ATTACHMENT A - TRIBAL GAMING GRANT REQUESTS 2026.PDF

Grant Name (alphabetical 
order)
Department
Amount
 Previously 
Successful Grant 
 Supplements 
Existing or 
Upcoming Budget 
Request 
Recurring 
Operating 
Impacts
CIP/Year
Council 
Priority
Measure
1
Bridge Shelter Multi-Use 
Playground
Housing Services is seeking funding to build a dog run at the City’s newest low-barrier homeless bridge shelter 
located at 1915 E. Apache Blvd. The dog run will provide a safe and welcoming space for shelter residents and pets 
to exercise, socialize, and recharge while transitioning to stable housing. The dog run will transform the shelter into 
a vibrant community hub, offering structured and unstructured play opportunities with residents and their dogs that 
will enhance shelter services and residents’ quality of life. The shelter’s mission is to not only provide temporary 
housing but to also foster dignity, well-being, and social connection. The dog run will create a safe and engaging 
environment, supporting shelter residents in maintaining a sense of stability, connection, and wellness during a 
critical time in their transition out of homelessness while helping the shelter meet its mission. 
CHHS
63,206
$              
No
No
No
FY27/28
3 3.28
2
Cahill Senior Center - 
Enrichment Program 
Funding for this program will enhance the quality of life of the senior citizens utilizing the Dennis J. Cahill Senior 
Center through enrichment programs. The main goal of these programs is emotional, social, and physical wellbeing 
while keeping seniors active as they age in their homes. Many seniors who participate in these programs live on a 
limited fixed income and cannot afford to participate in these types of social activities without assistance. Funding 
will continue the following programs: *Weekly Exercise Class – will be taught at multiple levels, standing or seated, 
to encourage movement and increase muscle mass. *Excursions - 10–12-day trips to local Art and History Museums, 
Theater/Music Performances, Science Centers, etc. with transportation. *Special Event Entertainment – 12 monthly 
special events to include 45 minutes of entertainment during lunch. (Requesting funding over two years.)
CS
16,470
$              
Yes, GRIC
No
No
N/A
3 3.17
3
CARE 7 Case Coordination
This request will continue the highly valued services provided by the current CARE 7 Case Coordinators (Case 
Coordinators). Case coordinators support (1) participants in East Valley Regional Veterans Court (EVRVC), (2) 
General Mental Health (GMH) participants of Tempe Mental Health Court, and (3) clients and households referred 
by Tempe Fire Medical Rescue, Tempe Police, Tempe Code Enforcement, and other City of Tempe departments. 
Case coordinators provide significant assistance and wrap around services to address the complex needs of high 
utilizers of emergency services as well as to address the psychosocial needs of citizens and veterans that are justice-
involved. Case Coordinators ensure that clients receive integrated services that include both mental health and 
physical health services. In FY25, the Case Management and Veterans Services program served 226 new 
individuals. Case Coordinators provide a wide range of services including assisting individuals in the process of SMI 
evaluations, assisting with third-party releases, connecting clients and veterans to shelter and financial resources, 
application assistance, assistance with navigating complex systems, and connection to community resources and 
supports. 
CHHS
98,300
$              
Yes, 2025, 2023, 
2022, 2021, 2020, 
2019, 2018, 2017 
SRPMIC
No
No
N/A
3 3.34
4
Citywide Cat Colony 
Management 
Tempe's Community Cat Colony Management Program is working to control the feral cat population by working 
with cat caregivers at the neighborhood level to provide necessary trap-neuter-return (TNR) surgeries, and to 
implement methods to minimize the negative impact of the cats on Tempe neighborhoods. Caregivers invest 
significant hours and financial resources into feeding and caring for large numbers of cats and kittens and Tempe's 
program seeks to lift some of that burden by providing educational and financial assistance. Looking beyond the 
neighborhoods, Tempe has identified colonies of feral cats at a variety of city facilities and expects that there are 
additional cat colonies yet to be discovered on additional city properties. Many of these colonies are currently fed 
and managed by community volunteers who pay out of pocket for the large amounts of food that they provide each 
week, making it difficult to dictate how these colonies are managed or ensure that TNR is being done as needed. 
