Housing/Community Development

Funding Process and Priorities

The Town of Gilbert has a single funding process for social service, affordable housing, community development, arts and culture activities. This funding process allocates General funds, Neighbor 2 Neighbor funds, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and HOME Investment Partnership funds (HOME).

Request for Public Comment

The Town of Gilbert FY 12-13 recommended funding priorities for the annual human services funding process is now available for public comment. The annual funding process provides general and federal funds to non-profit organizations providing human services to Gilbert residents.

Those wishing to submit comments may present at the Council Public Hearing on: Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 7:00 p.m., Town Council Chambers, 90 E. Civic Center Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85296 or may submit comments in writing to Community Development.

· FY 12-13 Funding Process Timeline
· FY 12-13 Town of Gilbert Funding Priority Recommendations

Town Support

Homelessness, hunger, and most other social needs are regional issues that affect the entire metro Phoenix area. The Town of Gilbert supports area social service agencies through both Town general funds and federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. These funding sources have supported regional homeless service providers, shelter services, basic needs assistance such as food boxes, youth programs, elderly and disabled services, intervention and prevention services.

Funding Application Process

The Town administers a single funding process for local non-profits and town departments to apply for funding and provide services to Gilbert residents. A group of volunteer Gilbert residents make up the Community Services Committee which acts as an advisory board to Mayor and Council during the funding process. See below for a general funding process timeline:

  • Fall: Funding priorities set
  • Jan: Funding applications available
  • Feb: Funding applications Due
  • Mar - Apr: Community Services Committee review
  • Apr: Public Hearing Presentations/ Community Services Committee funding recommendations
  • May: Mayor and Council approve final funding recommendations
  • June: Funding contracts approved and awarded
  • July 1: Services start for the year

Receive Funding Notification

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Types of Funding

Current Funding Activities

Town of Gilbert - Annual Funding Allocations

List of currently funded organizations and the current funding priorities for social services, arts and culture.

Annual Funding Allocations
Organization Project FY 2009/2010 Award FY 2010/2011 Award FY 2011/2012 Award
 
Community Assistance General funds and CDBG funds
Community Information and Referral 24 Hour Help Hotline $1,750 - $1,000
Community Services of Arizona Gilbert CAP Office $127,490 $123,166 $123,166
The Salvation Army Financial Assistance - - $5,300
United Food Bank Emergency Food $6,000 $4,311 $4,311
Total Community Assistance $135,240 $127,477 $133,777
 
Senior/Disabled Services General funds and CDBG funds
About Care, Inc. Transportation for homebound $4,300 - $3,000
Advocates for the Disabled Disability services $6,100 $3,156 -
Alzheimer's Assocation Support groups and referrals $3,400 $2,343 $2,400
Civitan Foundation Disabled youth support $5,000 - -
Community Services of Arizona Gilbert Senior Center $138,629 $136,037 $136,037
East Valley Adult Resources Volunteer opportunities for seniors $7,000 $2,209 $1,000
The Centers for Habilitation Therapy support for youth $11,600 - -
Total Senior Disabled Services 58,600 82,959 135,954
 
Homeless Assistance General funds
A New Leaf- East Valley Men's Center Emergency housing for homeless adult men $19,000 $12,669 $4,500
A New Leaf – EMPOWER Transitional housing for young adults - $6,976 $1,800
A New Leaf – La Mesita Shelter Transitional housing for homeless families with children $6,900 $5,347 $1,900
Central Arizona Shelter Services Emergency housing for homeless $7,000 $7,985 $1,800
National Advocacy & Training Network Emergency housing for single women w/ substance abuse $1,000 - -
Save the Family Foundation Transitional Shelter for homeless families $14,000 $11,151 $7,300
Shoebox Ministry Toiletry kits for homeless $2,000 - $1,000
Total Homeless Assistance $49,900 $41,128 $18,300
 
Youth Services General funds
A New Leaf - Mayfield Alternative Youth Center Alternatives to juvenile justice system for youth - - $1,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters Youth Mentoring $7,500 $1,877 $1,000
Gilbert Branch Boys & Girls Club After school programs $125,000 $103,643 $125,000
Child Crisis Center Family Resource Center $34,000 $17,784 $4,700
Child Crisis Center Foster Care and Adoption Program $2,500 $2,491 $1,000
Gilbert CAN Character Counts Program - - $1,002
Junior Achievement of Arizona Financial literacy for youth $7,000 $3,325 $1,000
Subtotal- Youth Services $176,000 $129,120 $134,702
 
Arts & Culture Activities General fund
Gilbert Fine Arts Association 10 Season of Events $12,000 $6,000 -
Gilbert Visual Artists' League Monthly educational meetings/Fine Arts Show $2,000 $2,000 $1,000
Copperstar Repertory Company Theater Season - - $4,000
Total Arts & Culture Activities $14,000 $8,000 $5,000
 
Housing Services CDBG/HOME Funds
Community Services of Arizona Emergency and Minor Home Repair $191,230 $250,000 $250,000
ARM of Save The Family Affordable rental housing - $600,000 $300,000
Total Housing Services $191,230 $850,000 $550,000
 
Infrastructure/Public Facilities CDBG funds
Sonora Town Septic Conversion Water/sewer/lighting improvements $276,290 - -
A New Leaf - La Mesita Shelter Plumbing Improvements - - $15,000
Total Infrastructure/Public Facility Improvements $276,290 - $15,000
 
Economic Development Activities CDBG funds
Front Runner Program Entrepreneur and small business training - $80,000 -
Human Capital Program Training funds to create new job opportunities - $95,337 $100,000
Total Economic Development Activities - $175,337 $100,000
 
TOTAL GENERAL FUNDS AWARDED $502,740 $314,473 $336,000
TOTAL CDBG/HOME FUNDS AWARDED $572,949 $541,187 $463,216
TOTAL FUNDS AWARDED $1,075,689 $855,660 $799,216

Plans & Reports for Housing Programs

Federal Plans and Reports

In order to receive CDBG and HOME funds, the Town of Gilbert must prepare a five-year consolidated plan, annual action plans that outline intended use of federal HUD resources each year, and annual evaluation and performance reports of accomplishments utilizing federal funds.  All plans are developed in consultation with local organizations and individual residents through a public participation process.

All Plans and Reports are in .pdf format. If you are not familiar with .pdf files and would like to learn more, please start here.

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