) status as determined by the Internal Revenue Service. .        The County will not fund programs where a certification/license is required to be able to work, unless the program assists the client in obtaining the required certification/license. .        All applicants must provide: Scope of Work (SOW) completely filled out; evaluation/measurement tool sample (example pre/post-test); program and total agency budget. .        All applicants must demonstrate accountability through the submission of financial audits performed by an independent auditor. Incomplete or missing required information shall result in automatic disqualification of proposal.