Since the inception of the program in 2022, staffing needs have increased and additional staff support is needed to 
assist with day-to-day program operations. Staff remain responsible for the cat colonies on City of Tempe property 
while also partnering with residents to educate and assist with the execution of Tempe's TNR strategy within Tempe 
neighborhood cat colonies. This request would fund feeding stations, cat food, TNR surgeries for additional 
properties with identified cat colonies, as well as maintain current staffing levels.
CHHS
125,307
$            
Yes, Ak-Chin 
2023
No
No
N/A
3 3.36
5
College Connect Tempe 
College Connect Tempe (CCT) is seeking funding to support operations, increase staffing capacity, and expand 
services. CCT currently has three advisors—two interns and one volunteer—who serve Tempe Union High School 
District (TUHSD) campuses. Due to school district funding cuts and the loss of key student support roles, demand 
for College Connect Advisors has grown significantly. Expanding advisor coverage across all TUHSD campuses will 
help mitigate staffing gaps and ensure students receive the guidance needed to pursue college and career pathways. 
CCT Advisors also play a critical role in helping students and families complete the FAFSA, directly supporting the 
TUHSD superintendent’s goal to increase FAFSA completion as a key indicator of post-secondary enrollment. 
Additionally, TUHSD has intensified efforts to ensure that all high school seniors have a plan upon graduation 
through its “Making a Plan for Success” (MAPS) campaign. This campaign includes all-day events at all six TUHSD 
campuses for four quarters, which requires a significant amount of staff time since College Connect staff participate. 
Funding will support: Three ASU interns serving up to 1,200 students through advising, workshops, presentations, 
and campus events, Level 1 fingerprint clearance cards for advisors, branded shirts for advisors, supplies and 
materials for 30–40 outreach activities, and student engagement incentives that promote equitable access.
CHHS
$24,949
Yes,  2019, 2015, 
2014 SRPMIC
No
No
N/A
3
3.09
Attachment A
Gaming Grants Proposals (2026)
Attachment A
1 of 4

Grant Name (alphabetical 
order)
Department
Amount
 Previously 
Successful Grant 
 Supplements 
Existing or 
Upcoming Budget 
Request 
Recurring 
Operating 
Impacts
CIP/Year
Council 
Priority
Measure
Gaming Grants Proposals (2026)
6
Connect Tempe: Older Adults 
Digital Access & Inclusion
Connect Tempe, a City of Tempe Community Health & Human Services initiative, empowers older adults through 
digital literacy and technology education. Connect Tempe has demonstrated its ability to meet the needs of our 
community, making noticeable strides in healthcare access and social connection. Last year, 92% of participants 
reported reduced social isolation, and 89% felt more confident using digital tools. The program is looking to sustain 
its programming and expand its offerings to include employment readiness support for older adults re-entering the 
workforce or seeking meaningful volunteer roles. By bridging the digital divide, Connect Tempe fosters economic 
stability, social connection, and community wellness. To meet evolving needs, Connect Tempe will implement the 
nationally recognized Senior Planet curriculum, delivering workshops in accessible community spaces like libraries, 
senior centers, and housing communities. Sessions will be offered in both group and one-on-one formats to support 
diverse learning styles. The program also plans to partner with organizations specializing in employment services, 
enabling referrals for individualized employment support. Direct financial assistance will be available to help cover 
essential employment-related costs such as work attire, supplies, and transportation.
CHHS
$114,049 Yes,  2024 GRIC No
No
N/A
3 3.34
7
Dementia & Age Friendly Park
This request will fund the design component of a space within an existing park to create a dementia and age friendly 
park and allow for the acceleration of creating a space that maintains and improves quality of life, encourages 
physical activity and social interaction, and provides caregiver respite and stress relief for those experiencing 
dementia, old age, and their caregivers. A dementia and age friendly space within an existing park is currently 
identified in the Parks Capital Improvement Program (CIP) in year four of the five-year plan. This request for 
funding the design of the dementia and age friendly park would provide the design in advance of construction 
funding, therefore allowing for construction to potentially occur in year four of the CIP instead of year five or further 
out. Having a completed design would also help gain traction with potential donors or project partners.
CS
$115,000 No
No
No
FY29-30
3 3.20
8
Double Butte Cemetery 
Preservation
This request will invest in the historical preservation of Double Butte Cemetery features. A recent comprehensive 
study and report by Aztec Engineering evaluated site infrastructure as well as historical elements such as grave 
markers/grave plots and made recommendations for improvements that should be prioritized at Double Butte 
Cemetery. While the study identified the roads, irrigation system, landscape, and drainage as areas of improvement 
items that the Parks Capital Improvement Program (CIP) will help fund, it also identified historic preservation 
restoration needs with 1,038 (approximately 22%) grave plots borders and markers in the pioneer section. The 
historical elements are not typically items the Parks CIP would address as they were not City installed elements. This 
funding will help address the highest priority grave plot/marker restoration needs.  
