268-20251110113540 Jackson

The City of Jackson, Mississippi is soliciting proposals from art groups and community development organizations for General Funds Arts and Community Based Grants. The procurement seeks proposals designed to increase awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the arts while improving residents' quality of life, with a focus on community exposure, history, and education. Proposals must be sealed and marked "Proposal for General Funds Arts and Community Based Grants" and submitted to the City Clerk's Office at City Hall, located at 219 South President Street, by 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Interested parties can obtain Request for Proposal packets by contacting Beverley Johnson-Durham at (601) 960-0383 or downloading materials from www.jacksonms.gov. Additional materials are available for pickup at the Department of Human and Cultural Services, located at 633 North State Street Suite 423, Jackson MS 39202. Proposing organizations must demonstrate verifiable cash match contributions equal to at least 50 percent of the total project cost, and the proposals will be evaluated based on their potential community impact and alignment with the city's arts and development objectives.

The procurement is open to art groups and community development organizations, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the documentation. The financial assistance available is up to $10,000.00 per award, with grant funding intended as supplemental support for arts and community development projects. The City of Jackson reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, indicating a competitive selection process. The legal notice was published on November 20 and December 4, 2025, with administrative inquiries to be directed to the Department of Human and Cultural Services at P.O. Box 17, Jackson, MS 39205. While no incumbent vendors are specified, the procurement suggests a collaborative approach to supporting local arts and community development initiatives. The total budget and number of potential awards are not explicitly detailed, but the per-award maximum of $10,000 provides insight into the funding scale for this opportunity.