The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (hereinafter referred to as "Board") is seeking applications from qualified non-governmental, non-profit agencies with current 501(c)(3) tax exempt status and with a physical business location in Alachua County (hereinafter, referred to as "Applicant") for the Request for Application for Special Projects and Community Enhancements (hereinafter, referred to as “SPACE”).

The following apply to this request for application: Instruction to Proposers, Terms and Conditions, Insurance, Scope of Work, Sample Agreement/Contract, Proposed Requirements and Organization, Request for Proposal Selection Procedures, Evaluation Phases, Attachments, and Application.

Purpose: SPACE is designed to leverage the expertise, resources, and services provided by our local non-profit 501c3 organizations to benefit Alachua County citizens at or below 150% of the federal poverty.  All funds provided through this program must be used to directly benefit those living in poverty either through the provision of services or goods. 

Location: Alachua County is located in North Central Florida. The County government seat is situated in Gainesville. Gainesville is located 70 miles southwest of Jacksonville, 129 miles southeast of Tallahassee, 140 miles northeast of Tampa - St. Petersburg and 109 miles northwest of Orlando. Alachua County has a population of over 250,000 and a regional airport. The County itself consists of a total area of 969 square miles.

Form of Government: Alachua County is governed by a Board of five (5) elected County Commissioners and operates under the established County Manager Charter form of government. In addition to the five County Commissioners, there are five elected Constitutional Officers: Supervisor of Elections, Sheriff, Clerk of the Court, Tax Collector, and the Property Appraiser. The Alachua County Attorney also reports to the Board.