AGUILA YOUTH LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE APPLICATION GRIC 2017.PDF

Created: 02/26/2016
Last updated: 02/21/2017
General information
Organization AGUILA Youth Leadership Institute
Contact First name Rosemary
Contact Last name Ybarra-Hernandez
Contact e-mail rosemary@aguilayouth.org
Contact phone number 6025180612
Address
Street 3030 N. Central Avenue, Suite 900
City Phoenix
State Arizona
ZIP Code 85012
From what tribe is the organization requesting the grant?
Gila River Indian Community
Total grant amount request
150,000.00
The Gila River Indian Community offers multi-year awards. If your organization is
requesting a multi-year grant for this project or program from the Gila River Indian
Community, enter the amount to be requested each year.
Amount
Year 1 (Gila River Indian Community Grants Only) 50,000.00
Year 2 (Gila River Indian Community Grants Only) 50,000.00
Year 3 (Gila River Indian Community Grants Only) 50,000.00
Year 4 (Gila River Indian Community Grants Only)
Year 5 (Gila River Indian Community Grants Only)
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Cover Sheet
Municipality Information
1. Date of Application: 2/28/2016 (NOTE: Click or use up/down arrow keys to move among
fields)
2. Name of City, Town or County: Maricopa County
3. Mayor (City or Town) or Board of Supervisor’s Chairman (County): Denny Barney, Chairman
4. Mailing Address: 301 W. Jefferson, 10th Floor
5. City: Phoenix State: Arizona Zip Code: 85003
6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative:
Typed Name/Title: Melody Henderson, Administrative Coordinator Signature:
Applicant Information
7. Department/Organization Name: AGUILA Youth Leadership Institute
8. Is this a 501c non-profit Organization? No Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter
9. Application Contact Person: Rosemary Ybarra-Hernandez Title: CEO
10. Phone Number: (602) 518-0612
11. Mailing Address: 3030 N. Central Avenue, Ste. 900
12. City: Phoenix State: Arizona Zip Code: 85012
13. Email Address: rosemary@aguilayouth.org Website Address: www.aguilayouth.org
Project Information
14. Project Name: AYAP AGUILA Young Achievers Program
15. Purpose of Grant: Provide high school preparation to 8th grade students in preparation for college
entrance and success
16. Priority Funding Area Choose an item.
17. Annual amount requested $50,000.00
18. Number of years that funding is Three
requested
19. Total amount requested (annual $150,000.00
amount x number of years)
20. Has your organization received past no
funding from GRIC? If yes, list each year
and amount
21. Geographic area served Maricopa County, specifically in the southwestern area
For Office Use Only:
Data Entry Receipt Evaluation
Outcome  Approval Recommended/Amount $  Denial

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Narrative
Please structure your proposal to provide the following information in the order indicated. Provide the narrative
in paragraph form in the text field provided. Please be thorough but strive for brevity.
1. Briefly describe the organization’s history, mission and goals.
AGUILA Youth Leadership Institute (AGUILA), born in Arizona in 2004 was recently recognized by the Obama
Administration as a White House Bright Spot. More than a college access program, AGUILA serves a growing
number of Arizona youth through a holistic curriculum breaking down barriers that allow students entry to
college and preparation for the workforce. Most importantly, and what makes the AGUILA experience unique,
students gain a strong sense of self that contributes to their personal growth and to their sense of purpose in
service to others. While AGUILA’s primary goal is to increase secondary and postsecondary admission and
graduation rates for Arizona students, the underlying mission is to create a greater good that will serve our
communities through an education of both mind and heart. This is accomplished through a comprehensive, year-
round approach that prepares students for an education with purpose. That purpose is to create a better world
through a stronger, educated and compassionate workforce and united community.
AGUILA is Spanish for Eagle. The reason for the selection of this name comes from the strength, endurance
and wingspan of the Eagle. Nearly 9 feet in length the Eagle represents the powerful capacity that also represents
the growth of AGUILA to continue to serve the growing number of youth who seek guidance and support on
their journey in academia, work and life. AGUILA continues to increase its wingspan of services to more than
100,000 students, families, educators and communities in Arizona with results that are proof that our vision can
in fact be realized. Our students are now doctors, lawyer, engineers, teachers, business professionals and owners
who serve our community as board members, elected officials and volunteers to create a better world.
2. If the applying organization is non-municipal or a non-profit 501c, please describe your relationship with
Arizona municipalities including past and present support, whether it be through partnerships,
collaborations, in-kind contributions, grants, tax-based funding or other. Describe the supporting
municipality’s role in this project. If the applying organization is a municipality governmental sub-
division please enter the text “Not applicable.”
AGUILA Youth Leadership Institute is a non-profit 501(c)3 founded by Rosemary Ybarra-
Hernandez, PhD (ABD) whose research in Juvenile Justice Policy focused on youth and violence
(specifically working with Gangs) which led to initial work within City of Phoenix. Ms. Ybarra-
Hernandez also served as Co-Chair of the Latino Institute providing a community conference for
three years focusing on leadership development. AGUILA is an outgrowth of the Latino
Institute in the provision of year round programming for youth. AGUILA continues to hold
strong connections with various departments within the Maricopa County providing information,
resources and opportunity to serve on various committees that seek to create positive change in
the communities served by the County.

