The City of Tucson is offering a third round of funding to support local organizations and businesses. This grant program aims to provide relief and foster a resilient recovery for the community, aligning with the city's mission to address long-standing inequities and make strategic, transformative investments. The funding is intended to support various program areas identified by the Mayor and Council.
The grant targets a broad range of beneficiaries including families, essential and frontline workers, small and legacy businesses, youth, veterans, and seniors. The impact goals are centered on community well-being, economic recovery, and social equity. This includes supporting small business growth through micro-loan programs and energy retrofits, promoting community health and safety, enhancing arts and culture, and fostering workforce and youth development. Affordable and stable housing is also a key area, with initiatives for small-scale senior/youth housing and manufactured housing rehabilitation.
The program prioritizes transformative and strategic investments that lead to resilient recovery, with a strong focus on addressing long-standing inequities. Data-driven and evidence-based investments are central to the city's relief and recovery strategy. Strategic partnerships with Pima County and its school districts are encouraged to expand services, along with collaboration with grassroots networks to reach underserved communities. The city is open to both new solutions and ideas, as well as replicating or expanding proven successful models.
Expected outcomes include improved community health and safety, economic revitalization, increased access to affordable housing, enhanced arts and culture, and stronger workforce and youth development. The city aims for long-term investments that create a lasting positive impact. Measurable results will likely be tied to the specific goals of each funded program, such as the number of small businesses supported, individuals receiving workforce training, or housing units improved. The funding will be effective from November 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026, with a minimum funding request of $10,000 required for consideration.
