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Gila River Indian Community Grant Application
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Cover Sheet
Municipality Information
1. Date of Application: 2/12/2020 (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): Bill Gates, Chairman
4. Mailing Address: 301 W Jefferson St., #10
5. City: Phoenix
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85003
6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative:
Typed Name/Title: Milka Doom, Financial Business Analyst
Email Address: MC12PercentGamingGrant@maricopa.gov
Signature:
Applicant Information
7. Department/Organization Name: Rebuilding Together Valley of the Sun
8. Is this a 501c non-profit Organization?
No
Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter
9. Application Contact Person: Gina Irons Title: Director of Philanthropy
10. Phone Number: 480-774-0237
11. Mailing Address: 1826 W. Broadway Rd., #16
12. City: Mesa
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85202
13. Email Address: gina@rtvos.org Website Address: www.rtvos.org
Project Information
14. Project Name: Safe & Healthy Home Program
15. Purpose of Grant: We respectfully invite an investment in our Safe & Healthy Home Program. This vital
program provides FREE critical home repairs and safety modifications for low-income and disadvantaged
homeowners throughout metro Phoenix and serves to help keep families and seniors in safe and affordable
housing.
16. Priority Funding Area
Public Safety
17. Annual amount requested
$50000
18. Number of years that funding is
requested
1
19. Total amount requested (annual
amount x number of years)
$50000
20. Has your organization received past
funding from GRIC? If yes, list each year
and amount
No
21. Geographic area served
Maricopa County

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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.
Since 1991, RTVOS has engaged more than 70,000 volunteers from nearly 500 organizations throughout
Arizona. Our philanthropic efforts have resulted in $9 million worth of repairs and home-safety modifications for
more than 2,300 homes and nearly 70 community nonprofit facilities.
Mission: Repairing homes, revitalizing communities, rebuilding lives. We believe that everyone deserves a
safe, healthy and comfortable place to call home.
Our goal is to provide FREE critical home repairs, safety modfications, and home improvements to
homeowners. We help low-income families with children, disadvantaged populations, veterans and their
spouses, and older adults lead safe, independent,comfortable lives while remaining in their existing, affordable
homes.
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 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.”
RTVOS has been fortunate to work with various municipalities throughout the metropolitan Phoenix
area. Through the CDBG Program, we have worked with City of Glendale, City of Phoenix and
Maricopa County to address blighted neighborhoods through: critical home repairs; community
facilities renovations; home safety modifications for low-income seniors; large-scale designated
community home painting projects and landscaping programs.
3.
Describe the proposed project and your plan to implement.
Your investment of will support the rehabilitation/modification of approximately 30 homes owned by low income veteran
seniors, veteran families, or disabled/injured veterans through our Safe & Healthy Home Program.
While the exact scope of work provided for each client varies based on the individual home assessment, based on our
experience we anticipate the following outputs:
100% (30) of client households approved for services will receive a 25 point Safe & Healthy Home Assessment. These
assessments identify areas of concern and inform our scope of work for the home. The assessments are designed to
identify factors that may contribute to fall risks, interior/exterior access limiters, environmentally related illnesses such as
asthma and chronic coughs, accidental fires, and other health safety hazards through or by the identification and/or
remediation of risks.

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100% (30) homes will be assessed for fire safety in the home to help prevent risk of death or injury due to accidental fires.
By inspecting each home for common fire hazards, e.g., improperly ducted dryer vents, electrical outlet overloads, and fire
extinguisher access, we can identify hazards and correct them through dryer duct replacements, installing smoke
detectors, etc. Hazards identified on the assessment will be scheduled into the scope of work and corrected, repaired or
replaced as necessary.
90% (27 homes) will receive interior home safety modifications which will decrease the overall fear of falling and reduce
the number of unintentional, preventable falls due to environmental safety risks in the home. These modifications could
include bathtub grab bars, shower safety seats, toilet risers, handheld shower sprayers, nonslip bathmats and other safety
equipment. We may also install interior threshold ramps to aid wheelchair or walker access. replace low level lighting or
burned out light bulbs and remove trip hazards.
10% (3 homes) will have exterior wooden access ramps built and installed allowing free and unassisted entry/exit to the
home for wheelchair, walker, or vision-impaired clients.
10% (3 homes) will receive interior modifications to eliminate plumbing leaks and mitigate mold-related growth in
susceptible areas.
10% (3 homes) will receive HVAC repairs to promote cost-effective heating and cooling thus reducing environmentally
related deaths/illness.
4.
Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the
Gila River Indian Community.
The Safe & Healthy Home program address two of the primary funding priority areas identified and
touches on each of the others. By allowing people to remain in safe and affordable housing, we
prevent homelessness, reduce environmentally-related health issues in both the elderly and children
(allowing for increased school attendance and better educational outcomes), and promote economic
security through a reduction in energy-related expenses.
5.
Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by
the project.
For centuries, researchers have understood that our homes can harm our health. Thousands of peer review studies have
investigated the connections between housing and health. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) estimates that more than 30 million homes in the United States currently have at least one health hazard. Older
homes with deferred maintenance – the very homes Rebuilding Together serves – typically pose much greater health and
safety risks.
The CAPABLE study completed by Johns Hopkins University highlights the cost effectiveness of home modifications and
aging-in-place repairs. Additional proof that home modifications prevent falls has been conclusively documented through a
study completed in New Zealand. In Maricopa County alone, there are over 500,000 individuals over 65 – many living
alone on limited incomes below the poverty line. According to the Arizona State Plan on Aging 2015-2018, by 2020
approximately 23.4% of our population will be over age 60. In addition, “more than 30% of the adults age 60 and over
have one or more disabilities, including disabilities that affect self care.”
As physical capabilities and income declines, homes often fall into disrepair. The costs of safety modifications and repairs
become prohibitive. Innovative and affordable solutions allowing seniors to age safely in place while remaining
independent have become a critical priority. Exposure to extremely hot or cold temperatures is associated with increased

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mortality, particularly among vulnerable populations such as the elderly. An estimated one in four low income families use
alternative heating sources such as ovens, stoves, or kerosene space heaters – increasing their risk of exposure to
carbon monoxide poisoning and deadly house fires. The highest rate of deaths from carbon monoxide poisoning occur in
older age groups, particularly among people aged 75 or older.
High housing costs lead to financial constraints that impair people’s ability to acquire and maintain adequate shelter, as
well as pay for other basic needs, such as food, utilities and medical care. Housing instability can lead to stress and
homelessness, contributing to an increased risk of physical injury and poor mental health. Budget trade offs can lead to
malnutrition, poor cognitive development and educational outcomes, as well as morbidity and mortality resulting from
having energy services cut off.
Living in substandard housing endangers the health and safety of residents by increasing risk of exposure to physical,
chemical and biological health hazards. Well maintained housing that is safe, dry, pest and contaminant free, adequately
ventilated and thermally controlled can reduce the incidence of negative health outcomes such as asthma, accidents and
injuries, cancer and poor mental health.
6.
Define the project as a new or continuing program. Has GRIC previously funded this project?
While we have not had the honor of receiving GRIC funding to date, creating safe and healthy homes through free home
safety modifications is at the very heart of RTVOS’ mission. For nearly 30 years, we have offered our free services to
individual homeowners, nonprofit facilities, and communities throughout Arizona. Our services significantly reduce the risk
of injury, create healthy living conditions, preserve affordable homes for seniors, and improve quality of life.
Currently, no other nonprofit organization in Arizona provides FREE home fall prevention installations/modification or
critical home repairs for disadvantaged older adults and/or veteran homeowners. Other programs do exist to provide
repair services but either require payment or involve 'sweat equity'. All homeowners accepted into our Programs are
unable to either financially or physically (and many times both) make critical home repairs or modifications to ensure a
safe and healthy home. We do not charge a fee for our services. Our goal is not to build new affordable housing. Our goal
is to preserve and maintain current housing, improve safety and health outcomes, and rebuild home equity (and by
extension, wealth) for existing homeowners.
7.
Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
Safe & Healthy Homes is a year-round program of RTVOS and is at the heart of our mission. This
program operates without a timeline and we are flexible based on the needs of our clients.
8.
Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
To support our programs, we are fortunate to have support from Corporate partners, foundations, and individuals. USAA,
the BHHS Legacy Foundation, The Kemper & Ethel Marley Foundation, DMB and others provide financial support through
grants and employee volunteerism. In addition, we receive free or significantly reduced materials from our national
corporate partners Lowe’s, Sear’s, and Home Depot which allows us to provide our services very cost efficiently on a per
client basis. We also receive in-kind donations of labor, materials, and services that offset some of the normal operating
expenses incurred in the provision of services.
9.
Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this
project?

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While we humbly request full funding for our programs, we gratefully accept partial funding for all of our requests. As a
publicly supported nonprofit organization, our ability to provide services for our clients is directly tied to available funding.
With the proven success of our programs and the critical need throughout our communities, our biggest challenge is a
lack of funding to serve every homeowner who needs help. Our waiting list - particularly for critical home repairs-
continues to grow and always exceeds our available funding. Your investment in and commitment to our programs would
be a welcome and valuable part of our continued success.
10. Describe your plan for project financial 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.
A highly collaborative program, Safe and Healthy Home is a priority initiative of Rebuilding Together Valley of the Sun.
RTVOS is fortunate to enjoy support throughout the corporate funding community and we continue to seek new partners.
Recognizing the need to protect our families and seniors, and to support our veterans, we receive funding from a wide
variety of sources dedicated to our Safe & Healthy Home Program. In addition, we also enjoy considerable in-kind support
through donations of volunteer hours and materials made available to us 'at cost' from our home improvement store
partners.
11. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
We propose to provide free, Safe at Home Program services to 30 disadvantaged homeowners located in the greater
Phoenix area. Eligibility for the program requires clients to be homeowners who living in the home at the time of service.
Each client must submit an application for services which is then income qualified and verified through SS award/disability
letter and/or their most recent tax return and detailed demographic data is collected. All accepted applications and
associated client data are maintained and stored electronically.
Typically, after the initial assessment, all work on a single home is scheduled to be completed within one day although
homes requiring a ramp installation in addition to interior safety mods may take longer. All home modifications are
designed to be permanent and last for as long as needed by the homeowner. All safety equipment is medical grade and
permanently installed according to strict guidelines.
Our Project Impact Summary Report presents a framework for consistently reporting the results of all projects: The
“Before” and “After” columns record which of the 25 Health and Safety Priorities the home meets prior to and after repairs,
and the “Change” (+) column highlights which additional priorities the home meets as a result of the repairs. “Before” data
document the scope and extent of health and safety hazards in high risk homes in our communities, which provides hard
evidence of the problem. Comparing “Before” and “After” data highlights the impact of our repairs and modifications in
reducing specific health and safety hazards.
These 25 Health and Safety Priorities allows us to highlight the results of each project, the aggregate impact across all
projects, and document the overall impact of our entire affiliate network. “After” data also serve to document hazards that
remain unattended due to funding limitations or competing priorities. Tracking and reporting these data makes clear
Rebuilding Together’s commitment to achieving results and provides compelling documentation of the need for our
services.
Building these three data sets depends on comprehensive home assessments to document both “Before” and “After”
conditions and comparing the two to highlight the results of repairs. Each individual project completed is tracked and all
details related to each are entered in our Salesforce data management system. We record each homeowners name,
address, income level, veteran status, and initial home assessment findings. A scope of work and project timeline is
developed for each project and all applicable work items are scheduled on a master list. and tracked. Groups of skilled
and unskilled volunteers are recruited to perform the work according to their abilities, hours are tracked and monitored by
a staff captain. Upon project completion, RTVOS completes an internal Project Impact Summary Report. At the 6-month
post completion date, homeowners complete either a written or telephonic satisfaction survey.

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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.
N/A

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Project Budget
Budget Period: 7/1/2020 – 6/30/2021
For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail
page.

Proposed Budget Expense
(list each budget item)
Amount
requested from
GRIC
Amount
requested or
secured from
other sources
In Kind
contributions
Total Budget
1. Salaries & Taxes
$13750
$80808
$0
$94558
2. S@H Supplies & Materials
$20000
$60000
$0
$80000
3. Ramp Construction
Materials/HVAC Repairs
$6000
$24000
$0
$30000
4. Mileage Reimbursement
$230
$1470
$0
$1700
5. Vehicle Maintenance
$1105
$5395
$0
$6500
6. Pro Contractor Expense
$250
$250
$0
$500
7. Rent & Occupancy
$0
$9550
$0
$9550
8. Liability Ins/Legal/Acctg
$2856
$13944
$0
$16800
9. Workmans Comp/Lic./Permits
$200
$800
$0
$1000
10. In-Kind Expense
$0
$0
$10000
$10000
11. Affliate Dues & Subscriptions
$0
$8550
$0
$8550
12. Equipment & Rentals
$235
$1155
$0
$1390
13. Volunteer Engagement
$2588
$12635
$0
$15223
14. Reserve & Contingency
$0
$0
$0
$0
15. General Operating Expense
$2786
$8943
$0
$11729
Total Budget
$50000
$227500
$10000
$287500

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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. Salaries & Taxes: $13750 is allocated for 0.25 FTE (Volunteer Manager @ $55k annual salary) to manage
client outreach, homeowner application process, inspections, scheduling, supply procurement, and volunteer
scheduling
2. S@H Supplies & Materials: $20000 is allocated for purchase and installation of medical-grade fall
prevention equipment (i.e., grab bars, toilet risers, shower seats, handheld shower wands, anti-slip bathmats),
along with smoke detectors, interior threshold ramps, plumbing repairs, and high-lumen lighting, in 27 homes
at an average of $750 per home.
3. Ramp Construction Materials/HVAC Repairs: $6000 provides 3 homes with custom-built, wooden
wheelchair access ramps (3 @ $1500 ea) and 3 homes with HVAC repairs/duct cleaning (3@$1500 ea).
4. Mileage Reimbursement: $230. Our volunteer Safe@Home inspectors/installers are reimbursed for mileage
at $0.55/mile. This line item includes approximately 14 miles RT reimbursement costs per home for 30 homes.
5. Vehicle Maintenance: $1105 – covers the costs of insurance and maintenance on company-owned truck
used for purchasing and hauling supplies and equipment to 30 homesites (50 miles RT @ $0.75/mile).
6. Pro Contractor Expenses : $250 – reduced fee for HVAC and plumbing related contractor services
7. Rent & Occupancy: $0
8. Liability Insurance/Legal/Acctg: $2856 covers yearly volunteer-related liability insurance and volunteer
reimbursement expense accounting prorated for 30 home repairs Each home inspection and installation
requires at least 2 volunteers.
9. Workman’s Comp/Lic/Permits: $200 – permits if required for installations/replacements/repairs
10. In-Kind Expenses: 0
11. Affiliate Dues & Subscriptions: 0
12. Equipment & Rentals: $235 allocated for nail guns, paint sprayers, misc. hand tools
13. Volunteer Engagement: $2,588 allocated for volunteer recruitment, background/fingerprint screening, t-
shirts, meals, and safety equipment. 30 homes = 60 volunteers @ $43.13 each.

