The Ohio Revised Code, under Sections 3113.33 through 3113.39 authorizes the collection of funds to be dispersed to those shelters that provide aid for the victims of domestic violence. In accordance with further provisions of these sections of the Code, the Lucas County Board of Commissioners is requesting applications from potential shelter providers for the funds collected. The funds are to be dispersed for 2020 shelter operations.To qualify as a provider, applicants must provide: 1. Evidence that the shelter is a nonprofit organization. 2. Corporation trustees. 3. Proposed budget for the shelter for the following year. 4. Summary of services to be provided. 5. An estimate of the number of persons to be served. 6. Applicants must receive at least 25% of their funding from other sources.The application form will be available on the Lucas County website starting Thursday, September 5, 2019 at http://www.co.lucas.oh.us/Bids.aspx. Applicants must register as a vendor with Planet Bids at http://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=24980. This link is also available on the Lucas County website. Applications must be submitted by 4:30 P.M. on Tuesday, October 1, 2019.