Opening Doors Northwest Florida, Inc. is soliciting proposals from qualified organizations to provide services under the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Unified Contract No. LP018 for FY 2026-2027.

Funding is available through the following programs:
• Challenge Grant
• Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
• TANF Homelessness Prevention Grant

These funds support activities that prevent and reduce homelessness and promote housing stability within Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties.

Eligible applicants include:
• Nonprofit organizations [501(c)3]
• Local government entities (e.g., public housing agencies)
• Faith-based organizations
Applicants must meet all Minimum Eligibility Requirements outlined in Section 3 to be considered for funding.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following minimum eligibility requirements. Failure to meet these requirements or provide required documentation may result in the application being deemed non-responsive.

Applicants must:
• Be an eligible entity authorized to operate in the State of Florida
• Provide services in Escambia County and Santa Rosa County
• Submit the organization’s IRS Determination Letter confirming federally tax-exempt status
• Demonstrate financial capacity by submitting the most recent two (2) years of financial statements (audited)
• Demonstrate the ability to operate programs on a cost reimbursement basis and submit required supporting documentation for payment
• Demonstrate sufficient administrative and reporting capacity to meet program and contract requirements