Opportunities & Announcements

The Community Based Crime Reduction program collaborates with multiple partner agencies and City departments. Please regularly visit our website and Sign Up to receive announcements about grant awards, revitalization and community projects, crime prevention initiatives and other opportunities. 

Hot Jobs 

If you are looking for a job, are underemployed, or desire a better employment opportunity, check out CareerSource of Northeast Florida. You can sign up to receive daily Hot Jobs notifications, schedule a 20-30 minute job coaching session, and learn how to use Employ Florida  to find jobs by attending a workshop. You can also get a list of  employment internet websites to help strengthen your skills and expertise. 

COJ Neighborhood Matching Grants Program 

The City of Jacksonville’s Matching Grant Program is designed to give financial assistance up to $5,000 to registered neighborhood organizations that are interested in reducing blight and revitalizing their neighborhoods. The application and required budget form are now available. Applications will be received until 5:00 p.m., Monday, December 14, 2020. Interested applicants are encouraged to attend a virtual workshop to recieve assistance with the application process. 

CBCR Community Impact Day!  

In partnership with New Town Success Zone, Celebration Church, and the Mayo Clinic’s Wellness Rx program, the Mayor's Community Based Crime Reduction Program will host its first Community Impact Day on Saturday, November 21st, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Edward Waters College’s campus at 1401 Grunthal Street – 32209. Residents of New Town, LaVilla, Grand Park, and Durkeeville are invited to drive through to share their opinions about what it will take to reduce crime and improve public safety in Mid-Westside Jacksonville. Free Thanksgiving ​feast baskets will be given to those who attend while supplies last! Strict COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. For more information, visit the CBCR Events.  

Sign Up to volunteer for future Community Impact Days and other initiatives!