Filed under: City of Phoenix, City of Phoenix News, Phoenix, Phoenix Arizona, Seminars, US - AZ (Phoenix), Workshops | Tags: Grants, Historic Rehabilitation, Low-Income, Phoenix Biomedical Campus
Grant Workshop to Assist with Low-Income Historic Rehabilitation
The city of Phoenix Historic Preservation Office will host a grant workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Phoenix Youth At Risk Building, 1001 E. Pierce St. (north of Van Buren Street), to assist property owners of designated historic homes whose income qualifies them to receive financial assistance on rehabilitation projects.
The workshop will help applicants learn about the program, how to complete an application and the funding process.
The Low-Income Historic Housing Rehabilitation Program was created to encourage the repair and rehabilitation of historic residential properties while providing housing opportunities for persons and families with low incomes.
The program funds critical structural stabilization, and repair and rehabilitation of historic exterior features such as roofs, exterior walls and porches. All projects are required to meet city historic preservation guidelines.
Funding requests can range from $2,000 to $25,000.
For more information or to download an application, visit, phoenix.gov/historic. For more information or to arrange for special accommodations at the workshop, call in advance to 602-261-8699. Seating is limited.
Filed under: Awards, City of Phoenix, City of Phoenix News, K-12 Schools, Phoenix, Phoenix Arizona, Schools, US - AZ (Phoenix), Youth | Tags: Assistance, Back to School, Children, Grants, Phoenix Youth and Education Commission, Results
Phoenix Youth Commission has Grants Available for Youth Projects
The Phoenix Youth and Education Commission has announced a second round of funding for the Focus on Results (FOR) Youth grants.
Applicants must represent a middle or high school (public, charter or private) that serves grades 7 – 12. The school must be located in Phoenix or have more than 50 percent of the school attendance within the Phoenix city limits.
FOR grants focus on priorities identified by youth at the Phoenix Youth Town Hall, which seeks to create new or support existing activities that promote teen involvement in the community.
Schools are eligible to apply for up to $12,000.
A panel of youth and adults from the Youth and Education Commission will review the grant applications and evaluate the proposals based on project quality; active involvement of students; staff qualifications, commitment and ability to execute the project; commitment to diversity; impact on the student body; and representation of all students on campus.
Applications may be downloaded at phoenix.gov/youth/diverse.html and submitted electronically or postmarked by Nov. 27 to be eligible for spring semester activities.
For more information, call the city of Phoenix Youth and Education Office at 602-495-0314.
Filed under: City of Mesa, City of Phoenix News, Health, Mesa | Tags: Family Resource Center, Gila River Indian Community, Grants
Tribe donates to Mesa children’s group
Executive Director of the East Valley Child Crisis Center (EVCCC) Chris Scarpati accepted a grant from the Gila River Indian Community’s Chief of Staff Greg Mendoza at last night’s City Council meeting.
The grant, totaling $225,000 over three years, will be used to help construct a Family Resource Center/Children’s Behavioral Health Expansion building at 805 N. Country Club Dr. The new building will increase the EVCCC’s capacity to bring two children’s programs together in one location. The new center will allow the EVCCC to boost its services and clients by 50% by 2012.
“We are extremely grateful to have the tribe’s involvement as we reach out to serve more families,” said Scarpati. “This partnership will be an enormous benefit to those we serve.”
The Family Resource Center (FRC) is a primary prevention program provider that promotes the well being of our community through the provision of voluntary services designed to keep children and families healthy and self-sufficient.
Proposition 202, passed by Arizona voters in Nov. 2002 allowed for new gaming compacts between the State of Arizona and 17 Arizona tribal governments. Of the state shared revenue generated from these compacts, 12% can be retained by the Indian Community/Nation and distributed directly to local governments to benefit the general public. Local non-profit organizations, such as the Child Crisis Center are allowed to access this grant funding if they secure an endorsement from their local government. The City of Mesa was pleased to support the Child Crisis Center in this effort.
Filed under: City of Mesa, Family, Health Care, Homeless, Human Services, Mesa | Tags: Assistance, Grants, Health and Safety, Homeless Shelters
MesaCAN receives community action agency designation
Mesa Community Action Network, Inc. (MesaCAN) has been awarded the Community Action Agency (CAA) designation by the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES). When the CAA designation becomes effective on Oct. 1, MesaCAN will directly receive Federal and State funding to provide services that assist low-income individuals and families in Mesa to move out of poverty toward economic self-sufficiency. Previously, services and funds were provided to MesaCAN through the City of Mesa.
“This is one of the agency’s most significant milestones,” according to Pat Gilbert, MesaCAN Executive Director. “MesaCAN is excited about the opportunities ahead as it moves forward as the community action agency. Without the help of city staff in this achievement, MesaCAN could not have accomplished this goal.”
The City of Mesa has been the CAA since 1996, however the Mesa City Council voted to relinquish that designation in Aug. 2005 in order to allow a private nonprofit organization the opportunity to obtain the designation.
“The City has long recognized that nonprofit agencies are vital community partners that provide invaluable services to Mesa residents and we are very pleased that MesaCAN received this designation,” said Kit Kelly, Community Revitalization Director.
MesaCAN brings significant knowledge and expertise in serving low-income individuals and families, and presently provides an array of services including case management services, emergency services, and utility assistance, transitional living facility for homeless men, tax preparation assistance, individual development account programs, emergency food box services, clothing bank and a thrift store.
Phoenix Youth Commission Has Grants Available for Youth Projects
The Phoenix Youth and Education Commission is accepting applications from local schools for the 2006 Focus on Results (FOR) Youth Grants.
Grants up to $12,000 are available for projects or activities that occur between July 1, 2006, and June 30, 2007.
This year, $90,000 will be available for grants through the Phoenix Youth and Education Commission to fund recommendations from the Phoenix Youth Town Hall. The goal of the FOR Youth Grants program is to create new or support existing activities that promote teen involvement in the community.
Applicants must represent a middle or high school (public, charter or private) that serves grades 7 – 12. The school must be located in Phoenix or have more than 50 percent of the student attendance from within the Phoenix city limits. Applications must be postmarked or submitted electronically by Sept. 1.
A panel of youth and adults from the Youth and Education Commission will review the grants. The panel will review each application and evaluate proposals based on project quality; active involvement of students; staff qualifications, commitment and ability to execute the project; commitment to diversity; impact on the student body; and representation of all students on campus.
To apply online, visit phoenix.gov/youth/diverse.html. To view the 2006 Youth Town Hall report, visit the phoenix.gov/youth/townhall.html or e-mail /* youth@phoenix.gov*/ ECAM to request a copy.
For more information, call the city of Phoenix Youth and Education Office at 602-495-0314.
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