CS
$100,000 No
No
No
FY26-27
3 3.16
9
Escalante Community 
Connections - Senior 
Enrichment Program
There is an identified need for increased community connectedness and engagement among older adults, especially 
those living in communities historically under-represented. According to the Making Space Equity Study for Tempe 
Parks and Recreation, the Escalante, Victory Acres, and Alegre neighborhoods need significant investment in 
programs that support a feeling of safety, connectedness, and allow for cultural representation. Residents in these 
communities tend to be underrepresented on community surveys, in leadership, and disconnected from other city-
wide initiatives. The Escalante Multi-Generational Center (Escalante) supports residents in this area. The Escalante 
Senior Center offers senior-focused onsite programming and congregate meals in partnership with the Tempe 
Community Action Agency (TCAA) with most of these programs grant funded. Escalante staff is currently observing 
an increased lack of connectedness for seniors in this community and would like to increase participation in 
programs by offering education and wellness opportunities, as well as outings and active outreach opportunities to 
connect and parter with nonprofits working to support Tempe's aging adults. By more purposefully connecting 
program participants to the community resources beyond the center, staff hopes to promote increased social 
connectedness and strengthen community and resource awareness and partnerships.
CS
$37,836 No
No
No
N/A
3
3.17
10
Escalante Summer Youth 
Workforce Development
This request will assist with the implementation of a 7-week teen job training program for youth in the Escalante, 
Alegre, and La Victoria neighborhoods of Tempe, AZ, focusing on job skills training, leadership development, and 
youth mentoring in partnership with the Kamp Kool program at the Escalante Multi-Generational Center (Escalante). 
The program will be open to local youth ages 13-17 who will interview for selection. They will then undergo a week-
long orientation and training focused on program operation, behavior management, and lesson planning before being 
assigned to their squad and primary mentors. They will work to assist in facilitating the summer Kamp Kool program 
over a period of 6-weeks while participating in weekly team building sessions while participating in additional 
focused training in resume writing, interviewing, leadership, and other job-related skills. At the end of the program 
each participant will receive a stipend, certificate, and letter of recommendation based on their participation. 
Successful candidates ages fifteen and older will also be eligible for application, interview, and hire for both year-
round and seasonal employment opportunities with the recreation program.
CS
$31,600 No
No
No
N/A
3
3.17
Attachment A
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Grant Name (alphabetical 
order)
Department
Amount
 Previously 
Successful Grant 
 Supplements 
Existing or 
Upcoming Budget 
Request 
Recurring 
Operating 
Impacts
CIP/Year
Council 
Priority
Measure
Gaming Grants Proposals (2026)
11
Financial Support for Youth 
Support Specialist Services
This request will fund services provided by the Community Health and Human Services Department's Youth Support 
Specialist program. The CARE 7 Youth Support Specialist Program is a unique collaboration between the City of 
Tempe, Tempe Union High School District, and Tempe Elementary School District. Housed at school sites, this 
citywide program provides immediate access to much-needed services for students and their families, including 
resource connections, crisis intervention, and social-emotional support. The Tempe Elementary School District and 
the City of Tempe have funded positions at a 50/50 split for years. Due to recent budget cuts across Arizona public 
schools, the Tempe Elementary District is expected to be deeply affected, and, as a result, it is anticipated that they 
will no longer be able to continue financially supporting this program. While we work together trying to find a 
solution to continue programming, finding funding for these critical services at schools has proven challenging. 
These budget cuts will result in reduced staffing for the Youth Support Specialist program and at schools in Tempe. 
The request reflects funding for 50% of the total cost of the program and would allow for the program to continue 
without cuts to current staff.
CHHS
328,861
$            
No
No
No
N/A
1 1.35
12
Funding to Prevent Evictions 
and Homelessness
This request will be used to provide emergency rental assistance for residents facing an eviction. The costs 
associated with becoming homeless are staggering and funding for the Community Action Program’s emergency 
rental and utility assistance has been drastically reduced, even compared to pre-pandemic levels. Further, new 
restrictions limit households to a single assistance request per year, with support capped at one month’s rent arrears. 