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3. Describe the proposed project and planned goals and activities.
AGUILA seeks to expand its nationally recognized program to youth at earlier stages in their lives while in the
8th grade that will foster confidence and resiliency in high school in preparation for college. AYAP (AGUILA
Young Achievers Program) provides specific and comprehensive programming to 8th grades students, parents and
educators in creating a web of success for students through a specialized College Prep Academy.
GOAL 1.1
Provide a comprehensive introduction to the pathway to a successful college experience leading to strong careers
in various industries, with particular emphasis in the STEM fields.
ACTIVITIES 1.2
Students will participate in monthly sessions within their early release school day for a two-hour period focused
on a curriculum promoting preparation for college and career that includes emphasis on successful high school
completion that will place them in a more competitive mode for entry into colleges/universities and funding
source. Activities include lectures, hands-on activities, field trips and guest speakers.
GOAL 2.1
Create a partnership with parents in creating and expanding developmental assets that contribute to their child’s
success to include the provision of a support system. Parents will participate in a 6-week comprehensive Parent
University that will focus on college knowledge and understanding the process.
ACTIVITIES 2.2
Parents will participate in Coffee Talks at school campuses that provide guidance, support, information and
resources both in English and Spanish to support their children through presentations, activities and guest
speakers.
GOAL 3.1
Development of an identified cadre of teachers as the College/Career Readiness Team (CCRT) who will provide
support to students and parents that reinforce the curriculum delivered to students.
GOAL 3.2
CCRT (College/Career Readiness Team) will receive ongoing information, resources, technical assistance as
support to students and as continued Professional Development to ensure student success.
4. Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the
Gila River Indian Community.
AGUILA Youth Leadership Institute has, and continues, to serve children and their families who are 89% eligible
for free and reduced lunch and living well below the federal poverty level. AGUILA has been successful in
breaking the cycle of poverty for a growing number of families by empowering, motivating and supporting young
people in creating and realizing a vision of success through a college education. In its 11 years of operation
AGUILA has served a growing number of students, their siblings, families, extended family, and community in
creating a path out of poverty through a carefully designed holistic curriculum designed to create educated,
intelligent, articulate, compassionate and ethical leaders for our future. There are clear implications through
various studies that recommend working with children at younger grade levels to foster a stronger sense of self
and resolve to complete higher education.
Additional studies point to the value of programs that provide a positive non-familial setting where children and
early adolescents are able to express their individuality, acquire and master new skills, beyond academics that
contribute to their confidence and resiliency. Programs such as AGUILA provide these opportunities in addition