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14. Reserve & Contingency: 0
15. General Ops: $2786 allocated for marketing & outreach materials, office supplies, printing, and IT/phones
Other explanation: RTVOS’ Safe and Healthy Home Program is unique in that we use skilled and committed
volunteer teams to perform the majority of inspections and work on client homes. This approach results in
higher volunteer-related costs but significantly reduces the amount of staff required to run this program and
results in a cost-effective solution to keep homeowners safe and healthy at home.

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Cover Sheet
Municipality Information
1. Date of Application: 1/27/2020 (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): Bill Gates
4. Mailing Address: 301 West Jefferson Street
5. City: Phoenix
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85003
6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative:
Typed Name/Title: Milka Doom, Financial Business Analyst
Email Address: MC12PercentGaningGrants@maricopa.gov
Signature:
Applicant Information
7. Department/Organization Name: Circle the Cty
8. Is this a 501c non-profit Organization?
No
Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter
9. Application Contact Person: Lisa Kaiser Title: Grant Writer
10. Phone Number: 602-357-4257
11. Mailing Address: 300 W. Clarnedon Avenue, Suite 200
12. City: Phoenix
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85013
13. Email Address: lkaiser@circlethecity.org
Website Address: www.circlethecity.org
Project Information
14. Project Name: Medical Respite Care Program
15. Purpose of Grant: To provide medical respite care for adults facing homelessness
16. Priority Funding Area
Healthcare
17. Annual amount requested
$30,000
18. Number of years that funding is
requested
2
19. Total amount requested (annual
amount x number of years)
$60,000
20. Has your organization received past
funding from GRIC? If yes, list each year
and amount
Yes
21. Geographic area served
Maricopa County

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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.
Founded by Sister Adele O’Sullivan, CSJ, MD, in 2008, Circle the City’s (CTC) mission is to create and deliver
innovative healthcare solutions that compassionately address the needs of men, women and children facing
homelessness. CTC has created a homeless-specific continuum of care, consisting of primary healthcare,
mobile medical outreach, medical respite care and wrap-around services that address patients' social needs,
including obtaining identification, health insurance, transportation, and income benefit enrollment.
CTC’s goals are to serve approximately 9,000 people in Maricopa County who are facing homelessness. CTC
now has three mobile medical units and a fourth is currently being fabricated. As the number of people facing
homelessness continues to increase, CTC is expanding its outreach in Maricopa County.
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 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.”
CTC is 501(c)(3) non-profit. CTC has worked closely with Maricopa County in providing healthcare
for homeless patients. In January 2018, Maricopa County transferred operation of its healthcare for
the homeless program to CTC. Maricopa County has also been the government entity CTC works
with in conjunction with applying for/receiving 12% Gaming Revenue Grants.
3.
Describe the proposed project and your plan to implement.
The target population for CTC’s medical respite care program are persons experiencing homelessness who
have been living on the streets with acute conditions or who are in need of ongoing medical care for
recovery after discharge from a hospital.
A typical client served by CTC is homeless, uninsured, has multiple medical issues, and is either without
income or has very limited income.
CTC expects to provide recuperative, short-term residential medical respite services to approximately 900 women
and men during FY2020 between two sites of service (50 medical respite care beds in central Phoenix and 50
medical respite care beds at the Human Services Campus in downtown Phoenix. Respite patients meet daily with
providers to ensure that their medical needs are addressed, including chronic disease management and
maintenance of geriatric conditions such as cognitive impairment and frailty. Along with primary health

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supports, additional on-site services include: pain management; medication management; psychiatric evaluation
and treatment; substance abuse intervention; physical therapy; occupational therapy. Patients also work closely
and regularly with case managers to apply for necessary documentation (identity, income,); benefits including
income, health insurance, and housing. These measures are taken to ensure that patients are discharged to a safe
living environment (somewhere other that an emergency shelter of the streets). Currently, 74% of patients who
have completed their medical plans are discharged to a safe living environment. Only the shortage of affordable
or supportive housing in Maricopa County prevents CTC from discharging 100% to a safe living environment.
As a provider of medical services, CTC is reimbursed for the medical care it offers. However, CTC’s medical
respite care program is residential and so functions as a shelter for our patients. For the residential aspects of
the program, CTC receives no government support or reimbursement. The shelter aspects of the program
includes, but is not limited to, providing patients with food, clothing, beds, linens, laundry, janitorial services.
The cost of these services is $75.00 per day, per patient. An average patient stay is 30 days. This is a cost of
$2,250 per month, per patient. It is the shelter aspect of our medical respite program that would be supported
through funding from the Gila River Indian Community.
4.
Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the
Gila River Indian Community.
CTC’s medical respite care program addresses the priority are of health care. Medical respite care is an
integral part of the continuum care for people who are homeless. It is an essential response to a gap in care: it
provides needed medical care for persons too frail or ill to recover from physical illness or injury while living
on the street, but who are not ill enough to be in a hospital. Medical respite care is an essential health care
component of the continuum of care for people facing homelessness and is vital to the greater Maricopa County
area because:
•
It provides patients a safe place to rest, a clean place to recover, nutritious food, clean water, secure
storage for medications, and the overall ability to comply with hospital discharge instructions, and
access to supportive services that assist in completing recovery;
•
Emergency shelters do not have the capacity to provide the medical care necessary for patient
recovery
•
Respite care improves quality of life. Many patients arrive with multiple, severe and complex health
needs, as well as psychosocial needs. Some of these needs emerge only after a patient is admitted to
respite care. Respite care helps patients identify and meet needs they may not otherwise be prepared
or able to address.
•
Respite care facilitates active participation by patients in the process of their recuperation and
discharge planning;
•
Respite care helps prevent unnecessary and costly emergency room utilization and hospital
admissions. CTC works closely with Dignity Health (St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center,
Chandler Regional Hospital and Gilbert Mercy Hospital) and with HonorHealth’s John C. Lincoln
Hospital emergency room physicians, nurses
•
and social workers to assist homeless patients with accessing respite medical care, as appropriate—
thereby diverting these patients from using the emergency room for non-emergent issues and avoiding
costly hospital re-admissions due to lack of resources to aid in recover;

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•
CTC works closely with Hospice of the Valley to provide for the needs of patients facing homelessness
at the end of life. Hospice of the Valley clearly saw the need for medical respite care in Phoenix, and
they purchased the building in central Phoenix that houses the respite center on Indian School Road.
Three beds at our medical respite care centers are set aside for patients at the end of life. Hospice of
the Valley assists CTC in providing palliative care for our patients.
•
CTC provides the only medical respite care services in the State of Arizona. It duplicates no
other such service, as there is no other such service in Arizona.
5.
Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by
the project.
The target population for CTC’s medical respite care program are persons experiencing homelessness who
have been living on the streets with acute conditions or who are in need of ongoing medical care for
recovery after discharge from a hospital.
A typical client served by CTC is homeless, uninsured, has multiple medical issues, and is either without
income or has very limited income.
CTC anticipates providing medical respite care for approximately 900 people in 2020/21.
Goals for the ongoing care and health of our patient include:
•
At least 75% of patients will complete their medical care plan
•
At least 50% of patients will be connected with a primary care provider upon discharge from the
program
•
At least 25% of patients will connected to mental health and/or substance abuse services (as indicated
by patient need) upon discharge from the program
6.
Define the project as a new or continuing program. Has GRIC previously funded this project?
CTC’s medical respite care program, established in 2012, is a continuing program. GRIC has
previously funded this project.
7.
Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
CTC established the medical respite care program in 2012 with a 50-bed medical respite care in
central Phoenix. In August 2018, CTC opened a second 50-bed medical respite care center on the
Human Services Campus in downtown Phoenix. The program is in continual operation and
ongoing.

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8.
Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
In its medical respite care program, CTC works closely with Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS). CASS
refers patients to the CTC medical respite program. The Human Services Campus (HSC) in Phoenix refers
patients to the medical respite care program. CTC, CASS, and HSC partner with Dignity Health in Phoenix to
assure a coordinated discharge of homeless patients to the medical respite care program, when appropriate.
CTC recently completed a similar agreement with HonorHealth’s John C. Lincoln Hopsital in Phoenix. Hospice
of the Valley works with the medical respite care program to provide care for patients at the end of life. Native
American Connections and the Indian Health Service hospital in Phoenix refer patients to the medical respite
care program. Funders who have recently supported the the medical respite care program include, but are not
limited to: the Whiteman Foundation, Thunderbirds Charities, the Robert Kemper Corrigan Foundation, Blue
Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, the Order of Malta, Western Alliance Bank, and Bank of America.
9.
Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this
project?
Yes
10. Describe your plan for project financial 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.
Currently, aobut 68% of the medical respite care program costs are covered by operating income.
In this earned-income environment, CTC effectively matches every dollar granted or donated with an
additional $2-$3 worth of health care services, ensuring that each philanthropic dollar is leveraged
as fully as possible. CTC participates in Arizona’s tax credit program for non-profits serving the
poor. Fundraising events also support CTC’s programs and CTC actively seeks grants from
corporations, private foundations and local governments.
11. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
CTC employes a number of systems to comprehensively measure the collective impact of
healthcare services provided to patients. The most advanced method CTC uses for monitoring
outcomes is its electronic medical record (EMR) system. The EMR trackes patient demographics,

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frequency and length of patient engagements with CTC providers, and it tracks outcomes—both
medical and social. A wide variety of provider notes, charts and documents are scanned into the
integrated medical recored, which can then be queried in order to generate reports. Additionally,
every patient discharged from the medical respite care program is offered the opportunity to
complete a patient satisfaction survey. The results are aggregated on a monthly basis. These
results provide valuable insights about CTC’s services—including areas of strength and
opportunities for potential improvement.
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.
CTC received 12% gaming revenue grants from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community in
2017, 2018, and 2019.

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Project Budget
Budget Period: September 2020-September 2022
For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail
page.

Proposed Budget Expense
(list each budget item)
Amount
requested from
GRIC
Amount
requested or
secured from
other sources
In Kind
contributions
Total Budget
1. Shelter Components of Medical
Respite Care Program
$60,000
$197,500
$0
$227,500
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$0
$0
$0
$0
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$0
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$0
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$0
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Total Budget
$60,000
$197,500
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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. $30,000: For the residential aspects of the program, CTC receives no government support or reimbursement.
The shelter aspects of the program include, but are not limited to, providing patients with food, clothing, beds,
linens, laundry, janitorial services. The cost of these services is $75.00 per day, per patient. An average patient
stay is 30 days, representing a cost of $2,250 per month, per patient. It is the shelter aspect of our medical
respite program that would be supported through funding from the Gila River Indian Community. For the next
two years, CTC seeks $30,000 per year. CTC requests this level of funding for these reasons: 1) CTC will
continue to expand its service area in Maricopa County—serving more patients who are facing homelessness;
2) Since 2014, the Maricopa Assocation of Governments Point In Time (PIT) Count continues to show
increases in the number of people who are homeless and significant increases in the numbers of homeless
peope who are unsheltered; 3) CTC will partner with more hospitals/hospital systems in Maricopa County—
working with them to discharge more homeless patients to CTC’s medical respite care program. CTC sees
increased need for the medcial respsite care services it provides to its patients. This of course, results in more
costs for which CTC receives no reimbursement from Medicaid or Medicare.
2. $197, 500: Represents grant funding secured in 2019 for support for the medical respite care program
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Cover Sheet
Municipality Information
1. Date of Application: 2/4/2020 (NOTE: Click or use up/down arrow keys to move among fields)
2. Name of City, Town or County: Maricpoa County
3. Mayor (City or Town) or Board of Supervisor’s Chairman (County): Bill Gates
4. Mailing Address: 301 W Jefferson Ave, Suite 960
5. City: Phoenix
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85303
6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative:
Typed Name/Title: Milka Doom, Financial Business Analyst
Email Address: MC12PercentGamingGrant@maricopa.gov
Signature:
Applicant Information
7. Department/Organization Name: Goldfield Ranch Volunteer Fire Department
8. Is this a 501c non-profit Organization?
No
Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter
9. Application Contact Person: Alan Glenister Title: President and Chief
10. Phone Number: 602-803-9241
11. Mailing Address: 22729 E Pleasant View Road
12. City: Fort McDowell
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85264-4000
13. Email Address: Glenister.alan@gmail.com Website Address: www.facebook.com/Goldfield-Ranch-Volunteer-
Fire-Department-415046901978962/
Project Information
14. Project Name: Goldfield Ranch VFD Fire Station
15. Purpose of Grant: Build a dedicated station for our Fire Department
16. Priority Funding Area
Public Safety
17. Annual amount requested
$50,000
18. Number of years that funding is requested
5
19. Total amount requested (annual amount x
number of years)
$250,000
20. Has your organization received past funding
from GRIC? If yes, list each year and amount
No
21. Geographic area served
Goldfield Ranch and adjacent tribal, state and federal lands.

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5. Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by the
project.
Because of our relatively small size (5500 acres, 350+ homes, 500+ residents) our fire district does not have the
tax base necessary for a full-time fire department. Due to the remote location of Goldfield Ranch, we are too
far away to be absorbed into a lager fire district. It is up to us to work with the federal, state and other
municipalities to piece together the capabilities necessary to defend our homes.

6. Define the project as a new or continuing program. Has GRIC previously funded this project?
The Goldfield Ranch VFD Fire Station is a new project.
7. Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
Planning and construction of the initial structure would commence as soon as funding becomes available,
and would likely be complete by the end of 2020. Move-in, interior finishing and consolidation of operations
in the new building would them commence. This timeline is flexible.
8. Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
Goldfield Ranch Reality Holdings has agreed to provide us with a one acre building site for the station.
9. Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this project?
Yes – additional funding from other state, federal and private sources may be available and can be developed
once we get started.
10. Describe your plan for project financial 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.

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On-going operating budget to operate the department and run the facility will be generated through charitable
support from the Goldfield Ranch community and other benefactors.
11. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
We will report directly to the Gila River Indian Community on progress in whatever format you desire at least
quarterly until the project is complete.
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.
We have received a total of $30,000 toward building our station from the Fort McDowell Yavapai nation since
2017. This money is budgeted toward survey and site preparation..

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Project Budget
Budget Period: March 2020 to December 2024
For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail page.