Additionally, funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program has been cut by 50%, further straining 
resources available to vulnerable residents. With this funding, CARE 7 staff will react quickly to crises in the 
community, preventing both individuals and families with children from becoming homeless. Without these funds, 
clients will be funneled towards a limited number of community agencies to piece together financial assistance. This 
funding will allow CARE 7 to quickly step in and prevent evictions from moving forward. Due to the 24/7 crisis 
response nature of the CARE 7 program, clients can be assessed and assisted when other agencies are closed. 
Because CARE 7 works closely with community agencies, funds will be used only when other funding in the 
community is exhausted. In calendar year 2024, CARE 7 assisted 47 households with rental and/or utility assistance 
or with funding to relocate out-of-state, where they would be stably housed by family. 
CHHS
$50,000
Yes, 2025, 2024, 
2023, 2021, 2020, 
2019, 2018, 2016 
SRPMIC
No
No
N/A
3 3.28
13
Hayden Butte & Papago 
Preserves Preservation
This request will invest in preservation and improvements of Hayden Butte and Papago Preserves, specifically 
through erosion control, trail improvements, graffiti abatement, and signage. The Preserves Management Plan (Plan) 
is complete and implementation of the recommendations is expected to occur over the next several years. The Plan 
identifies conservation and preservation of the land located in the traditional homeland of the O'odham and Piipaash 
people as important long-term goals. Plan recommendations to improve the preserves in both the short term and long 
term include conducting a trails assessment, repairing eroded areas, and installing appropriate rules, wayfinding, and 
educational signage. A cultural resources survey as well as a traditional cultural places inventory was conducted as 
part of the Plan process. Trail improvements and signage will route visitors away from those important and historical 
areas within the preserves. This request will provide funding for preservation of those areas and elements, along with 
educational signage where appropriate, erosion control, and trail work to appropriately route and direct people 
through the preserves.
CS
$175,000 No
No
No
FY26-27
1
1.23
14
HOPE Solutions 
The Homeless Outreach Prevention Program (HOPE) is a program designed to provide support and resources for 
individuals and families experiencing homelessness to end their homelessness. HOPE offers a continuum of care 
through various supportive service mechanisms that supports an individual or family from homelessness to housing. 
This request will expand HOPE resources by offering support and services for homeless youth, and individuals and 
families currently residing in Tempe, AZ to move forward in their housing plan and into housing. Program materials 
provided to clients of HOPE will include, but not limited to, bus passes and gas cards for employment, furniture for 
housing, vital documents (i.e. birth certificates, state issued IDs), diversion funds, move-in costs and move-in kits. 
Funding assist youth, individuals, and families in ending their homelessness as well as help purchase program 
materials.
CHHS
$30,000
 Yes, 2025 
SRPMIC
No
No
N/A
3
3.28
15
My Brother's Keeper 
Experience Corps Tutoring
This request will support My Brother's Keeper Experience Corps program staff, training, and instructional materials 
necessary to sustain and deepen the collaboration between the City of Tempe’s AARP Foundation Experience Corps 
and My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) initiatives. Since committing to become a MBK community in 2014, the Tempe 
Mayor and City Council have prioritized closing opportunity gaps for boys and young men of color, beginning with 
early literacy. Reading proficiently by third grade, one of MBK’s six core milestones, is a critical predictor of long-
term academic success. Yet significant disparities persist. In Tempe, nearly 80% of African American boys and 75% 
of Hispanic boys are currently performing below grade-level reading benchmarks, rates well below state averages. 
Without targeted intervention, these early gaps compound over time, limiting educational attainment and future 
economic mobility. The Experience Corps–MBK program directly addresses this challenge by providing young boys 
with consistent, high-quality literacy support focused on foundational pre-fluency skills. The program also serves as 
a structured pathway into the Experience Corps model, reinforcing continuity of support as students progress. 
Through trained volunteers and evidence-based practices, participants receive individualized attention that 
complements classroom instruction and accelerates reading growth.  