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to a sense of safety and belonging that are critical for healthy development where adults are available to guide
them through an otherwise difficult time onto a positive path. Most importantly, the program provides leadership
opportunities that recognize and respect children's increasing maturity that in turn contribute to their confidence
and self-esteem.
5. Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by
the project.
According to the Brookings Institute, “The vast majority of high-achieving students from disadvantaged
backgrounds never apply to selective colleges and universities, despite having qualifications that make them likely
to be admitted and to succeed at these institutions (Avery and Hoxby 2012). This represents a troubling loss of
opportunity both for the students, who may forgo a chance to transform their lives, and for society at large, because
persistent low rates of college attainment among students from disadvantaged backgrounds exacerbate disparities
in well-being and diminish the upward economic mobility that America is known for.”
As a result these educational deficits have a negative impact on our youth, communities, our state and our country
that go well beyond the state of our economy. Many of our society’s ills such as poverty, homelessness, violence
and substance abuse are but a few that can be attributed to the lack of education which only expands our budget
deficit in an effort to somehow stem the tide of a plan gone wrong.
AGUILA’s success has brought local, national and international recognition as an approach with incredible
promise. More than a program, AGUILA has been referred to as an “Educational Movement” – one that works
holistically with each individual student to ensure success. This is accomplished via an evolving curriculum that
recognizes the needs of the student, the family and the community. Preparation for college entrance exams,
college access, funding as well as valuable life skills training in areas of time management, budgeting, healthy
relationships are but a few areas students are exposed to in addition to a unique experience that includes
exploration of who they are, where they come from, their community and their culture. By far, the emphasis on
exploring one’s personal background has proven to inspire and guide each student to take pride in herself/himself
in creating connections to a personal history that serve to motivate each student toward goal attainment.
AGUILA’s success has witnessed a growing demand, particularly by those educators who recognize the
importance of addressing students in middle school. AGUILA has begun work both in the Cartwright and
Pendergast School Districts, both of which are in Phoenix, specifically Maryvale area which has been identified
as one of the most impoverished communities in the country. Both school districts report a 90%+ student
population of color with Hispanic students representing the predominant ethnic background.
AGUILA has been successful in the delivery of the program, however this year will provide a more streamlined
program for students who truly have the desire to participate that ensures success. A more focused program with
additional sessions and time will be delivered to students self-select and are supported through recommendation
by their teacher, principal and/or counselor. The program will provide programming to the following participants
in the 2017-2018 academic year:
• Middle School Students (7th/8th Grade) 1,000
• Parents 1,500
• Teachers/Counselors 200
6. Define the project as a new or continuing program.

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Developed and implemented in 2004, AGUILA’s reach continues to extend to a growing number of high schools
with an increasing demand from middle schools to serve students at a young grade level to ensure success. The
specific AYAP curriculum was designed and tested in 2014 as a pilot at the Isaac School District as an after-
school program, however all students were not able to participate. The revisions made to the program were
implemented in AYAP at Cartwright in 2015-2016 school year and has already resulted in far greater positive
outcomes with students, parents and educators. This program has just been introduced at one of 12 schools at the
Pendergast schools again with positive results. Word is quickly spreading about a program that has enormous
potential for children to aspire to college well prepared for the high school success that will take them there.
7. Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
DATE ACTIVITY PURPOSE
YEAR ONE
July, 2017 Recruit and hire staff Prepare for program implementation
August, 2017 Staff Training Preparation for implementation
September, 2017 AYAP Kick-Off Ceremony Motivate Students, Parents, and
Educators; provide overview of year.
September, 2017 to Implementation of Year Round Program Monthly Sessions, Activities, etc.
May, 2018 to include sessions for students; parents
and educators
June, 2018 End of Project Celebration and FINAL
REPORT FOR THIS GRANT
8. Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
Organization/Partner/Funder Role
Cartwright School District/ Provision of Facilities for program delivery;
Pendergast School District
Maricopa Community College Provision of Facility use; tours, introduction to various program offerings
District and hands-on activities in various areas of study.
Arizona State University Provision of assistance from Student Access in implementation of career
exploration and areas of academic interest – introduction and
implementation of Me3 Interest Survey
SHPE (Society of Hispanic Provision of mentoring and hands-on activities to students with an
Professional Engineers) interest in engineering.
Teach for America Partner – Provision of Professional Development for Facilitators/Faculty
COX Communications Partner/Funder – Financial support for year round program, donation of
student materials
APS Partner/Funder – Financial support for year round program, in-kind
printing; provision of hands-on activities in field of engineering
SRP Partner/Funder – Financial support for year round program, in-kind

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printing; provision of hands-on activities in field of engineering
9. Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this
project?
Yes, with adjustment in students served. However, funding would allow us the opportunity to leverage additional
funding to provide for all students.
10. Describe your plan for project sustainability beyond the grant period. If this is a program/project
previously funded by the Gila River Indian Community describe efforts made towards the previously
described sustainability plan.
This project is a new project presented to the Gila River Indian Community and has potential for great success.
A marketing team made up of AGUILA Alum has been created by students, some who reside in Arizona, with
others who work out of the state and hold both expertise and personal experience in The AGUILA Way. Most
importantly, these are dedicated individuals, professionals and community leaders who see the value in seeding
young people’s minds and hearts with a holistic approach in a program that will most certainly create change
through education, career readiness and community engagement resulting in economic viability, an increase in
graduation rates, a decrease in unemployment and a contribution to community well-being.
11. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
Staff who work directly with the 7th/8th grade students are AGUILA College students in their Junior/Senior years
of college who are dedicated to a Pay it Forward philosophy will track and monitor student progress. These
students will serve as College Success Coaches and will be a part of the inaugural ATOP (AGUILA Teachers of
Promise), exposed to classroom environments in the hope of growing our own Teacher Corps. AGUILA staff
will also provide Parent and Educator Progress and bring all reporting together to complete monthly, quarterly
and final reports through use of surveys, evaluations, pre/post surveys, focus groups, interviews and observational
methods.
12. Indicate any application to and/or awards made by a tribe other than the Gila River Indian Community
for state shared revenues for this and any other project for the past five (5) years. If this information is
included in a separate attachment, please indicate that here.
2013 Tohono O’Odham – received $26,700 - services in mini-Summits to youth residing in the City of Glendale