Proposed Budget Expense
(list each budget item)
Amount
requested from
GRIC
Amount
requested or
secured from
other sources
In Kind
contributions
Total Budget
1. Building
$100,000
$0
$0
$100,000
2. Erection
$20,000
$0
$0
$20,000
3. Permits
$0
$5,000
$0
$5,000
4. Site Prep
$0
$10,000
$0
$10,000
5. Foundation
$30,000
$0
$0
$30,000
6. Electrical Wiring/Hookup to Grid
$10,000
$5,000
$0
$15,000
7. Well
$0
$10,000
$0
$10,000
8. Plumbing
$10,000
$0
$0
$10,000
9. Septic
$10,000
$0
$0
$10,000
10. Exterior Paving
$10,000
$0
$0
$10,000
11. Interior Finish Work
$60,000
$0
$0
$60,000
12. Lot
$0
$100,000
$0
$100,000
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$0
$0
$0
$0
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$0
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$0
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$0
$0
$0
$0
Total Budget
$250,000
$130,000
$0
$380,000

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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. Building - $100,000. Estimate, based on historical and current market costs.
2. Erection - $20,000. Estimate, based on historical and current market costs.
3. Permits - $5,000. Estimate, based on historical and current market costs.
4. Site Prep - $10,000. Estimate, based on historical and current market costs.
5. Foundation - $30,000. Estimate, based on historical and current market costs.
6. Electrical wiring/hookup to grid - $15,000. Estimate, based on historical and current market costs.
7. Plumbing - $10,000. Estimate, based on historical and current market costs.
8. Septic - $10,000. Estimate, based on historical and current market costs.
9. Exterior paving - $20,000. Estimate, based on historical and current market costs.
10. Interior finish work - $60,000. Estimate, based on historical and current market costs.
11. Lot - $100,000. Estimate, based on current market costs.
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Cover Sheet
Municipality Information
1. Date of Application: 2/11/2020 (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): Bill Gates
4. Mailing Address: 301 West Jefferson, #10
5. City: Phoenix
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85003
6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative:
Typed Name/Title: Mike Doom, Financial Business Analyst
Email Address: MC12PercentGamingGrant@maricopa.gov
Signature:
Applicant Information
7. Department/Organization Name: Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS)
8. Is this a 501c non‐profit Organization?
No
Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter
9. Application Contact Person: Alexis Smith‐Schallenberger Title: Grants Manager
10. Phone Number: 602‐452‐4637
11. Mailing Address: 4747 North 7th Street, Suite 100
12. City: Phoenix
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85003
13. Email Address: Alexis.SmithSchallenberger@jfcsaz.org
Website Address: www.jfcsaz.org
Project Information
14. Project Name: JFCS Integrated Health Navigation Program
15. Purpose of Grant: JFCS’ request of $120,000 ($60,000 per year) will support the Integrated Health Navigation
program at our four healthcare centers ‐ Glendale, Phoenix/Maryvale, East Valley, and Avondale/West Valley.
Integrated Health Navigation is a holistic patient‐centric program providing wraparound services to address patient
issues that often lead to the avoidance of health problems and non‐compliance with treatment recommendations.
16. Priority Funding Area
Healthcare
17. Annual amount requested
$60,000
18. Number of years that funding is requested
2
19. Total amount requested (annual amount x
number of years)
$120,000
20. Has your organization received past funding
from GRIC? If yes, list each year and amount
2017 ‐ $7,000. 2016 ‐ $5,000. 2015 ‐ $10,000
21. Geographic area served
Maricopa County

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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.
Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) mission: Strengthening the community by providing behavioral health,
healthcare and social services to all ages, faiths and backgrounds in Maricopa County. Established in 1935, JFCS is a
nonprofit, non‐sectarian organization providing core services for more than 42,000 individuals who faced serious
behavioral, mental, physical, and social obstacles, family trauma, domestic violence, and challenging financial
circumstances. Of those receiving services, 70% are children and 97% live at or below the federal poverty level. JFCS
cares for 50% of the foster care children in Maricopa County referred to behavioral health system providers by the
Arizona Department of Child Safety. Through the provision of specialized programs in integrated healthcare, older adult
services, and child and family welfare, JFCS strives (1) to assist individuals to improve their ability to cope with difficult
life circumstances, (2) to assist parents to improve their emotional health and effectiveness as parents, and (3) to
increase individuals' support systems, financial stability, and connections to community resources.
JFCS has a unique ability to connect children and families to its own countywide system of comprehensive trauma‐
informed services in four core areas: Integrated Healthcare, Child & Family Solutions, Older Adults, and Jewish
Community Services.
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Integrated Healthcare Division offers outpatient counseling, psychiatric care, medication services, transition to
adult, play therapy, crisis support, marriage/couple counseling, bereavement/grief support, and wellness
management in four Maricopa County clinics. JFCS’ Healthcare Centers (East Valley, Glendale, and
Phoenix/Maryvale) offer both primary medical and behavioral health services in one convenient location
including an onsite laboratory.
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Child & Family Solutions Division address the needs of children, youth, and families in crisis. Homebased Services
partners with Arizona Department of Child Safety to assess the risk of violence/abuse in the home, provides
parent coaching and therapy supports for children, and works with families to meet goals outlined in their family
preservation/reunification plans. Shelter Without Walls offers community‐based support services to address the
unmet needs of domestic violence victims who are living outside of shelter settings. Real World Job
Development, an academic intervention and workforce readiness program, empowers current and former foster
care youth to successfully transition to independent living. Creating Peaceful Families addresses the early signs
of social, psychological, and emotional needs of children by building healthy relationships; increasing awareness
of bullying, suicide, substance abuse, and conflict resolution through school‐based workshops, small group
interventions, and individual supports.
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Older Adult Service Division provides comprehensive in‐home supports, counseling, case management, and
service referrals to help older adults strengthen support systems, improve emotional health and develop
community connections as they age‐in‐place. JFCS’ Creative Aging program provides sequential performing arts
classes, memory cafes, and arts engagement for Holocaust Survivors. Located in Central Phoenix, JFCS’ Center
for Senior Enrichment offers congregate lunches, educational workshops, fitness activities, and individual case
management.
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Jewish Community Services Division offers culturally sensitive services, resources, and guidance to help
overcome life’s challenges ‐ financial crisis, counseling, older adult supports to age‐in‐place, and spiritual
guidance for the Jewish population experiencing medical and end‐of‐life situations.

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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 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.”
JFCS successfully manages sizeable contracts with the Regional Behavioral Health Authority, Arizona Departments of
Economic Security, Child Safety (ADCS) and Public Safety, City of Phoenix, and Area Agency on Aging Region One. All
funding sources require JFCS to meet financial and program reporting deadlines on a regular and timely basis.
Successful and continuously funded JFCS programs are:
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Shelter Without Walls: Arizona Department of Public Safety, Victims of Crime Assistance Act funds support
services in community‐based settings for emotional and physical healing, safety, and security of domestic
violence victims. Funded since 2007.
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Center for Senior Enrichment: Area Agency on Aging Region 1 funds congregate meals, facility operations,
transportation, and case management to seniors residing in Central Phoenix. Funded since 2007.
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Homebased Services: ADCS funds our Family Preservation (In‐Home), Family Reunification, Parent Aide and
Supervised Visitation Services to provide risk assessments of violence or abuse in the home, parent coaching,
therapy and support for children with improved outcomes of family preservation and reunification. JFCS has
operated in partnership with ADCS for over 35 years.
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Real World Job Development: City of Phoenix Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act funds comprehensive
services for disconnected youth in or aging out of the Arizona foster care system to obtain their high school
diploma or equivalency, achieve entry into post‐secondary education and gain work experience through job
placements and internships. Funded since 2006.
JFCS is accredited by the Council on Accreditation in all service areas: Outpatient Mental Health Services; Youth
Independent Living Services; Domestic Violence Services; Workforce Development & Support Services; Counseling
Support & Education Services; and Family Preservation & Stabilization.
3. Describe the proposed project and your plan to implement.
JFCS’ Integrated Health Navigation is a holistic client‐centric program providing wraparound services to address client
issues that often lead to avoidance of health problems and non‐compliance with treatment recommendations. The
program is a four‐prong approach – implementation of client self‐care plans, health literacy and social‐emotional
classes, health & wellness lending library, and mobile Health & Wellness Education Centers in the community. Our
approach provides each client with a collaborative team to serve every aspect of their wellbeing. Team members
includes therapists, clinicians, medical doctors, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, health navigators, and other healthcare
professionals. Staff use trauma‐informed approaches, motivational interviewing, cognitive therapies, and person‐
centered therapeutic approaches that are solution‐focused. Health Navigators are key team members as they bridge
the gaps in functional health literacy obstacles, foster trust, and support client‐provider communication. They conduct
health risk assessments to identify the cultural, financial, familial, emotional, spiritual, and physical concerns of their
clients. The assessments create client care plans, addressing barriers to uncompensated care costs, obtaining IDs,
language, transportation, and childcare.
To enroll in the Integrated Health Navigation program, clients complete a health risk assessment, which requests
information about their physical activity levels, social activities, cholesterol and glucose, and environmental concerns.
Using the assessment data, the client, family and/or care partner and their Health Navigator work together to create a
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environmental influence in their life. Goals may be as simple as focusing on eating breakfast three times a week or
increasing physical activity. Health Navigators review progress towards goals with their clients at least once a month
and update the plan if needed to address additional health and wellness concerns.
Client education and social‐emotional activties play a key role in the Intergrated Health Navigation program. JFCS’
Health Navigators conduct six‐week health and wellness self‐management classes to help people manage chronic
medical conditions. These classes are taught in a supportive group setting and focus on nutrition, exercise, health
management, decision‐making, and goal setting. Engagement in social‐emotional programs that are sports‐based or
arts focused help clients identify and regulate emotions, develop positive relationships, and teach responsible decision‐
making. Addressing basic needs are a critical aspect to the total well‐being and lifespan of our clients in order to reduce
high‐risk behaviors, increase in self‐esteem, and continue growth in developing healthy coping mechanisms. In addition
to medical care, laboratory tests and prescription copayments, JFCS Health Navigators can request emergency assistance
for families and individuals with short‐term or one‐time needs to preventing homelessness by helping with rent or
mortgage payments; utility payments to prevent shutoff and deposit assistance; food to support dietary restrictions;
transportation; and fees for birth certificates and state ID’s.
Heath Navigators encourage the clients on their caseload to access the Health and Wellness lending library as a resource
to assist in meeting their Personal Care Plan goals. The lending library supports their efforts to learn more about whole
health wellness, nutrition (cookbooks, healthy eating, meal planning), exercise videos (stretching, yoga), the art of aging‐
in‐place, and reducing risks of chronic disease.
JFCS’ Health Navigators use mobile Health and Wellness Centers in community‐based settings to reach people outside of
the traditional healthcare settings. Via the mobile centers, Health Navigators offer an opportunity for individuals to ask
questions on nutrition education, lifestyle changes, and managing‐ hypertension and diabetes. We have found
nontraditional settings encourage informal information sharing on health issues and healthier lifestyles through peer
interaction; a perfect segue to the services offered at our Healthcare Centers. JFCS Healthcare Centers provide free of
charge, monthly health screening for blood pressure, cholesterol, body mass index, and blood glucose.
4. Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the Gila River
Indian Community.
JFCS’ Integrated Health Navigation program addresses the Gila River Indian Community’s Healthcare priority area. Our
innovative integrated care model is an evidence‐based, cost‐effective solution to the pressing issue of “super utilization”
and the complex medical needs of Arizona’s behavioral health clients. Barriers to primary care and challenges in
navigating complex healthcare systems have been major obstacles to care for our clients. Distrust with providers and
the health system have led to ignoring health problems and non‐compliance with treatment recommendations. Adding
to these social determinants are barriers of inequalities with language and cultural differences. Many patients are stuck
in a “symptom cycle.” If they suffer from depression, they may struggle to focus on eating well and exercising to reduce
symptoms of diabetes. Working with a healthcare team to treat the patient's physical and mental health needs, we can
help patients manage their medical conditions.
5. Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by the
project.
As the primary behavioral health provider in Maricopa County, JFCS knows the need in the community is urgent,
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we know they are at high risk of developing serious mental illness and multiple chronic health conditions in adulthood.
Without comprehensive care, they are unlikely to develop into healthy and productive adults. The future cost to society
is staggering, as medical costs for adults with both physical and mental health conditions are two to three times higher
than for those with physical conditions alone. Behavioral health issues correlate strongly with poorer health outcomes
and, sadly, early death: the average life expectancy of individuals with serious mental illness is 20‐25 years shorter than
the overall population (World Health Organization, 2014). The disparity in health outcomes in Arizona is even worse:
according to the Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS), Arizonans with serious mental illness die and average
of 31.8 years earlier than the general population (AZDHS, 2015). While some of these premature deaths are attributed
to unnatural causes such as suicide or accidents, the majority die early of “natural” causes, i.e. preventable medical
issues that either correlate to risky behaviors or not receiving preventative medical care to help them manage common
chronic conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol, and obesity. Very heavy smoking, for example, is hugely prevalent
among individuals with schizophrenia and other mental illnesses. Similarly, weight gain is a serious risk among this
population, partially because nearly all anti‐psychotic and mood‐stabilizing medications cause significant weight gain,
but also because vulnerable populations are less likely to be able to access resources promoting healthy lifestyles.
JFCS’ FY2019 Client Census Report shows 97% of our clients indicated an annual income below $30,000. These clients
are low‐income residents who encounter economic barriers to achieve a healthy lifestyle. This includes clients living in
poverty, working families, or anyone who faces health challenges due to economic limitations. We can draw
comparable generations data confirming 56% of our clients are birth to age 18, 42% are adults, and 2% are age 65 and
older. 78% of our adult and older adult clients present chronic health conditions (i.e. asthma, diabetes, hypertension,
obesity, etc.). Children and youth present a variety of health risks of which the top three medical diagnoses of 49%
asthma, 27% intrauterine drug/alcohol exposure, and 10% obesity. On average, 75% have at least one ongoing medical
condition. These clients reflect the phenomenon of “super utilization” that state and federal governments have
identified as a priority population for early intervention and preventative care, as they place a significant economic
burden on the healthcare system, yet have worse health outcomes. Adult clients with behavioral health disorders
typically require assistance with chronic disease management. The majority of the adult client population suffers from
two or more chronic illnesses as well as a behavioral health disorder. These clients can become trapped in a cycle of
depression and chronic illness. They don’t get better because they are depressed, and they are depressed because they
don’t get better. Immediate access to both medical and behavioral health providers, laboratory, pharmacy, health
literacy, care coordination and support are needed in order to increase their capacity for wellness, self‐care, and
personal health responsibility. Each of these client experiences have been identified in our healthcare clinics thus
requiring JFCS to increase service capacity in the areas of primary medical care, health navigation, and addressing social
determinants of health in order to facilitate change in the communities we serve.
Coordinating care for individuals with complex medical and behavioral health concerns greatly increases positive
outcomes across health needs. JFCS’ Integrated Health Navigation program promotes self‐care, chronic disease
management, prevention, and psychoeducation to reduce high‐risk behavior and maximize healthy lifestyles for every
person we serve. In 2019, JFCS served over 23,000 Maricopa County residents with primary medical and/or behavioral
health services. With clinic expansions of primary medical care in three facilities and the last one slated to add services
by 2022, we expect the numbers served per year to increase by a minimum of 20%.
6. Define the project as a new or continuing program. Has GRIC previously funded this project?
JFCS’ Integrated Health Navigation is a continuing program. We launched the program in April 2013 to assist behavioral
health clients in establishing and maintaining an ongoing relationship with a primary care provider. At the of time of
program inception, JFCS did not provide physical health services, which led to a virtual aspect of the integration in
building a health information exchange with the Maricopa Integrated Health System. In keeping with our commitment

