OKEECHOBEE — The Children’s Services of Okeechobee County is an independent taxing district created to plan, fund and coordinate social services for children in Okeechobee County, Florida.

The Children’s Services Council of Okeechobee County Request for Proposals (RFP) seeks proposals from governmental, legally incorporated, not-for-profit organizations for the purpose of improving services to the children of Okeechobee County, by providing new and expanded services for priority need areas. (Approximately $600,000.00 is available).

All arrangements resulting from the RFP process will be concluded upon the approval of the Children’s Services Council of Okeechobee County.

Mandatory Pre RFP meeting – potential grant recipients are required to attend a meeting to receive information needed to write the application. All agencies are required to attend this meeting this year. The agencies will receive the RFP via e-mail after the meeting. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2024 at 4 p.m., at the Okeechobee County School Board, Room 303. For any questions, contact Toni Wiersma, executive director, at 863-697-0489 or 863-462-5000 ext. 1065.