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Project Budget
Budget Period: Represnetes YEAR ONE in a request for THREE YEARS.
For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail
page.
Proposed Budget Expense Amount Amount In Kind Total Budget
(list each budget item) requested from requested or contributions
GRIC secured from
other funders
1. Salaries 20,000.00 44,840.00 10,000.00 74,840.00
2. ERE $0 12,450.00 7.000.00 19,450.00
3. Consultant/Accounting 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 6,000.00
4. Consultant/Grant Writer $0 10,000.00 10,000.00 20,000.00
5. Space 3,000.00 $0 15,000.00 18,000.00
6. Supplies 5,000.00 5,000.00 2,000.00 12,000.00
7. Food (Students) $0 1,000.00 2,000.00 3,000.00
8. Equip./purchase/rental/software 3,000.00 3,000.00 2,000.00 8,000.00
9. Student Tracking Software 2,000.00 2,000.00 $0 4,000.00
10. Cell Phones/usage 2,000.00 2,000.00 $0 4,000,00
11. Travel 3,000.00 2,000.00 $0 5,000.00
12. Postage 1,000.00 1,000.00 $0 2,000.00
13. Printing 1,000.00 1,000,00 1,000.00 3000.00
14. Staff Development 1,000.00 2,000.00 1,000.00 4,000.00
15. AIM Conference 2,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 12,000.00
16. Misc., student fees, tours 5,000.00 5,00.00 5,000.00 15,000.00
17. Click here to enter text. $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Budget $050,000.00 98,290.00 60,000.00 208,290.00

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Project Budget Detail
Please provide a narrative description for each of the project budget items listed on the previous page. Include
the dollar figure and how it was derived.
1. A F/T Program Coordinator will oversee implementation of the program to include outreach, program
delivery, evaluation and supervision of staff in addition to coordination of meetings with local key stakeholders
and partners. Two (2) P/T Success Coaches (College Interns) will assist in the development of the program
providing mentoring, tutoring and delivery of activities that contribute to student success. The CEO/Founder is
charged with ultimate responsibility of the program and in securing additional partners, supporters and funding
sources to sustain and expand the program to other schools in areas of need.
2. ERE represents employee related expenses that include taxes, social security benefits, insurance benefits.
3. Funding to ensure compliance with accounting principles and practices that will contribute to the overall
evaluation and presentation to potential funder.
4. A seasoned Grant Writer will be secured in part by other funding sources committed to the program in
addition to in-kind services by another grant writer who is well versed in securing federal funding.
5. Space is required for the program and will be located within current AGUILA Offices while additional space
at the local community college and Arizona State University has been secured through a Memorandum of
Understanding that has been in place for 8 years and is in-kind ($15,000)
6. Supplies are required for program activities and events and are a shared expense with additional funders as
well as in-kind donations. These are general supplies that include paper, pens, pencils, books, software, labels,
badges, and general office supplies required for student files and tracking.
7. Food in the form of snacks for sessions and activities as well as special celebrations are important and are a
shared expense with committed funders and in-kind donors who are committed to the success of this program.
8. Tablets for staff, software, printers, and copy machine. In addition, AYAP participants will be involved in
physical activity that requires the purchase of exercise equipment.
9. A tracking system (software) will be utilized to monitor student participation and success which will provide
continuous reporting.
10. Cell Phones and usage are necessary for student contact.

