The Calcasieu Parish Human Services Department encourages local community, civic, faith-based, and non-profit organizations to submit a Request for Qualifications Quote (RFQQ) for Community Services Block Grants (CSBG).
Funding through the CSBG is flexible and can be used for a variety of eligible activities under the Community Opportunities, Accountability and Training and Education Services Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-285). To be eligible, organizations must provide services geared towards education, employment, income management, senior services, mental health, health and fitness, and other services that promote self-sufficiency for low-income families and individuals.
Each grant award is $5,000. Human Services plans to give out ten awards, totaling $50,000.
Interested organizations and agency leaders can learn more about this grant and the reporting requirements at an informational session being held from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10 at the Allen P. August Multipurpose Center, 2001 Moeling St. in Lake Charles.
Attendance is not required and will not be a factor in determining grant awards.
“The Human Services Department is excited about the opportunity to provide local community, civic, faith-based, and non-profit organizations a chance to partner with our CSBG funding to enhance their direct service delivery within our community,” said Erika Doshier, Human Services Programs Manager. “As a result of the hurricanes, we recognize the need non-profits may have to restore funding to continue meeting the needs of our residents.”
Applicants should submit questions and requests for clarification no later than noon on May 16 by emailing the following:
The deadline to submit an RFQQ is 2 p.m. on Monday, May 22. The awards will be announced on May 31.
Please note that the RFQQ in no way constitutes a commitment by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury to award contracts. The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted or to cancel this RFQQ if it is in our best interest to do so. Contract negotiations may include revision of non-mandatory terms, conditions, and requirements.
For more information, call 337-721-4010.
