Public Service Programs

As an Entitlement City under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program of the U. S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City of Miami Gardens Community Services Department recognizes the need to supplement social service programs intended for low-to-moderate-income residents. Each year a maximum of 15% of the City's CDBG Entitlement funding is set aside to fund Public Service Programs that will serve the low-to-moderate income residents of the City. A formal Request For Proposals (RFP) Process is conducted each year to solicit proposals from non-profit 501 (c)3 organizations. Programs that are awarded funding through this RFP are typically contracted for a 1-year term, beginning on October 1, 2024.

Priorities

The City has established priorities (outlined in our consolidated plan) with the limited funding available for the Public Services category. Public services can encompass a number of activities. Below is a partial list of priority services that will be funded:

• Services for Homeless Individuals and/or Families
• Services for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
• Services for Seniors - (Must Be a Minimum Age of 62 Years or Disabled if Less Than 62 Years)
• Services for Youth - (Must Be 18 Years of Age or Younger)
• Transportation Services

Eligible Population for Services

Eligibility of individuals to be served under these programs is based on household income. Only individuals and households that are at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) can qualify for services funded under these programs. 

2025-2026 Public Services RFP

The application cycle for the 2026 FY Public Service RFP is now closed.

Additional Information

For questions, please email us at Beautify@miamigarden-fl.gov.