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11. Travel represents bus rental for student field trips to enhance their learning, motivation and inspiration to
stay focused resulting in higher academic achievement and commitment to success.
12. Postage costs will allow for general office needs as well as mailings to potential funders, parent updates in a
newsletter as well as updates to students in a series of motivational postcards that provide a sense of support
13. Printing has been secured through committed funders and in-kind donations
14. Staff development has been secured through committed funders and in-kind donations.
15. The highly successful AIM (Aspiration, Inspiration, Motivation) one day University Conference enhances
the overall experience of each student and has been secured through committed funders and in-kind donations.
16. Student fees to various activities, events provide additional inspiration, motivation and provide an
awareness of the many opportunities available to students who remain focused and actively participate in the
program.
17. Click here to enter text.
Other explanation: Click here to enter text.

AYAP
Project Budget
2017-2020
Budget Period: Represents YEAR ONE OF THREE YEARS
No. Proposed Budget Amount Amount In-Kind Total Budget
(list each budget item) Requested Requested or Contributions
from GRIC Secured from
other funders
1 Salaries 20,000 44,840 10,000 74,840
1 F/T Program Coordinator;
2 P/T Success Coaches;
15% CEO
2 ERE 12,450 7,000 19,450
3 Consultant/Accounting 2,000 2,000 2,000 6,000
4 Consultant/Grant Writer 10,000 10,000 20,000
5 Space 3,000 15,000 18,000
6 Supplies 5,000 5,000 2,000 12,000
7 Food for students 1,000 2,000 3,000
8 Equipment 3,000 3,000 2,000 8,000
purchase/rental/software
9 Student Tracking software 2,000 2,000 4,000
10 Cell Phones/usage 2,000 2,000 4,000
11 Travel 3,000 2,000 5,000
12 Postage 1,000 1,000 2,000
13 Printing 1,000 1,000 1,000 3,000
14 Staff Development 1,000 2,000 1,000 4,000
15 AIM Conference 2,000 5,000 5,000 12,000
16 Misc., student fees, tours 5,000 5,000 3,000 13,000
TOTAL 50,000 98,290 60,000 208,290
AGUILA humbly requests $50,000 a year for 3 years = $150,000 Total
Request
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Project Budget Detail
Please provide a narrative description for each of the project budget items.
Budget Narrative Description
Item
1 A F/T Program Coordinator will oversee implementation of the program to
include outreach, program delivery, evaluation and supervision of staff in
addition to coordination of meetings with local key stakeholders and partners.
Two (2) P/T Success Coaches (College Interns) will assist in the development of
the program providing mentoring, tutoring and delivery of activities that
contribute to student success. The CEO/Founder is charged with ultimate
responsibility of the program and in securing additional partners, supporters and
funding sources to sustain and expand the program to other schools in Mesa.
2 ERE represents employee related expenses that include taxes, social security
benefits, insurance benefits.
3 Funding to ensure compliance with accounting principles and practices that will
contribute to the overall evaluation and presentation to potential funder.
4 A seasoned Grant Writer will be secured in part by other funding sources
committed to the program in addition to in-kind services by another grant writer
who is well versed in securing federal funding.
5 Space is required for the program and will be located within current AGUILA
Offices while additional space at the local community college and Arizona State
University has been secured through a Memorandum of Understanding that has
been in place for 8 years and is in-kind ($15,000)
6 Supplies are required for program activities and events and are a shared expense
with additional funders as well as in-kind donations. These are general supplies
that include paper, pens, pencils, books, software, labels, badges, and general
office supplies required for student files and tracking.
7 Food in the form of snacks for sessions and activities as well as special
celebrations are important and are a shared expense with committed funders and
in-kind donors who are committed to the success of this program.
8 Tablets for staff, software, printers, and copy machine. In addition, AYAP
participants will be involved in physical activity that requires the purchase of
exercise equipment.
9 A tracking system (software) will be utilized to monitor student participation and
success which will provide continuous reporting.
10 Cell Phones and usage are necessary for student contact.
11 Travel represents bus rental for student field trips to enhance their learning,
motivation and inspiration to stay focused resulting in higher academic
achievement and commitment to success.
12 Postage costs will allow for general office needs as well as mailings to potential
funders, parent updates in a newsletter as well as updates to students in a series of
motivational postcards that provide a sense of support
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13 Printing has been secured through committed funders and in-kind donations
14 Staff development has been secured through committed funders and in-kind
donations.
15 The highly successful AIM (Aspiration, Inspiration, Motivation) one day
University Conference enhances the overall experience of each student and has
been secured through committed funders and in-kind donations.
16 Student fees to various activities, events provide additional inspiration,
motivation and provide an awareness of the many opportunities available to
students who remain focused and actively participate in the program.
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