CHHS
$73,066
Yes,  2019 
SRPMIC
No
No
N/A
3 3.07
Attachment A
3 of 4

Grant Name (alphabetical 
order)
Department
Amount
 Previously 
Successful Grant 
 Supplements 
Existing or 
Upcoming Budget 
Request 
Recurring 
Operating 
Impacts
CIP/Year
Council 
Priority
Measure
Gaming Grants Proposals (2026)
16
Resource Navigator
This request will continue funding for the City of Tempe's Resource Navigator position. This program has had great 
success with the Resource Navigator position since co-locating in the City Jail and the Municipal Court. At the 
initial point of intercept, while in the jail, the Resource Navigator interacted with 836 individuals with 389 
successful referrals to resources in the first 6 months of FY25. Over the past two years, the Resource Navigator 
interacted with a total of 1,678 individuals in 2022 and a total of 1,987 individuals in 2023. Co-locating this position 
in the jail has increased contact with the Resource Navigator. The Command Staff at the City Jail have implemented 
a screening and referral process for the Resource Navigator to identify persons experiencing unstable housing, 
mental illness, and/or substance use disorders. The Jail staff speak highly of the process and the individual currently 
in the position. Tempe is the only City to have a Resource Navigator embedded within the City Jail and the 
Municipal Court. The Resource Navigator provides immediate linkages to supportive services such as Homeless 
Outreach, shelter information, Veteran's supports, treatment for mental health, and/or Opioid use disorder. The 
Regional Behavioral Health Authority has expressed increased connection with SMI individuals since the Resource 
Navigator was placed in the jail, helping reconnect members with their mental health services. In Court, the 
Resource Navigator coordinates with the City Prosecutor and Defense Attorney to inform them of enrollment with 
available services, release planning, and is a source for coordination with all court-involved individuals. This 
position provides pre-trial coordination with ongoing case management to ensure follow-through with supportive 
services, homeless outreach, and attendance at all court hearings which allows full participate in Diversion 
opportunities once not available. 
CHHS
$107,828
Yes, 2025, 2024, 
2023 SRPMIC
No
No
N/A
1 1.17
17
Tempe Center for the Arts 
Indigenous Programming
Tempe Center for the Arts (TCA) presents two free annual events focused on highlighting Indigenous culture and 
amplifying the reach of Indigenous artists. The first event, Indigena, is curated by Cultural Coalition and celebrates 
the indigenous traditions of Latin America, featuring dance, music, storytelling, fashion, and food. Art-making 
activities and performances take place throughout the day. The second event, Native Holiday Market by OXDX, is 
curated by Jared Yazzie of OXDX Clothing. This vibrant holiday market showcases talented Arizona Indigenous 
artists and small businesses with over 100 booths and tables and includes performances and food. TCA is seeking 
grant funding to help offset the cost of both programs, which remain free to the public. Investing additional funding 
will allow the programs to grow and improve. 
CS
10,000
$              
No
No
No
N/A
3 3.17
18
Tempe Works Employment 
Access Fund 
Tempe Works is requesting funding to expand access to essential employment certifications and licensing for 
immediate workforce entry and advancement. In addition to vocational training such as CDL, OSHA, and forklift 
certification, this fund will cover critical credentials that create employment barriers for many participants including 
Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Cards, food handlers' cards, ServSafe Manager credentials, CPR/First Aid 
certification, and Security Guard Cards. By removing the financial barrier to obtain these requirements, participants 
can begin working or immediately enroll in trainings.  
CHHS
30,000
$              
Yes, SRPMIC 
2025
No
No
N/A
3 3.28
19 Tempe Works Expansion
Tempe Works is a workforce development and stabilization program designed to provide both structural and social 
supports for individuals experiencing homelessness to enter or re-enter the workforce. The program delivers a 
coordinated continuum of care that supports participants from homelessness through employment and into stable 
housing, addressing barriers such as work readiness, income instability, and lack of support during early 
employment. This request seeks funding to expand Tempe Works by adding one temporary full-time Tempe Works 
Specialist for a one-year period. The additional position will significantly increase program capacity, allowing 
Tempe Works to approximately double the number of individuals served annually. This expansion is expected to 
result in a proportional increase in successful program graduates who achieve sustained employment and transition 
into stable housing. The added staffing capacity will strengthen cross-departmental and community collaboration by 
increasing coordination with housing providers, behavioral health services, employment partners, and City programs 
focused on homelessness response. By expanding staffing, Tempe Works will deepen its ability to align workforce 
development with housing stabilization efforts, resulting in stronger outcomes and a more integrated response to 
homelessness in Tempe.
CHHS
79,171
$              
No
No
No
N/A
3 3.28
1,610,643
$         
Attachment A
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