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to reduce health disparities and offer quality, assessable services, these two program components provide the
foundation to expand our behavioral health clinics to an integrated care model by adding primary medical care.
Successes provided the foundation to move forward to replicate the integrated care model in our Glendale,
Phoenix/Maryvale, and East Valley locations, and with Avondale/West Valley to be fully integrated by 2022.
JFCS received a $7,000 funding investment from the GRIC 2017 grant cycle. The award was to start the Mesa Behavioral
Health clinic’s (now known as East Valley Healthcare Clinic) Whole Health Wellness Initiative.
7. Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
JFCS’ Integrated Health Navigation is an open entry and exit program. To enroll in the Health Navigation program,
patients complete a health risk assessment, which requests information about their physical activity levels, social
activities, cholesterol and glucose, and environmental concerns. Using the assessment data, the patient, family and/or
care partner and their Health Navigator work together to create a Personal Care Plan to establish self‐care goals to
address a full range of physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual, and environmental influence in their life. Goals may
be as simple as focusing on eating breakfast three times a week or increasing physical activity. If needed, funds are
made available for social‐emotional supports including Girls on the Run, yoga, and sports team fees or equipment,
medical items not covered by health insurance such as weighted blankets and sensory toys, and emergency assistance
for housing eviction, utilites shut‐off, and food to support dietary restrictions. Health Navigators review progress
towards goals with their patients at least once a month and update the plan if needed to address additional health and
wellness concerns.
8. Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
JFCS has linkages with numerous community resources and partnering agencies, as well as internal programs that are
available to meet patient needs enrolled in the Integrated Health Navigation program. Providing referrals, and
encouraging patients to find and use community resources, is a standard part of our service.
Within JFCS, patients have access to a community‐based, non‐residential domestic violence program Shelter Without
Walls, if the need for supportive victims services is determined. An academic intervention and workforce readiness
program, Real World Job Development, can be access by foster care youth seeking this type of program. JFCS
intentionally entered into a partnership with District Medical Group (DMG), a nonprofit medical group with experience
serving the Medicaid population, because of their willingness to work together as equal partners to further innovations
in delivering fully integrated comprehensive care within our clinics.
Each clinic has a team of Health Navigators who are trained and certified to provide health literacy programs, including:

Self‐Management ‐ Chronic Disease, Chronic Pain, and Diabetes (Stanford University/Arizona Living Well
Institute Partnership)

Whole Health Action Management (The National Council for Behavioral Health)

Freedom From Smoking (American Lung Association)

Not On Tobacco (American Lung Association)

Know Diabetes, Know Heart Health, and Nutrition and Menu Planning (Greater Valley Area Health Education
Center, adapted from the American Diabetes Association)
Beyond recommendations to internal JFCS programs, our Health Navigators are community connectors, well versed in
making referrals, and working with their patients on how to interact with various nonprofits and government agencies.
Resources currently utilized include those that address:

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Basic Needs (food, clothing, shelter, furniture, financial assistance): JFCS food pantries , thrift store and
uncompensated care funds, St. Mary’s Food Bank, Goodwill Industries, Community Action Programs,
Department of Economic Security, St. Vincent de Paul, Bridging AZ, Salvation Army.
•
Behavioral Health: Resources for mental health crisis intervention and ongoing treatment – JFCS Behavioral
Health services for TXIX‐eligible persons (4 locations in Maricopa County), Terros, National Alliance of Mental
Illness‐Arizona, Mercy Care.
•
Childcare: Child Care Resource and Referral, Association for Supportive Childcare.
•
Financial Counseling, Education, and Literacy: Fresh Start Woman’s Center, Consumer Credit Counseling
Services.
•
General Resource Information: Community Information and Referral Services, Arizona 411.
•
Healthcare: JFCS Integrated Healthcare Centers – primary medical and behavioral health services, primary care
providers ‐ clinics providing free or low‐cost health care, Maricopa County Health, AHCCCS, Kids Care.
•
Housing: Emergency shelter, transitional and permanent supportive housing, and affordable housing resources.
Save the Family Foundation, Native American Connections, UMOM New Day Centers, A New Leaf, Sojourner
Center (JFCS’ Shelter Without Walls program has formal agreements with New Leaf and Sojourner Center that
prioritizes transitional housing for JFCS’ domestic violence victims), Maricopa Housing Authority, Valley King
Apartment Finders, House of Refuge East.
•
Juvenile Justice: Families in Need.
•
Legal Services: Community Legal Services, Sojourner Center Lay Legal Advocacy, Maricopa County Volunteer
Lawyers Program.
•
Recreation and After School Programs: Boys and Girls Clubs, YMCA, School Districts, Family Resource Centers.
•
Services for At‐Risk/Opportunity Youth: JFCS’ Youth in Transition and Real World Job Development programs,
Tumbleweed Center for Youth Development, a service of UMOM, Arizona Call‐A‐Teen.
•
Spiritual and Social Support: JFCS Jewish Community Services (counseling, career services, Holocaust Survivors
programs, older adults’ aging‐in‐place, community crisis response team), faith–based communities and houses
of worship.
•
Substance Abuse: JFCS Behavioral Health services, Terros, Community Bridges, Alcoholics/Anonymous,
Narcotics Anonymous.
•
Transportation: Comtrans, Dial‐A‐Ride, bus and light rail tickets.
•
Visitation Centers: Arizonans for Children.
•
Workforce Development/Employment and Training: Arizona@Work (Formal collaboration with the City of
Phoenix through JFCS’ Real World Job Development program), Maricopa Skills Center, Goodwill Industries.
9. Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this project?
JFCS would be able to implement the Integrated Health Navigation program if partial funding was received. However, it
would limit the number of resources needed for effective program delivery. Although contracts with the Regional
Behavioral Health Authority funds Health Navigator salaries, it does not cover the costs for the Self‐Management
(Chronic Disease, Chronic Pain, and Diabetes) workshops, social‐emotional activities, funds for client emergencies, and
community outreach collaterals.
10. Describe your plan for project financial 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.

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JFCS has a longstanding history of financial strength and a commitment to developing a broad‐based philanthropic
strategic plan to ensure sustainability of services. We are confident that the demonstrated successes of our Integrated
Health Navigation program and our expanded behavioral health and primary medical care services in Maricopa County
can be support by a variety of funding investments – individual donations, corporations, foundation, government and
tribal entities. Funding from these sources support emergency assistance funds, Integrated Health Navigator program,
and staff professional development. Additionally, behavioral health and primary medical services to children, youth,
adults, and families are sustained through third party reimbursement for low‐income individuals from funding sources
such as the Regional Behavioral Health Authority for Maricopa County, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
(AHCCCS/Medicaid), and private pay health insurance plans.
11. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
To enroll in the Integrated Health Navigation program, clients complete a health risk assessment (HRA), which requests
information about their physical activity levels, social activities, cholesterol and glucose, and environmental concerns.
Using the assessment data, the client, family/care partner and their Health Navigator work together to create a Personal
Health Plan to establish self‐care goals to address a full range of physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual, and
environmental influence in their life. Goals may be as simple as focusing on eating breakfast three times a week or
increasing physical activity. Health Navigators review progress towards goals with their patients at least once a month
and update the plan if needed to address additional health and wellness concerns.
JFCS Health Navigators work closely with clients to assist them in overcoming their crises and help them to prevent
future emergencies. They can request emergency assistance for their clients via written documentation submitted to
the JFCS Clinic Directors. Documentation specifies the need and the timeframe for payment. Upon approval by the
Clinic Director, the JFCS Finance Department processes the requests. JFCS pays the vendors directly on behalf of clients
and not to the clients themselves.
JFCS’ Business Intelligence Department tracks key performance measures, define and track unique clinical data analytic
metrics that are specific to program performance and patient outcomes. Direct service staff log in to JFCS’ NextGen
(electronic patient health record and practice management system) to enter, case notes, statistical, and demographic
data for their specific program assignments. In order to ensure that valid data is available for reporting, clinic staff
document inquiry calls, intake assessment, services provided, and case closures in patients’ electronic health record.
Progress notes include check boxes to indicate instances of specific service content aligned with grants reporting. Each
patient’s chart notes information regarding children, demographics, dates that plans are written and reviewed. The
Healthcare Center Co‐Directors and Vice President of Integrated Health review performance measures quarterly,
investigate to uncover reasons or anomalies if it appears that we are falling short on a performance measure, and make
plans to implement adjustments if satisfaction falls below 90%.
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.
JFCS has not submitted requests for funding nor received awards from other tribes for this program or other services in
the past five years. The Gila River Indian Community has JFCS program over the past five years.

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Project Budget
Budget Period: 10/01/2020 – 09/30/2021 (Year 1))
For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail page.
Proposed Budget Expense
(list each budget item)
Amount
requested from
GRIC
Amount
requested or
secured from
other sources
In Kind
contributions
Total Budget
1. Salaries
$0
$5,688,601
$0
$5,688,601
2. Employee Related Benefits
$0
$1,243,576
$0
$1,243,576
3. Professional/Contracted Services
$0
$96,201
$0
$96,201
4. Training/Staff Development
$0
$2,260
$0
$2,260
5. Program Supplies
$30,000
$40,400
$0
$70,400
6. Telephone
$0
$25,757
$0
$25,757
7. Postage
$0
$10,542
$0
$10,542
8. Equipment/Furniture
$0
$91,007
$0
$91,007
9. Printing
$0
$3,327
$0
$3,327
10. Travel
$0
$294,059
$0
$294,059
11. Emergency Client Assistance
$30,000
$236,827
$0
266,827
12. Liability Insurance
$0
$26,244
$0
$26,244
13. Membership Dues
$0
$8,730
$0
$8,730
14. Occupancy
$0
$354,525
$0
$354,525
15. In‐Direct Costs
$0
$654,564
$0
$654,564
Total Budget
$60,000
$8,776,620
$0
$8,836,620

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Project Budget
Budget Period: 10/01/2021 – 09/30/2022 (Year 2))
For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail page.
Proposed Budget Expense
(list each budget item)
Amount
requested from
GRIC
Amount
requested or
secured from
other sources
In Kind
contributions
Total Budget
1. Salaries
$0
$5,688,601
$0
$5,688,601
2. Employee Related Benefits
$0
$1,243,576
$0
$1,243,576
3. Professional/Contracted Services
$0
$96,201
$0
$96,201
4. Training/Staff Development
$0
$2,260
$0
$2,260
5. Program Supplies
$30,000
$40,400
$0
$70,400
6. Telephone
$0
$25,757
$0
$25,757
7. Postage
$0
$10,542
$0
$10,542
8. Equipment/Furniture
$0
$91,007
$0
$91,007
9. Printing
$0
$3,327
$0
$3,327
10. Travel
$0
$294,059
$0
$294,059
11. Emergency Client Assistance
$30,000
$236,827
$0
266,827
12. Liability Insurance
$0
$26,244
$0
$26,244
13. Membership Dues
$0
$8,730
$0
$8,730
14. Occupancy
$0
$354,525
$0
$354,525
15. In‐Direct Costs
$0
$654,564
$0
$654,564
Total Budget
$60,000
$8,776,620
$0
$8,836,620

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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. Salaries ‐ $5,688,601‐ for case managers and health navigator personnel in the four outpatient facilities.
2. Employee Related Benefits ‐ $1,243,576 ‐ payroll taxes (FICA, Medicare and State Unemployment health benefits
including medical, dental, life insurance, LTD insurance, Retirement, HSA plan contributions, recruiting, background
checks and other employee related costs.
3. Professional/Contracted Services ‐ $96,201 ‐ independent contractors including psychologist(s), nurse practitioner(s)
and are budgeted based on staffing models for clients served.
4. Training/Staff Development ‐ $2,260 ‐ conference, workshop and webinar fees.
5. Program Supplies ‐ $70,400 ‐ Health Literacy Program: Chronic Pain Self‐Management, Healthy Living, Diabetes. Each
class is 6 weeks and offered 4 times per year, per clinic. License fee (3‐year multi program license) $1,000 per class x 3
classes = $3,000 x 4 clinics = $12,000. Books & CD $45 per person x 12 participants = $540 x 3 classes = $1,620 x 4 times
per year = $6,480 x 4 clinics = $25,920. Flip Charts $40 per class x 3 classes = $120 x 4 clinics = $480. Total program cost
$38,400. Health & Wellness Library: Multilingual books and videos on holistic wellness, nutrition (healthy eating,
cookbooks, meal planning), exercise (stretching, yoga), aging‐in‐place, reducing chronic disease risks. $2,000 per clinic x
4 clinics = $8,000. Closed loop videos for lobby TV $2,000 per clinic x 4 clinics = $8,000. Social‐Emotional program
materials (yoga mats, art therapy, healthy cooking classes, Girls on the Run fees) $2,000 per clinic x 4 clinics = $8,000.
Mobile Education Center multilingual collaterals (publications, coloring books, pedometers, health tests and screenings
passports, stickers, fitness flyer discs) $2,000 per clinic x 4 clinics = $8,000.
6. Telephone ‐ $25,757 ‐ cost for landlines, wireless service, cell phones for mobile staff, internet, and IT connections.
7. Postage ‐ $10,542 ‐ courier services, postage meter refills for direct mailing to clients.
8. Equipment and Furniture ‐ $91,007 ‐ equipment rentals such as copiers/fax machines, printers, software and
repairs/maintenance costs for equipment.
9. Printing ‐ $3,327 ‐ letterhead, envelopes and brochures, publications, and advertising costs.
10. Travel ‐ $294,059 ‐ mileage reimbursement calculated based on reimbursement rate of $0.51 per mile, leased
vehicles and $5,400 for hotel, meals, and airfares.

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11. Emergency Client Assistance ‐ $266,827 ‐ housing eviction, utilities shut‐off, transportation, fees for birth
certificates/state ID’s, and food to support dietary restrictions.
12. Liability Insurance ‐ $26,244 ‐ malpractice, general liability, umbrella, cyber liability insurance.
13. Membership Dues ‐ $8,730 ‐ Arizona Council of Human Service Providers, Council on Accreditation, and others
memberships of direct benefit to the program.
14. Occupancy ‐ $354,525 ‐ average cost per square foot of $16.57 annually, plus garbage/recycling, cleaning,
maintenance, security/alarm and tenant improvements.
15. Indirect Costs of $654,564 – 8% of budget applied to management and administrative services (CEO, Finance, Human
Resources, Claims, Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Training, Marketing, Philanthropic Services, Quality
Management, and staff costs that work directly with clients on intake appointment and claims.
Other explanation: Click here to enter text.

