Committee approves emergency change to Northside regrant program to allow countywide applicants

Jan 10, 2026

The committee approved an emergency amendment and the bill to broaden a Northside community regrant program so applicants across Duval County — not only the sponsor’s district — can apply, citing a desire to speed distribution of allocated dollars.

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The Neighborhoods Committee approved an emergency amendment and the underlying bill to modify a previously approved Northside Community Involvement regrant program so its applicants could be drawn from across Duval County rather than being limited to a single council district. Staff said the sponsor wanted the program to move quickly so community dollars could be delivered without waiting for a multi-week council recess.

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