Non-Profit Community Support Services (NPCSS) Program - Mental Health-focused RFA

Non-Profit Community Support Services (NPCSS) Program - Mental Health-focused RFA is sponsored by City of St. Petersburg (funded through HUD's CDBG-DR Program). This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations delivering critical services to residents recovering from Hurricanes Idalia and Helene.

The NPCSS program aims to strengthen the nonprofit sector's ability to meet growing needs and help St.

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Non-Profit Community Support Services Program Non-Profit Community Support Services Program Non-Profit Community Support Services Program – Mental Health-focused RFA Now Open for Applications The Non-Profit Community Support Services (NPCSS) Program is funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Program, allocated to the City of St.

Petersburg in response to Hurricanes Idalia (DR-4734-FL) and Helene (DR-4828-FL). Following the 2024 hurricanes, non-profit service providers across St. Petersburg reported a significant increase in demand for critical services, including mental health counseling, trauma recovery support, childcare, food security programs, and homelessness prevention initiatives.

It is essential to support non-profits in assisting community members in the immediate aftermath of a storm, on the long road to recovering as a community, and in preparation for building resilience against future disasters that may impact the community once again.

The NPCSS Program provides targeted funding to non-profits to ensure that essential community services are available to support long-term recovery, strengthen social resilience, and mitigate the disproportionate impacts of the disasters on low- and moderate-income households. This program is built to strengthen our community by helping nonprofits offer the care and support people need after a disaster.

The goal is not simply to support nonprofits, the goal is to make sure our community members have the services they need to heal, recover, and prepare for the future. The NPCSS Program will issue a series of Requests for Applications (RFAs), with each funding opportunity focused on a specific support service for the community.

The Program Guidelines linked below outline the overarching requirements that apply to each funding opportunity. Each individual RFA will then further specify the requirements for that individual funding opportunity. Mental Health Services – Request for Applications open 7/27/2026, 12 p.

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The first RFA open for application under this program is focused on providing mental health services and wraparound support to city residents in an interconnected ecosystem of care. The City is procuring three Core Services: Case Management, Assertive Outreach, and Clinical Mental Health Services.

The Core Services will be administered by local non-profit organizations who are selected to operate each service, as outlined further in the RFA. This is not a grantmaking opportunity to which organizations apply to meet their individual needs; this is a solicitation in which the City is procuring a specific set of services to meet the needs of city residents.

The City anticipates approximately $1,250,000 in funding to be available under this RFA, which is the combined total for all three Core Services.

The award caps for each Core Service type are listed below: Case Management: up to $725,000 Assertive Outreach: up to $175,000 Clinical Mental Health Services: up to $350,000 Non-Profit Eligibility Criteria Non-profit organizations must meet all of the following criteria: Must be a non-profit organization, registered with the State of Florida, and have current 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) designation with the IRS at the time of application submission Must have a UEI (Unique Entity Identifier) issued by SAM.

gov Must have an established presence in the City of St. Petersburg and have been in operation for at least three (3) years Must demonstrate the organizational capacity to implement the work outlined in the RFA, including demonstrating prior experience conducting similar work Must be in good standing with the City of St. Petersburg, IRS, and state of Florida The application period opens on Monday, July 27, 2026 at 12 pm.

Applications are due in the Euna Grants portal no later than Friday, August 28, 2026 at 3 pm. The RFA contains all detailed information about this funding opportunity. Euna Grants Application Process All applicants are required to submit their application and all supporting documentation through the City’s Euna Grants system.

Applications will not be accepted through email, mail, or in person. The City received questions after the information session and has posted answers to those questions below for all applicants to review upon publication of the RFA. Applicants may submit additional questions about the RFA between Monday, July 27, 2026 and Friday, August 7, 2026 at 5 pm.

Answers to all submitted questions will be posted on this webpage and in the Euna Grants portal by Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 5 pm. In order to successfully submit a question during this period, applicants must send their questions to Sunrise@stpete.

org and must include this subject line: ‘Non-profit RFA Question’ Applicants, including their officers, employees, agents, or representatives, are prohibited from contacting City employees or officials from the time the RFA is published until the City Council authorizes the award.

The cone of silence begins 12:01 AM on Monday, July 27, 2026, and ends when the award agreements are fully executed following City Council approval. The restriction includes, but is not limited to, “thank you” letters, phone calls, emails or any communication that directly or indirectly discusses the RFA or the applicant’s submission. Violation of this provision may result in disqualification of the application.

Exceptions to this restriction include: Communicating with the designated point of contact via Sunrise@stpete. org . Written questions regarding the application during the Question-and-Answer Period.

See Question and Answer section above for details on how applicants must submit their questions. Communication necessary to fulfill obligations under an existing business relationship with the City. Providing public comment in accordance with applicable laws and City policies at public meetings where public comment is permitted.

Engaging in Agreement negotiations. Submitting an appeal or complaint in accordance with the requirements set forth in the RFA. The City reserves the right to initiate contact with any applicant for negotiation purposes if deemed necessary.

Communications initiated by City staff for this purpose will not be considered a violation of this section. Virtual Information Session (optional) Friday, July 17, 2026 | 11 am to 12 pm Start Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 | The Cone of Silence ends when the award agreements are fully executed following City Council approval.

Start Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 at 12 pm | End Date: Friday, August 28, 2026 at 5 pm Application Question Period Start Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 at 12 pm | End Date: Friday, August 7, 2026 at 5 pm | Questions will be posted on Wednesday, August 12 by 5 pm Friday, August 28, 2026 at 3 pm Review Committee Application Scoring Start Date: Monday, August 31, 2026 | End Date: Friday, September 18 Review Committee Deliberations Monday, September 21, 2026 from 1 pm to 4 pm St.

Petersburg City Hall, Conference Room 100, 175 5th St N. This meeting is open to the public; however, applicants or other members of the public will not have an opportunity to speak.

Start Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | End Date: Friday, October 23, 2026 at 5 pm City Council Meeting for Awards – tentative date Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 1:30 pm *All dates are subject to change An information session about this first mental health-focused RFA was held on Friday, July 17, 2026 at 11 am, covering an overview of the funding opportunity, eligibility criteria, application process, and key federal compliance requirements.

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