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Cover Sheet
Municipality Information
1. Date of Application: 2/14/2020
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2. Name of City, Town or County: Maricopa
3. Mayor (City or Town) or Board of Supervisor’s Chairman (County): Steve Chucri
4. Mailing Address: 301 W. Jefferson Ave., Suite 960
5. City: Phoenix
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85003
6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative:
Typed Name/Title: Click here to enter text.
Email Address: Click here to enter text. Signature:
Applicant Information
7. Department/Organization Name: Bridging AZ Furniture Bank
8. Is this a 501c non-profit Organization?
No
Yes
If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter
9. Application Contact Person: Jim Piscopo Title: Executive Director
10. Phone Number: 480-375-5454
11. Mailing Address: 25 N. Extension Road
12. City: Mesa
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85201
13. Email Address: jim@bridgingaz.org Website Address: www.bridgingaz.org
Project Information
14. Project Name: Veterans Furniture Project - expansion
15. Purpose of Grant: Expand our woodworking program to support the Phoenix VA Healthcare and SouthEast Clinic
“Recreation Therapy and Community Reintegration” programs.
16. Priority Funding Area
Healthcare
17. Annual amount requested
$10,000
18. Number of years that funding is requested
1
19. Total amount requested (annual amount x
number of years)
$10,000
20. Has your organization received past funding
from GRIC? If yes, list each year and amount
Yes
21. Geographic area served
Maricopa County

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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.
Bridging AZ Furniture Bank is the first and largest Furniture Bank in Arizona. A furniture bank is similar to a foodbank,
where we receive donations of new and gently used furniture, which we clean, repair, sort and store. Then, we partner
with social service agencies who find housing for clients moving out of homelessness or other dire circumstances. When
they move into an apartment, Bridging is there to turn a bare living space into a home, with beds, tables, chairs and
dressers. In 2004 we started in with the simple premise that “no child within our reach should be sleeping on the
floor.” Over the years, Bridging has provided furniture and household items for more than 60,000 families and
individuals. Last year we furnished over 300 apartments for veterans.
As our expertise in the furniture industry and social services has evolved, so has our mission. Today, Bridging has added
a separate program focusing on engaging previously homeless veterans - the Veterans Furniture Project (VFP). VFP
started off to reengage “unemployable” veterans in the workplace as they learn woodworking skills. Thanks to a grant
from GRIC the program quickly became a way to engage veterans living in shelters and in a veteran housing complex in
simple woodworking projects. Through woodworking the VFP has built a community at Victory Place in Phoenix where
veterans learn, socialize and teach others, building confidence, friendships and futures.
Our goals are to continue the good work we do in the community and expand our services.
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 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.”
Bridging AZ is applying for GRIC funding through Maricopa County. While we are headquartered in Mesa, we serve
agencies and clients across many cities in the county, with the greatest concentrations in the City of Phoenix. We have
also reached out to Maricopa County’s Workforce Development Division, proposing a pilot program to employ
previously incarcerated veterans in woodworking this would tech a new skill and hopefully reduce recidivism.
3.
Describe the proposed project and your plan to implement.
We currently hold weekly woodworking classes for veterans at Victory Place in Phoenix, we would like to expand the
program to reach more vets. As mentioned earlier the past grant from GRIC was used to begin and further support the
VFP and its mobile woodworking program, the product is: Custom Wooden Pens made on a lathe that the vets get to
keep. These are really nice, I am one of the trainers and have sold pens I have made for over $100. Now: we have been

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contacted by VA Recreation Therapists and asked to support their Community Reintegration program with the same
type of woodworking classes we currently doing at Victory Place. Problem is the VA does not allot any funding for these
types of programs. Classes will be once or twice a month with 6-10 veterans (many on disability) in Phoenix and/or
Mesa at location TBD.
We will need to purchase materials, tools and additional equipment. The goal is to hold 20 classes of 6-10 veterans per
class. Each class is about 2 hours plus another 4-5 hours of prep time, setup and cleanup time.
The project provides hands-on experience in a skill that is easily understood very therapeutic at the same
time can be difficult to master. Beginners and seasoned woodworkers with a wide range of experience can
achieve satisfying results with woodworking and, yet, be challenged to try more advanced techniques.
4.
Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the Gila River
Indian Community.
In the past the Veterans Furniture Project would fall under the “economic development” priority funding area but
viewing past results this application falls under “Healthcare” primarily mental health.
We have a list of competencies for woodworking but the primary achievement is pride and a sense of accomplishment.
5.
Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by the
project.
Low income, unemployed and disabled veterans. The VFP program along with the VA’s Community
Reintegration program will help build self-confidence in veterans who have been out of the workforce for
long periods. We expect to have 120- 200 veterans per year signup for classes, Past experience shows many
veterans who attend one class will return for additional classes.
6.
Define the project as a new or continuing program. Has GRIC previously funded this project?
Continuing - expansion
7.
Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
Time is flexible, If funded we will contact the VA and purchase equipment, project will be continuing.

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8.
Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
*VA to qualify participants.
*We were awarded $20,000 for the Veterans Donation Fund to purchase a new pickup truck for the VFP (our
old pickup had over 235,000 miles and no A/C)
*Arizona Woodturners Association for volunteers and prep work.
*The VA Southeast clinic does not have space for classes so we will partner with a business for classroom
space.
9.
Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this project?
Yes although we may not be able to support both Mesa and Phoenix VA
10. Describe your plan for project financial 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.
The past GRIC grant helped start the mobile woodworking program and now we can run the program on
$100 per week, which we can sell products to support the program and receive other funding because it is a
proven program. Currently we are making custom pens to give to donors of $100 or more. The cost of a
“pen kit” is usually under $6.
11. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
Bridging will track the following to demonstrate progress and program results:
- The number of veterans enrolled in classes.
- Student interviews
- Caseworker interviews
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.
Bridging received a 2 year $12,000 grant in 2018 to support the VFP and start this very successful program.

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Project Budget
Budget Period: 2020-2021
For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail page.
Proposed Budget Expense
(list each budget item)
Amount
requested from
GRIC
Amount
requested or
secured from
other sources
In Kind
contributions
Total Budget
1. 1. Program and training salaries
$6,000
$0
$3,600
$15,600
2. Tools and equipment
$2,000
$0
$0
$2,000
3. Supplies
$2,000
$0
$0
$2,000
4. Rent, utilities, maintenance
$0
$0
$0
$3,600
5. Professional Development &
volunteer related expenses
$0
$0
$0
$1,200
6. Trucks operation and maintenance
$0
$2,400
$0
$2,400
7. Liability insurance
$0
$0
$0
$1,200
8. Click here to enter text.
$0
$0
$0
$0
9. Click here to enter text.
$0
$0
$0
$0
10. Click here to enter text.
$0
$0
$0
$0
11. Click here to enter text.
$0
$0
$0
$0
12. Click here to enter text.
$0
$0
$0
$0
13. Click here to enter text.
$0
$0
$0
$0
14. Click here to enter text.
$0
$0
$0
$0
15. Click here to enter text.
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total Budget
$10,000
$2,400
$3,600
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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. Program and training salaries - $1,000 per month to manage the program and provide a trainer ($300 per month as in-
kind for volunteer trainers)
2. Tools and equipment - $2,000 for additional woodworking tools
3. Supplies - Approximately $100 per class x 20 classes
4. Rent, utilities and maintenance - $300 per month for area in woodshop for prep work and storage
5. Professional development and volunteer related expenses - $100 per month for volunteers or classes
6. Truck operation and maintenance - $200 per month
7. Liability insurance - $100 per month (we hold a school liability policy)
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Other explanation: Click here to enter text.

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Cover Sheet
Municipality Information
1. Date of Application: 2/12/2020 (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): Bill Gates
4. Mailing Address: 301 W. Jefferson Street
5. City: Phoenix
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85003
6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative:
Typed Name/Title: Milka Doom, Financial Business Analyst
Email Address: MC12PercentGamingGrant@maricopa.gov
Signature:
Applicant Information
7. Department/Organization Name: Mission of Mercy
8. Is this a 501c non-profit Organization?
No
Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter
9. Application Contact Person: Paula Carvalho Title: Executive Director
10. Phone Number: (602) 861-2233
11. Mailing Address: 360 E. Coronado Rd., Suite 160
12. City: Phoenix
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85004
13. Email Address: pcarvalho@amissionofmercy.org
Website Address: amissionofmercy.org
Project Information
14. Project Name: Access to Health Care for Uninsured Families
15. Purpose of Grant: To provide free primary medical care to uninsured families who might not otherwise have
access to health care.
16. Priority Funding Area
Healthcare
17. Annual amount requested
$100,000
18. Number of years that funding is requested
1
19. Total amount requested (annual amount x
number of years)
$100,000
20. Has your organization received past funding
from GRIC? If yes, list each year and amount
Yes, 2017 - $20,000; 2016 - $55,000; 2010 - $150,000
21. Geographic area served
Maricopa County

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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.
Mission of Mercy (MOM) was founded in 1994 by a pharmacist who recognized that low-income patients in need of
medical care were also in need of compassion and dignity. With a mission to “restore dignity and provide ‘healing
through Love,’” she recruited colleagues in the medical field to create a new kind of medical organization: a mobile clinic
that provided care completely free of charge, never asking patients to prove their poverty in order to receive services. As
a pharmacist, she understood the critical importance of providing medications as an integrated part of medical care.
In October 1997, Mission of Mercy launched in Arizona and began serving the uninsured in communities of high need,
starting with two clinic sites in Central Phoenix and Mesa. Since that time, our program has grown to seven locations
throughout Maricopa County and has provided nearly 240,000 free medical visits and 385,000 free prescription
medications to 57,000 unduplicated patients. There are tens of thousands of community members — mothers, fathers,
children, and grandparents — who have regained their health and their livelihood thanks to Mission of Mercy.
MOM’s primary goal is to provide an accessible, reliable medical home for uninsured and underinsured patients without
access to care, thereby reducing the unnecessary use of hospital emergency departments for conditions better managed
in a primary care clinic.
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 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.”
MOM has been awarded grants from the municipalities of Avondale, Goodyear, Glendale, and Chandler for the health
care services we provide their residents.
3. Describe the proposed project and your plan to implement.
Mission of Mercy provides free primary health care services to uninsured and underinsured patients, including
prescription medications, patient support, and education for managing chronic conditions at seven rotating clinic sites
throughout Maricopa County. All sites are fully bilingual and serve neighborhoods of documented unmet need in
Avondale, Central and South Phoenix, Maryvale, Mesa, and Chandler. Clinics are hosted by churches, schools, and
community centers, and one of our two mobile medical units is on-site, stocked with medical supplies and prescription
medications, thereby enabling us to "bring the doctor to the people" in underserved neighborhoods across the Valley.
The mobile nature of our program allows us to easily access the communities with the highest need and the least access
to health care services.

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MOM’s highly experienced, dedicated medical staff and volunteers embody compassion and dignity for patients
suffering from unmet health needs. Longstanding partnerships with our volunteers and community health partners help
strengthen the safety net for patients who have fallen through the cracks of our health care system. We wouldn’t be
able to provide them with the quality, comprehensive health care they need and deserve without prominent partners
such as Sonora Quest Laboratories, which provides all patient labs at no cost, or Dignity Health and Banner Health who
offer pro bono imaging services, specialty care, and referral services.
MOM’s highly experienced, dedicated medical staff and volunteers embody compassion and dignity for patients
suffering from unmet health needs. Longstanding partnerships with our volunteers and community health partners help
strengthen the safety net for patients who have fallen through the cracks of our health care system. We wouldn’t be
able to provide them with the quality, comprehensive health care they need and deserve without prominent partners
such as Sonora Quest Laboratories, which provides all patient labs at no cost, or Dignity Health and Banner Health who
offer pro bono imaging services, specialty care, and referral services.
Mission of Mercy earns no revenue from its services. We operate with contributions from individual, foundation, and
corporate sources, which alone could not sustain us if it wasn’t for the 252 volunteers in medical and non-medical roles
who dedicate themselves to this work year-around.

A new initiative launched in late 2019 provides comprehensive diabetes education to the 44% of patients suffering from
this condition. While patients with diabetes have always received some diabetes education, in addition to medical
exams and prescription medications, each patient receives individual counseling by a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE),
small group classes, and regular tracking and monitoring of the key indicators of diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c, weight, BMI,
and blood pressure. Patients will return to MOM every two months to follow-up with their medical provider and the
CDE. This program is modeled after evidence-based practices that have shown that giving patients the tools and support
to self-manage their condition greatly improves their health and reduces health care costs.

4. Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the Gila River
Indian Community.
Mission of Mercy’s project is the epitome of Gila River Indian Community’s health care funding priority. By providing
free access to primary medical care, prescription medications, and referrals for any necessary lab work, imaging, or
specialty care, we are keeping low-income patients, many of whom suffer from a chronic illness, out of the emergency
room where they may end up because they didn’t seek care when their ailments were minor. In addition, a person’s
health isn’t always rooted in something physical, so our community partners help patients connect to other social
services they may need.
With more than 80% of MOM’s patients suffering from at least one chronic condition – hypertension (high blood
pressure), diabetes, and high cholesterol are the most prevalent – the need for our services is great. MOM clinics fill the
gap in health care services to these vulnerable populations and ensure patients have a reliable medical home to meet
their health needs, thereby helping to reduce unnecessary visits to hospital emergency departments.

