CGLR Funding Renewal LOI FY 2027_Submitted (2).pdf

This is a Letter of Intent for contract renewal from the Jacksonville Public Education Fund to Kids Hope Alliance regarding the Campaign for Grade Level Reading initiative in Florida. The letter, dated March 6, 2026, formally notifies Kids Hope Alliance of the intent to renew and increase funding for the contract supporting the Campaign for Grade Level Reading. The contract period runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with a renewed contract amount of $100,000. The renewal is intended to continue partnership efforts focused on improving literacy outcomes in the Jacksonville community. Rachael Tutwiler Fortune, President of the Jacksonville Public Education Fund, serves as the primary contact, with Ronetta Wards available as an additional resource for questions or clarifications regarding the renewal terms.

The renewed contract amount of $100,000 represents an increase from the previous funding level, reflecting the parties' commitment to expand the Grade Level Reading initiative. The Jacksonville Public Education Fund is seeking a single-source award designation for this contract renewal with Kids Hope Alliance. This letter establishes the formal notice of intent required to initiate the renewal process and outlines the scope of work details, which are referenced in an attached document but not detailed in this correspondence. The funding supports the infrastructure and partnership development necessary to drive the Campaign for Grade Level Reading's mission of advancing grade-level literacy across the Jacksonville area.