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5. Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by the
project.
Arizona Health Matters reports that 13.8% of Maricopa County residents have no health insurance, which means that
more than a half million people have nowhere to go for health care. While Federally Qualified Health Centers are
mandated to serve everyone, the uninsured are subject to a sliding fee scale co-pay based on income. Uninsured
patients may be given lower priority than those on AHCCCS (Arizona’s Medicaid program) or with private insurance,
resulting in long delays when trying to schedule an appointment. Mission of Mercy requires no pre-qualification process;
patients are never asked to prove their poverty and are never turned away due to an inability to pay.
In addition, a 2017 report from the Kaiser Family Foundation found that people without health insurance are more likely
to skip preventive services, such as blood work, mammograms, and colonoscopies, which could potentially save a life.
Moreover, nearly half (49%) of uninsured people report not having a place to go when a medical issue arises. As a result,
they have higher mortality rates because diseases are often not diagnosed until their later stages. While Mission of
Mercy does not provide health insurance, it fills this void by providing a primary care medical home for those in need,
ensuring that their patients receive quality, comprehensive health care.
MOM’s patient population faces numerous hurdles in gaining access to high-quality healthcare. Most work multiple jobs.
Some are single parents. None qualify for other services. Many earn too much to qualify for AHCCCS but too little to
afford private insurance. While underinsured patients have insurance coverage, they are still not able to afford medical
care due to the high deductibles they have to meet before coverage begins. Without affordable access to care, these
patients might otherwise find themselves in the emergency department, have a shorter and lower quality of life, and/or
incur financial hardship due to costly medical care.
In our 2018-19 fiscal year, Mission of Mercy served 3,317 clients throughout our seven clinics, with an average of 4.3
visits per patient during the year. Women encompass more than half of patients. A significant proportion of our patient
population identifies as Latino/Hispanic (75%), trailed by Caucasian (12%), African American (6%), and Asian (3%).
6. Define the project as a new or continuing program. Has GRIC previously funded this project?
This is a continuing program. GRIC funded this project in 2017.
7. Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
Mission of Mercy has a clinic open every day in one of seven locations throughout Maricopa County:
•
Every Monday – Avondale Baptist Church, Avondale
•
1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month – Maryvale Church of the Nazarene, Maryvale
•
2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month – Black Family & Child Services, South Phoenix
•
Every Wednesday – North Phoenix Baptist Church, Phoenix
•
Every Thursday – Christ the King Community Center, Mesa
•
1st & 3rd Friday of the month – Chandler First Church of the Nazarene, Chandler
•
2nd & 4th Friday of the month – Murphy Education & Health Center, South Phoenix

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8. Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
Contributing to Mission of Mercy’s high quality of care are our community partners who provide medical and non-
medical services to our patients that supplement what we offer:
•
Albertsons Safeway: Provides free flu shot clinics and pharmacy resident support through their partnership with
Midwestern University College of Pharmacy.
•
American Heart Association: Provides free heart health education materials for patients.
•
Arizona Diabetes Foundation: A Certified Diabetes Educator from ADF works on-site to provide comprehensive
diabetes education to patients suffering from the condition.
•
Banner Health: Provides free radiology services to MOM patients.
•
Dignity Health: Refers patients without a medical home to MOM and provides free radiology, specialty services,
and financial support.
•
Esperanca: Provides bilingual patient education and health information in Spanish and English.
•
Estrella Mountain Community College: Provides volunteer certified bilingual medical interpreters.
•
Maricopa County Department of Public Health: Offers free immunizations and patient education materials.
•
Mayo Clinic: Assisted in the development of a patient survey to evaluate the effectiveness of our programming
and patient satisfaction but will also give us needed information about our patients’ unmet health-related social
needs.
•
Sonora Quest Laboratories: Provides free lab services to MOM patients, as well as financial support.
•
Southwest Human Development: Provides resources and information for early childhood programs.
•
St. Vincent de Paul Medical Clinic: Accepts referrals of patients for free specialty care such as rheumatology and
wound care for complications of diabetes.

In addition to partners throughout the community, Mission of Mercy has been fortunate to attract and retain highly-
skilled volunteers, without whom we would not be able to deliver high-quality primary care to our patients. In the 2018-
19 fiscal year, 252 volunteers donated more than 21,000 hours to caring for Mission of Mercy’s patients. We could not
accomplish all that we have without their hard work and dedication. The in-kind value of volunteer services accounts for
nearly half of our operating budget.
Volunteers serve our patients in a variety of ways:
•
Thirteen percent of our volunteers are physicians who treat our patients.
•
One-quarter – the largest proportion – of our volunteers are nurses.
•
Nearly 18% of volunteers are interpreters, helping patients and doctors/nurses communicate.
•
Other volunteers help with patient registration and scheduling, special events, pharmacy, patient education,
administration, and fundraising.
9. Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this project?
If we receive partial funding, the project will continue. Because Mission of Mercy does not charge patients for services,
we are completely reliant on contributed income to maintain the quality of care we provide. Fundraising is an ongoing
activity and we are grateful to each individual, foundation, corporation, municipality, and tribal nation that supports the
work we do, financially as well as through in-kind goods and services.

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10. Describe your plan for project financial 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.
Mission of Mercy earns no revenue from its services. We operate thanks to contributions from individual, foundation,
and corporate sources, which alone could not sustain us if it wasn’t for our dedicated medical staff and the 252
volunteers who dedicate themselves to this work year-round. Longstanding partnerships with our volunteers and
community health partners help strengthen the safety net for patients who have fallen through the cracks of our
healthcare system. We wouldn’t be able to provide them with the quality, comprehensive health care they need and
deserve without prominent partners such as Sonora Quest Laboratories, which provides all patient labs at no cost, or
Dignity Health and Banner Health who offer pro bono imaging services in addition to financial support.
11. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
Mission of Mercy expects to serve 3,400 patients in the 2020-21 fiscal year. One way we measure progress is to monitor
how often patients visit the clinic. In FY19, the average number of visits was 4.3, an increase of 0.2 from the prior year.
In combination with an increase in medications that were dispensed, we attribute this increase to our patients, who may
have had no access to health care prior to finding us and are making a concerted effort to manage and improve their
health. The increased visits and medication indicate they are committed to taking care of their complex health issues
that require a medical home where they can receive regular care.
Later this year, results from a newly implemented patient survey, which was developed in partnership with the Mayo
Clinic, will be available to evaluate the effectiveness of MOM’s programs and provide information about any unmet
needs experienced by patients. These results will enable MOM to cultivate new partnerships to help meet its patients’
diverse and complex needs, ultimately improving their quality of life.
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.
Desert Diamond Casinos sponsors our annual breakfast event:
•
2019 - $1,000
•
2018 - $1,000
•
2017 - $2,500
•
2016 - $2,500

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Project Budget
Budget Period: July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020
For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail page.

Proposed Budget Expense
(list each budget item)
Amount
requested from
GRIC
Amount
requested or
secured from
other sources
In Kind
contributions
Total Budget
1. Salaries and benefits
$70,000
$355,000
$780,000
$1,205,000
2. Contracted services
$0
$45,000
$0
$45,000
3. Medications and medical supplies
$30,000
$70,000
$275,000
$375,000
4. Lab/X-ray expenses
$0
$0
$250,000
$250,000
5. Other supplies & equipment
$0
$19,000
$0
$19,000
6. Licenses & Insurance
$0
$30,000
$0
$30,000
7. Marketing/Postage/Printing
$0
$50,000
$0
$50,000
8. Education & Training
$0
$5,000
$0
$5,000
9. Travel Expenses
$0
$7,700
$0
$7,700
10. Occupancy
$0
$19,000
$42,300
$61,300
11. Communications
$0
$20,000
$0
$20,000
12. Central Services
$0
$60,000
$0
$60,000
13. Miscellaneous
$0
$5,000
$0
$5,000
14. Click here to enter text.
$0
$0
$0
$0
15. Click here to enter text.
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total Budget
$100,000
$685,700
$1,347,300
$2,133,000

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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. Salary and benefits – Includes the medical staff as well as the value of the volunteers in medical and non-medical roles
during clinic hours.
2. Contracted services includes a Community Connections Coordinator and Communications Consultant
3. Medications and medical supplies – Includes all in-kind donations as well as what needs to be purchased to meet the
need.
4. Lab/x-ray – the in-kind value of these services provided by community partners.
5. Other supplies and equipment – Includes the non-medical supplies needed for clinic operations.
6. Licenses and Insurance – includes what is required to practice medicine
7. Marketing/postage/printing – Information for patients about upcoming education events or changes in services.
8. Education and training – Includes professional development for medical staff.
9. Travel expenses – Include the expenses of operating our two mobile medical units
10. Occupancy – Includes both in-kind and paid rent and utilites for our clinic locations.
11. Communications – Includes phone and internet services required at each clinic.
12. Central services – A fee for services provided by Mission of Mercy’s headquarters in Pennsylvania, such as human
resources, IT, and marketing that are not administered at the affiliate locations.
13. Miscellaneous – Any unanticipated expenses
14. Click here to enter text.
15. Click here to enter text.
Other explanation: Click here to enter text.

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Data Entry
Receipt
Evaluation
Review A Approval - Amount $ A Denial
Cover Sheet
Municipality Information
1. Date of Application: 2/10/2020 (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): Bill Gates
4. Mailing Address: 301 W. Jefferson Avenue, Suite 960
5. City: Phoenix
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85003
6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative:
Typed Name/Title: Milka Doom, Financial Business Analyst
Email Address: MC12PercentGamingGrant@maricopa.gov
Signature:
Applicant Information
7. Department/Organization Name: American Red Cross of Greater Phoenix
8. Is this a 501c non-profit Organization?
No
Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter
9. Application Contact Person: Barbara Carey Title: Grants Manager
10. Phone Number: 602-347-6508
11. Mailing Address: 4747 N. 22nd St., Suite 100
12. City: Phoenix
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85016
13. Email Address: Barbara.carey@redcross.org
Website Address: redcross.org/local/az-nm-el-paso
Project Information
14. Project Name: Delivering Hope: Blood Saves Lives
15. Purpose of Grant: We respectfully request your support to fund the purchase of five new Community
Emergency Vehicles to transport personnel and equipment to blood drives and to deliver life-saving blood
and blood products to hospitals and trauma centers, serving the state of Arizona.
16. Priority Funding Area
Healthcare
17. Annual amount requested
$150,000.00
18. Number of years that funding is
requested
One
19. Total amount requested (annual
amount x number of years)
$150,000.00
20. Has your organization received past
funding from GRIC? If yes, list each year
and amount
2015: $175,000
2017: $100,000
2019: $200,000
21. Geographic area served
State of Arizona

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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.
For over 100 years, the American Red Cross in Arizona proudly has delivered on our mission, helping people
prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Our Arizona Red Cross Chapters serve all 15 Arizona counties
and are part of the American Red Cross Arizona-New Mexico Region.
Services are provided in accordance with our mission: The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human
suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors,
furthering our vision to partner with the people of Arizona to develop and foster safer families, neighborhoods
and worksites … to promote a system of community self-sufficiency and compassionate response when
emergencies arise.
American Red Cross volunteers and employees are committed to improving the quality of human life and
enhancing self-reliance by providing disaster response and recovery, emergency family services, and
preparedness and safety training. During FY 2019, your Red Cross in Arizona provided vital services to
families and individuals in crisis while preparing our community members with life-saving skills. Our
accomplishments included:
•
Responded to 853 local disasters, of which approximately 95% involved home fires
•
Assisted 1,410 families / 3,966 individuals who suffered disaster incidents
•
Provided over $852,000 in direct financial assistance for food/groceries and clothing; emergency shelter and
rent; bedding and household items; and replacement of prescription drugs, eyeglasses, medical supplies and
health-related items
•
Installed 4,251 free smoke alarms, serving 5,352 individuals through the Home Fire Campaign
•
Trained 66,621 individuals in CPR, first aid, AED, Babysitting and Family Caregiving, Aquatics,
community disaster education and other life-saving classes
•
Offered Service to the Armed Forces assistance to over 40,000 service members and their families,
including outreach services and pre-deployment briefings, emergency message relays, casework services,
and financial aid casework management
•
Worked with the International Red Cross and Red Crescent societies to link families separated by armed
conflict, natural disaster or civil unrest in their home countries, and offered International Humanitarian Law
classes
•
Collected and distributed donations of over 66,000 units of blood through the Red Cross Arizona Blood
Services Region, a subdivision of the single largest supplier of blood in the US, operating 24/7
From mining towns to metropolitan areas, deserts to shining seas, nearly every second of every day, someone is
assisted by the American Red Cross. Every two seconds, someone in America needs blood. Every eight
minutes, the Red Cross responds to a disaster in the community. We are proud to uphold our pledge to the
American people: when the Red Cross is notified of a disaster, the Red Cross responds, 100% of the time.

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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 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.”
The Red Cross worked with Maricopa County in 2015, 2017 and 2019 for funding from the Gila River Indian
Community. Our Disaster Cycle Services staff work in partnership with county emergency services staff and
first responders throughout Arizona in the context of disaster relief operations.
3.
Describe the proposed project and your plan to implement.
The need for blood is constant, and there is no alternative. The Red Cross is our country’s leading provider of
blood and blood products, proudly providing about 40% of the nation’s blood supply to people when it is most
needed – for accident victims, mothers giving birth, patients battling cancer and many more.
But before this can happen, each unit of blood must traverse a complex journey, which is only possible with our
fleet of cars, SUVs, cargo vans and trucks – our Community Emergency Vehicles. While they seldom show up
in headlines, these vehicles are on the road every day, making our lifesaving work possible.
The timely delivery of blood can mean the difference between life and death for people facing critical
situations, such as men and women with very rare blood types. The Red Cross maintains a nationwide Rare
Donor Program and database. Recently the Arizona Red Cross received a request for a rare blood type known as
Knull or Ko. The patient needed to have units of this blood type available for an upcoming surgery, surgery
which could not even be contemplated without locating a source for the blood and having it on hand. There
were no units in the US, so the Red Cross Rare Donor Program contacted the ISBT International Rare Donor
Panel at the International Blood Group Reference Laboratory at the National Health Service in Bristol, UK. The
country that had donors registered was Japan. The physician, patient and FDA approved the importation of units
from Japan, and the Red Cross Blood Center in Osaka, Japan thawed two units of this very rare blood and
shipped them to Arizona, where a Red Cross Community Emergency Vehicle was waiting at the airport to
immediately transport the blood to the hospital. The end of the story was that the patient had her surgery,
received the units of blood, and has recovered – a happy ending that illustrates the many components of the
arm-to-arm journey of lifesaving blood.
To meet the constant demand for all types of blood, the American Red Cross must collect about 13,000 units
every day, and just as we saw above, our Community Emergency Vehicles are essential to this lifesaving work.
Collections: Every day, Red Cross Community Emergency Vehicles transport skilled staff, specialized
equipment and critical supplies to about 520 blood drives nationwide, enabling our generous donors to give at
convenient locations like workplaces, schools and community centers.
Processing: Community Emergency Vehicles then shepherd each unit of blood to a processing facility where it
undergoes rigorous testing, ensuring the safest blood products possible.

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Delivery: Our Community Emergency Vehicles play a vital role in delivering about 4.7 million units of blood
each year, securely transporting it from storage facilities to patients at hospitals and cancer-treatment centers.
Our vehicles are also essential to fulfilling rare blood and emergency requests, as seen above, when blood is
needed within several hours. Each year, the Red Cross responds to over 70,000 of these urgent requests.
The journey from blood donor to recipient is complex, but it’s worth it when lives are at stake. Without our
reliable Community Emergency Vehicles, this lifesaving work simply wouldn’t be possible.
4.
Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the
Gila River Indian Community.
Seen through the lens of the priority areas identified by the Gila River Indian Community, our request for
funding to support the purchase of five new Community Emergency Vehicles relates most directly to health
care.
Trusted, reliable and always ready, the Red Cross serves as a critical supplier of blood here in Arizona and for
the entire nation. This means that when hospitals and cancer treatment centers are in need, they know they can
turn to the Red Cross. For our children, parents, grandparents and friends, the Red Cross can mean the
difference between life and death.
5.
Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by
the project.
Just as your Red Cross serves the entire state of Arizona, our Community Emergency Vehicles are on our roads
and highways throughout the state. While activity in the larger population centers, in particular the greater
Phoenix area (including both Maricopa and Pinal counties) and Tucson (Pima county) accounts for a large
portion of our efforts, we are present throughout the state – of service to all 7.28 million Arizonans, anywhere in
the 113,998 square miles of this Grand Canyon state.
With an estimated lifespan of about eight years, five of our Community Emergency Vehicles are scheduled to
be retired this year. These aging vehicles require costly repairs and need replacing to make sure everyone gets
the lifesaving blood they need. When responding to one of life’s emergencies, every second counts. The sooner
we arrive, the faster people get help and begin to recover. Breaking down is just not acceptable when you’re
trying to reach patients in need.
Today, we are seeking your support to replenish and maintain our mission-critical fleet so that we can continue
to efficiently and effectively serve our communities. Specifically, we need to purchase two Dodge Grand
Caravans, which are used principally to transport staff, equipment and supplies to blood drives anywhere in the
state, and three Dodge ProMaster City Cargo Vans, which are used to deliver lifesaving blood and blood
products to hospitals, trauma centers and medical facilities. With greater fuel efficiency, the new vehicles create

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significant cost savings over their lifespan. Furthermore, maintenance costs for the new vehicles will also be
drastically reduced.
We hope you will join us in delivering the next era of lifesaving blood and blood products in Arizona. Your
generous support will ensure we can keep our promise to be there when help can’t wait. The Red Cross
Community Emergency Vehicles serve as visual reminders to our communities that the Red Cross is at work
maintaining the blood supply, delivering help and hope throughout the state. We would be honored to recognize
your generosity and, with your permission, would be proud to co-brand these vehicles with the seal of the Gila
River Indian Community.
6.
Define the project as a new or continuing program. Has GRIC previously funded this project?
This is a new project in the sense that it involves the purchase of new vehicles. However, Red Cross Blood
Services is an existing and continuing program here in Arizona.
7.
Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
We have designed this application on a one-year timeline, coinciding with our upcoming fiscal year (July 1,
2020 through June 30, 2021). This schedule is flexible. We anticipate the lifespan of the new Community
Emergency Vehicles to be approximately eight years.
8.
Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
We have not requested funding for these new Community Emergency Vehicles from any other funders. We do
partner with businesses, community organizations and churches in sponsoring blood drives, and we supply
blood throughout Arizona.
9.
Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this
project?
The cost of these five new Community Emergency Vehicles is $150,000 ($28,000 per vehicle plus $2,000 per
vehicle to help offset maintenance and fuel costs).
We, of course, are hopeful that you will be able to fund this request in its entirety. However, we would be able
to use a smaller number of vehicles and would need to seek other funding source(s) for the remainder.

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10. Describe your plan for project financial 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.
Humanitarian Services and Blood Services speak to the heart and soul of the American Red Cross nationwide
and here in Arizona, part of the core services of the Red Cross, and will require on-going funding. We will
continue to seek such funding through various corporate and foundation partners and United Way. The
American Red Cross is not a government agency. All Red Cross disaster assistance is free; our appeals to the
compassion and generosity of Arizona residents, foundations and businesses enable us to provide these vital
services and will be on-going.
11. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
We will be proud to share with you on a regular basis a detailed accounting of the activities associated with
“your” Community Emergency Vehicles: number of miles traveled, number of blood drives held, number of
donors served, number of units of blood collected. We would be honored to conduct blood drives at location(s)
of your choice on the Gila River Indian Community, including at your casinos, providing maximum visibility
and opportunities for visitors and residents to participate.
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.
The American Red Cross Greater Phoenix Chapter has received funding from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa
Indian Community in support of Disaster Cycle Services, most specifically helping to underwrite the direct
financial assistance provided to disaster clients in Maricopa County.
We have applied for funding from the Ft. McDowell Yavapai Nation in support of Humanitarian Services. That
application was not funded.
The American Red Cross Southern Arizona Chapter has received funding from the Pascua Yaqui Tribe in
support of Disaster Relief and Service to the Armed Forces. They applied for funding from the Tohono
O’odham Nation, but the application was not funded.

Proposed Budget Expense
(list each budget item)
Amount
requested from
GRIC
Amount
requested or
secured from
other sources
In Kind
contributions
Total Budget
1. Community Emergency
Vehicles: 2 Dodge Grand
Caravans ($28,000 per vehicle)
$56,000
$0
$0
$56,000
2. Community Emergency
Vehicles: 3 Dodge ProMaster
City Cargo Vans ($28,000 per
vehicle)
$84,000
$0
$0
$84,000
3. Partial support of fuel and
maintenance costs of the five
above vehicles ($2000/vehicle)
$10,000
$0
$0
$10,000
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$0
$0
$0
$0
5. Click here to enter text.
$0
$0
$0
$0
6. Click here to enter text.
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the dollar figure and how it was derived.
1. The budget, as entered above, represents the actual costs associated with the purchase of the Community
Emergency Vehicles and partial funding of maintenance and fuel costs. Please note – should you have any
questions or need additional information on anything concerning our application, please do not hesitate to
contact us.
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15. Purpose of Grant: To provide support for the ASU Law’s Post-Conviction Clinic
16. Priority Funding Area
Public Safety
17. Annual amount requested
$100,000
18. Number of years that funding is requested
3
19. Total amount requested (annual amount x
number of years)
$300,000
20. Has your organization received past funding
from GRIC? If yes, list each year and amount
The College of Law has not previously received GRIC funding
21. Geographic area served
State of Arizona

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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.
Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University’s Post-Conviction Clinic opened in 2009 with
a grant from the National Institute of Justice, which had been awarded to the nonprofit Arizona Justice
Project. Since its inception, nearly 100 ASU law students have been enrolled and countless ASU law students
and lawyer volunteers have been associated with the Clinic. The Clinic has reviewed numerous cases, has
engaged in direct representation and has partnered with other community organizations in other cases as it
is needed to best serve the Clinic’s clients. The cases range from claims of wrongful conviction, cases where a
miscarriage of justice has occurred, cases involving juvenile offenders sentenced to life in prison and cases of
terminally ill or incapacitated prisoners seeking release from incarceration and/or treatment. As a state with
the fourth largest prison population in the country, this Clinic is important so the University can continue to
serve the communites in which ASU is embedded.
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 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.”
While Arizona State University (ASU) is not a 501c organization, the university is a tax-exempt institution per
26 U.S.C. 115 and can be a grantee whose awards can be claimed by sponsors in the same manner as if the
university were a 501(c)(3). ASU is not a state governmental agency, but is a public institution of higher
education located in Maricopa county. ASU is the largest public university in the United States—with four
campuses within Maricopa County (Tempe, West, Polytechnic, and Downtown). ASU is redefining the culture
of twenty-first-century universities, moving away from disparate, discipline-defined departments to
integrated, transdisciplinary colleges and schools that emphasize collaboration, outreach, and sustainability.
The Clinic takes cases from all jurisdictions in Arizona; however, the majority of cases reviewed by the Clinic
are from Maricopa County.
3. Describe the proposed project and your plan to implement.

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Our proposal will allow the Post-Conviction Clinic to continue operating over the next three years by
supporting approximately half of the salary of the director, allowing us to fund an additional legal support
and broaden the opportunity for students to engage in the Clinic. All of these items will allow us to take on
more clients.
4. Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the Gila River
Indian Community.
The Post-Conviction Clinic fits into the public safety area as it involves both fundamental and nuanced
aspects of criminal law and criminal procedure – one that is becoming increasingly vital as 2,557 nationwide
have been exonerated through DNA testing or other means. The Post-Conviction Clinic has been successful in
a number of cases over the years including a case involving a victim of battered women’s syndrome and a
man considered one of Arizona’s Old Code Lifers who was granted parole after serving more than 40 years in
prison. The latter case involved cooperation and support from the Pima County Attorney’s Conviction
Integrity Unit. In addition, under a 2008 NIJ Grant, Clinic students worked with the Arizona Justice Project to
exonerate a man convicted of rape by DNA testing and assisted a man who was serving a 50-year sentence
for selling $20 worth of crack cocaine to undercover officers. In addition to wrongful convictions, the Clinic
has increasingly been involved in cases of manifest injustice including excessive sentences, juvenile offenders
sentenced to life in prison, compassionate release, parole and clemency. Clinic attorneys have engaged in
state-wide strategic litigation efforts with other community partners dedicated to the criminal justice issues
as mentioned above. In addition to the impact of this work on the community, through the Post-Conviction
Clinic, we are able to educate law students who learn and apply critical fact investigation techniques that are
applicable regardless of the field in which the student decides to practice. Students working on post-
conviction cases also get the benefit of seeing the lifetime of a case from commission to arrest to
arraignment and throughout post-conviction proceedings. This unique perspective gives students the ability
to analyze the investigative and lawyering approaches through the trial and appellate processes. Clinic
students have the opportunity to draft petitions for DNA testing, post-conviction relief, clemency and parole.
Research associated with these petitions may include advances in science, eyewitness misidentification, the
duty of prosecuters to turn over exculpatory evidence and ineffective assistance of counsel. Students gain
practical experience reviewing actual cases. Clinic students are also continuously exposed to various
agencies, lawyers and other practitioners throughout their clinical experience and these networking
opportunities help play a role in student post-graduation employment. All of the Clinic’s clients are indigent
and cannot afford to hire an attorney on their own. All Clinic work is done on a pro bono basis.

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5. Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by the
project.
The Clinic will work to: (1) correct and prevent wrongful convictions which will include conducting DNA
testing in old cases where DNA testing was never done or where older technology was used, (2) represent
terminally ill or incapacitated prisoners to receive treatment and/or a compassionate release from
incarceration, (3) represent juvenile offenders sentenced to life in prison in court proceedings and before the
Arizona Board of Executive Clemency, and (3) review cases where claims of manifest injustice are made and
represent individuals when possible. The Clinic also works with current clients on creating re-entry plans and
assists in the re-entry. Most re-entry work is done in conjunction with the Arizona Justice Project’s re-entry
team which includes students from the ASU School of Social Work.

The target population is indigent prisoners in the State of Arizona’s Department of Corrections. The Clinic is
open to reviewing cases from any jurisdiction within the State of Arizona and is also open to looking at a wide
range of legal issues. Historically, the Clinic has worked with clients from Mohave County, Maricopa County,
Pima County, Pinal County, Cochise County, and the Navajo Indian Reservation. The Clinic has worked with
Clients from the Muscogee Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation, Navajo Nation, Pascua Yaqui Tribe, and Tohono
O’odham Nation.

This project would strive to serve approximately 25 clients per year, totaling approximately 75 people in
three years. This does not include the individuals who support our clients, including family members, friends,
clergy and more.
6. Define the project as a new or continuing program. Has GRIC previously funded this project?
This is a continuing program that has had many successes already and continues to attract interest from
current students at ASU Law. The project has not been funded by GRIC.
7. Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
The project period would be from November 1, 2020 through October 31, 2023. From the start of this
project, the Clinic would continue to represent current clients in court proceedings, before the Arizona Board
of Executive Clemency, and through advocacy for medical treatment within the Arizona Department of
Corrections. The Clinic would also continue to work with the Arizona Justice Project on a state-wide review

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of criminal cases where hair microscopy was used to convict. The Clinic currently has 17 clients; this does not
include the number of cases being reviewed as part of the state-wide hair microscopy review. With this
additional funding, the Clinic would conduct intake on additional cases which are generally referred by the
Arizona Justice Project or come from other lawyers across the State or family members of someone
incarcerated seeking help. The Clinic would determine how many additional cases it could take, depending
on capacity of Clinic staff and student enrollment. However, the Clinic would strive to assist at least 25 new
individuals each year with this funding. Because each case is different procedurally and factually, the timeline
will depend on the complexity of the case and the type of issue(s) being addressed; however, below is a
flexible timeline.

November 1, 2020 – April 30, 2021: Continue to work with current students in the representation of current
clients. Conduct intake on new cases.

May 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021: Continue to work with current clients if the cases are still active, assign
new cases to Spring 2022 Clinic students and begin to investigate and/or litigate those cases – or represent
individuals before the Arizona Board of Executive Clemency in both clemency and parole cases.

January 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022: Work with Clinic students in the investigation of new cases, explore legal
issues and option as far as representation.

July 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022: Begin representation in cases determined to have a valid legal issue.

January 1, 2023 – October 31, 2023: Continue representation in current cases.

Through the entirety of this grant program, we would be open to taking new cases if referred to us, we will
continue to work with formerly incarcerated clients on their re-entry into the community, and we will
continue to engage with the community.
8. Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
Arizona Justice Project and the Post-Conviction Clinic have partnered on three grants from the National
Institute of Justice over the course of ten years.
2008-2013: Post-Conviction DNA Testing Grant

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2015-2017: Post- Conviction DNA Testing Grant
2018-2020: Hair Microscopy Review and DNA Testing Grant
Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence Grants are extremely competitive and we are fortunate to have
received three.

9. Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this project?
Yes, partial funding would allow the Post-Conviction Clinic to continue to serve the community for a recuded
scope.
10. Describe your plan for project financial 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.
As mentioned above, we have been supported by federal grants for this program in the past and will
continue to pursue those opportunities. We are also engaged in discussions with individuals interested in
supporting this work through private funding opportunities.
11. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
The Clinic uses a case and time management database called CLIO. All current clients have a profile in CLIO
and reports can be generated on these cases. With this program, the Clinic would continue to use CLIO and
would also track results and progress through case memoranda and Excel.

Clinic Director, Katherine Puzauskas, will be in charge of managing CLIO, tracking case progress, hours spent
on various projects, and results in cases. This information will be shared with the grantor as needed.
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.
The Post-Conviction Clinic has not received funding from any other tribes in the past five years.

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Project Budget
Budget Period: 11/1/2020 – 10/31/2023
For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail page.

Proposed Budget Expense
(list each budget item)
Amount
requested from
GRIC
Amount
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other sources
In Kind
contributions
Total Budget
1. Salary: Program Director, Katie
Puzauskas
$139,091

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2. Fringe Benefits: Staff Rate
$54,198
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3. Travel: Local Mileage
$135
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$135
4. Supplies: Clinic Supplies
$1,500
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$1,500
5. Other: Case Records
$6,000
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$6,000
6. Other: DNA Testing Fees
$9,000
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$9,000
7. Consultant: Legal Support
$78,826
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$78,826
8. Consultants: Private Investigators
$11,250
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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. Project Director, Attorney Katherine (“Katie”) Puzauskas will dedicate 50% of her time to supervising the law students
in the Clinic and managing the cases identified as part of this grant program. Katie became the Supervising Legal Clinic
Attorney for the Post-Conviction Clinic at ASU in January of 2015 after working at the nonprofit Arizona Justice Project
assisting in the identification and litigation of post-conviction cases involving wrongful conviction or a manifest injustice.
Katie was the Executive Director of the AJP for more than two years, and has more than 11 years of experience in this
area of law. As a lawyer for the AJP and with the PCC, Katie has supervised numerous law students in the investigation of
post-conviction cases. Requested effort is based on an annual salary on $90,000 with a cost of living increase in year 2
and 3.
2. Fringe Benefits: Employee Related Expenses (ERE)/Fringe benefits are applied in proportion to effort on each project,
and are based on current rates negotiated with the Department of Health and Human Services projected include
escalation in each non-current fiscal year, and are dependent on employment class. The employment class rates are
projected as follows for the project duration: FY2021 37.80%, FY2022 38.93%, FY40.10%
3. Travel: Local Mileage reimbursement is requested for 10 trips each year to meet with clients . Each year is estimated
to have 100 miles , reimbursed at $0.445 a mile. Mileage reimbursement rates are based on ASU travel policy which sets
rates equal to or lower than those set federally. Travel is requested for the purpose of sending PI and team members to
the prisons where applicants are incarcerated, for interviews.
4. Supplies: General supplies ($500 per year) are requested in each year to cover general supplies for this legal case
intensive project. Such supplies include legal case file folders, envelopes, and labels.
5. Other: Case record costs ($2000 per year) are requested in each year at to purchase case records such as police
reports, lab reports, evidence logs, transcripts, or other documents necessary to review the case. Costs are estimated
based on $0.50 per page or $28 for a disc (if available), the rate currently charged by the clerk of the court, law
enforcement agency, or crime lab.
6. Other: DNA testing costs ($3,000 per year) are requested for cases that may need DNA testing in a private lab.
Examples of private testing costs are STR testing per sample = $1,200 STR testing per sample = $1,200 Y-STR testing per
sample = $3,200 mtDNA testing per sample = $5,600. The project plans to maximize the ability to have DNA testing by
using state labs whenever possible, which would be available without a cost to the project.

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7. Consultant: Additional Legal Support is needed to assist in case review, litigation, and supervision of ASU Law students
enrolled in the Clinic. It is estimated that a consultant would spend approximately 10 hours per week on this project at a
rate of approximately $101 per hour, which is greatly reduced from standard hourly rates for attorneys.
8. Consultants: Contract Private Investigators are needed to assist with investigating cases being reviewed by the clinic.
Costs are estimated at $3,750 per year, which would be 50 hours of PI time per year at $75.00 per hour.
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Cover Sheet
Municipality Information
1. Date of Application: 2/13/2020 (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): Clint Hickman
4. Mailing Address: 301 W Jefferson, 9th Floor
5. City: Phoenix
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85003
6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative:
Typed Name/Title: Milka Doom, Financial Business Analyst
Email Address: MC12PercentGamingGrant@maricopa.gov
Signature:
Applicant Information
7. Department/Organization Name: HonorHealth Foundation
8. Is this a 501c non-profit Organization?
No
Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter
9. Application Contact Person: Carole Berwald Title: VP Grants & Contracts
10. Phone Number: 480-587-5011
11. Mailing Address: 8125 N Hayden Road
12. City: Scottsdale
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85258
13. Email Address: carole.berwald@honorhealth.com
Website Address: www.honorhealth.com
Project Information
14. Project Name: Forensic Nurse Examiners Training Program
15. Purpose of Grant: To provide hands-on clinical competencies training to Forensic Nurse Examiners
16. Priority Funding Area
Healthcare
17. Annual amount requested
$27,200.00
18. Number of years that funding is requested
One
19. Total amount requested (annual amount x
number of years)
$27,200.00
20. Has your organization received past funding
from GRIC? If yes, list each year and amount
$20,070 in 2018
21. Geographic area served
Maricopa County

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HonorHealth’s Forensic Nurses are certified sexual assault nurse examiners (SANE) and are highly trained to provide
comprehensive medical forensic exams to patients. HonorHealth’s Forensic Nurses are unbiased medical professionals
whose primary focus is compassionate care while conducting a thorough medical forensic exam. They are experienced
in caring for patients who have experienced trauma and identifying and documenting injuries that may not be apparent
to health care providers who have not received this specialized SANE training. The goal of HonorHealth’s Forensic Nurse
Examiners program is to respond to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence strangulation in one hour, 24/7,
anywhere in Maricopa County. The program also provides out-of-contract exams at no charge when needed, including
cases from Gila River Indian Community and some rural and isolated communities. Patients in need are never turned
away.
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 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.”

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The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office contracts with the HonorHealth Forensic Nurse Examiners Program to
provide medical forensic examinations for sexual assault and domestic violence strangulation county-wide. Program
services are located in six Maricopa County Family Advocacy Centers in Glendale, Goodyear, Phoenix, Scottsdale,
Chandler and Mesa. In addition, the program serves Prescott Valley at the Yavapai Family Advocacy Center.
Program space, including exam rooms, is provided by these cities free of charge.
Patients often arrive at the Family Advocacy Centers in a traumatized state accompanied by municipal or tribal
police. Best practices for medical forensic exams specify that every effort be made to facilitate treatment and
evidence collection, but patients are not required to participate in the criminal justice system or cooperate with law
enforcement to receive an exam. While the environment at the Family Advocacy Centers is specifically designed to
optimize compassionate care, HonorHealth Forensic Nurse Examiners will also see patients at hospitals, police
stations, and other licensed care facilities in the community.
HonorHealth was awarded a Victims of Crime Assistance (VOCA) grant from the Arizona Department of Public Safety
to add a full-time Victim Advocate position to the Forensic Nurse Examiners team. The Victim Advocate provides
non-clinical care, linking patients with needed services in the community to promote their continued safety, health,
healing, and overall well-being. HonorHealth staff contribute and serve as chairpersons on committees such as the
Phoenix Police Department Sexual Assault Kit Workgroup, Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Sexual Assault
Protocol, and Maricopa Associations of Government’s Vulnerable Adult Protocol helping to write protocols, set
standards of care, and improve overall outcomes for victims of crime. HonorHealth values these collaborative
partnerships to better serve the community. The Forensic Nurse Examiners Program works with both local,
statewide, and national partners. In 2016 HonorHealth partnered with Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic
Violence (ACESDV) to offer a 40-hour training for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners. This effort was intended to
expand the number of nurses in Arizona who are trained to perform medical forensic examinations. The specialized
nurses are in high demand as some areas of the state are underserved and may not have a SANE (Sexual Assault
Nurse Examiner) qualified nurse available at all. It is estimated that less than half of Arizona’s practicing forensic
nurse examiners are SANE certified. The program also recently established a preceptorship program in which
forensic nursing programs can send forensic nurses to learn and train alongside HonorHealth’s forensic nurses, and
gain the skills needed to practice in their communities.
3. Describe the proposed project and your plan to implement.
The proposed project will develop and implement a clinical competency training offered free of charge to practicing
forensic nurse examiners to provide access to hands-on training focused on new state-specific standards. Driven by
changes in national protocols and established best practices, the Governor of Arizona established a Sexual Assault Task
Force in 2015 to update standards of care for victims of sexual assault across all disciplines. In 2016, Arizona issued new
standards of care which included significant protocol updates to meet national standards and changes to the
Department of Pubic Safety’s sexual assault evidence kit which must be completed by forensic nurse examiners for
processing by the Maricopa County Crime Lab.
As even experienced nurses often have questions about the updates to the protocol, those practicing in rural areas may
not be entirely familiar or comfortable with the changes in the process as the often do not see as many patients.

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To address this issue, and to provide the highest quality of care for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence
strangulation in the community, HonorHealth’s Forensic Nurse Examiners program will develop and implement a clinical
competency training offered free of charge to practicing forensic nurse examiners. The seven-hour training, offered at
the Military Partnership Training Center on the HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center campus, will provide
hands-on experience with Gynecological Teaching Associates (GTAs), who are trained and certified to be live model
patients. The training will be specific to the updated Arizona standards and include the following:
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Injury identification and photo documentation
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Head to toe exam – including complete gynecological exam and evidence collection
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History taking – medical documentation and plan of care
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Evidence kit – preparing the kit for crime lab investigators and ensuring chain of custody
The training will be offered four times over the course of a year and can accommodate 16 nurses per session. The
seven-hour training will provide six hours of continuing education units (CEU) to assist SANE forensic nurses in
maintaining their certification. These continuing education units are difficult for SANE nurses to obtain locally. The 64
nurses receiving this training will go on to serve thousands of patients who experience sexual assault and domestic
violence strangulation in Maricopa County and beyond.
Currently, there are 100 forensic nurse examiners in Arizona who are active members of the International Association of
Forensic Nurses (IAFN) community. The majority are located in the greater Maricopa County area. The program will
reach out to these nurses individually with invitations to the training.
This clinical competency training is a first step in realizing the long-term vision of establishing an HonorHealth Center of
Forensic Nursing Excellence which will provide access to high quality clinical skills training that is specific to Arizona and
accessible locally. Currently, forensic nurse examiners must leave the state for this training or to become SANE certified.
Funding from Gila River Indian Community will be used to pioneer this effort free of charge for our local forensic nurse
examiners to address their immediate training needs and ensure a gold standard for future trainings.
As a medical forensic exam can take 90 minutes or more, the patient’s comfort is of paramount importance. A sensitive,
experienced, and competent forensic nurse examiner can ensure that patients who have experienced sexual assault and
domestic violence strangulation are not further traumatized or re-traumatized by the health care system.
4. Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the Gila River
Indian Community.
The proposed project satisfies the interest of Gila River Indian Community in healthcare as the HonorHealth
Forensic Nurse Examiners Training Program can train additional forensic nursing providers to safeguard those
in our community who experience sexual assault and domestic violence strangulation. The project also
addresses the interest of public safety as forensic nurse examiners work collaboratively with law
enforcement to care for patients who are victims of crime and ensure the crime lab receives the standardized
evidence kits in a consistent manner as required by the criminal justice system.

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5. Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by the
project.
According to Arizona Department of Public Safety, Crime in Arizona 2018, approximately nine rapes were reported to
Arizona law enforcement agencies every 24 hours during 2018. The number of rapes reported in 2018 totaled 3,201 –
an increase of 3.5% compared to 2017. However, we know that sexual assaults are sadly under-reported and patients
receiving medical forensic exams are not required to report.

Intimate partner violence is experienced by one in four women in their lifetime (National Intimate Partner and Sexual
Violence Survey, United States, 2011), and 68% of these women will experience near-fatal strangulation by their partner
(Taliaferro et al (2009) Strangulation in Intimate Partner Violence).

The State of Arizona has recently updated standards and protocols for medical forensic exams and evidence collection
for victims of sexual assault. The standards for domestic violence strangulation are now incorporated into these new
protocols, as well. Many forensic nurse examiners have questions about these changes and the new evidence kit
processing requirements. As leaders in the forensic nurse examiners community, we know there are differences and
gaps in service between guidelines and practice in the field. We also know there are many nurses in rural communities
who perform only a small number of medical forensic exams each year and who may not be entirely confident in their
clinical competency. These nurses can struggle to care for physically and emotionally traumatized patients who have just
been sexually assaulted – all while collecting evidence at the same time. This can be especially difficult when the victim
is a child or adolescent. We are aware of several fledgling programs that are striving to better serve their communities
by addressing the shortage of trained forensic nurse examiners, including Gila River Indian Community. Although the
majority of forensic nurses are located in Maricopa County, we have also received training requests from nurses in Lake
Havasu, Tucson, Flagstaff, and Polacca. These dedicated nurses will be well-served through access to local state-focused
hands-on clinical competency training that will increase their competencies and reduce the distress caused by
inexperience.
We anticipate offering the training four times to groups of 16 nurses. Overall, up to 64 nurses will be trained. These
nurses can return to their communities and teach other nurses. Moreover, they will go on to serve at least 3,000 victims
of sexual assault and domestic violence strangulation each year – crimes that result in significant physical trauma,
anguish, and suffering of victims. These patients deserve a competent and compassionate medical forensic examination
that is delivered correctly in a sensitive, dignified, and trauma-informed manner.
6. Define the project as a new or continuing program. Has GRIC previously funded this project?
The proposed forensic nurse examiners clinical competency training is a new program. GRIC has not previously funded
this project. However, GRIC very generously funded equipment purchases in 2018 for the HonorHealth Forensic Nurse
Examiners program. HonorHealth is grateful for this support and has identified training as a more pressing need this
year.
7. Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.

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The following timeline is flexible:
Oct – Nov 2020
Curriculum development (in-kind)
Dec 2021

Marketing and outreach to Forensic Nurse Examiners
Feb 2021

Conduct first clinical competency training
April 2021

Conduct second clinical competency training
June 2021

Conduct third clinical competency training
Aug 2021

Conduct fourth clinical competency training
Sept 2021

Summarize project outcomes and report to Gila River Indian Community
8. Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
HonorHealth’s Military Partnership program is offering their training facility at no charge to the Forensic Nursing
Program to conduct the training. The training facility is located on the HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center
campus. The facility can provide the privacy and security necessary for a hands-on training of this kind.
9. Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this project?
Yes. If partial funding was received, the program would operate as detailed in this proposal. However, the trainings
would be scaled back proportionately, and fewer forensic nurse examiners would have the opportunity to access free
clinical competency training locally.
10. Describe your plan for project financial 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.
The long-term goal of the project is to offer this clinical competency training as part of an HonorHealth Center for
Forensic Nursing Excellence. As the training can be offered for continuing education units (CEU), it is possible to charge
participants in the future to cover the cost of the training. However, HonorHealth would like to establish this initial
training in its pilot stage without charge to participants. HonorHealth Foundation has been successful in supporting the
Forensic Nurse Examiners program through philanthropy. Currently, the cost of a Forensic Nurse Educator is funded by
philanthropy. This position is supporting the development of the training curriculum.
11. Describe your plan to document progress and results.

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As a requirement for CEU credit, the training will be evaluated in a written survey distributed to participants at the
conclusion of the training. The survey will measure participant ratings for overall quality and usefulness of the
training, knowledge and effectiveness of the trainers, training facilities, training content, and their plans to
incorporate what they have learned into practice. Participant feedback and lessons learned from evaluation of
these initial four free trainings will be incorporated into the training curriculum after each session.
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.
There have been no other applications to and/or awards made by a tribe other than GRIC for state shared revenues
for this and any other project for the past five years. In 2018, GRIC funded a grant in the amount of $20,070 for
purchase of new exam beds, exam bed covers, and other medical equipment for the HonorHealth Forensic Nurse
Examiners program. We are most grateful for this support as these equipment purchases have been put to good use
to better serve the needs of our patients.
HonorHealth Foundation is currently working towards an invitation to apply to Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian
Community for either the HonorHealth Military Partnership, Forensic Nurse Examiners Program, or Desert Mission
Food Bank.
Thank you for considering this request to Gila River Indian Community to support our forensic nurse examiners who
are on the front line of treating those vulnerable patients who have experienced sexual assault and domestic
violence strangulation.

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Project Budget
Budget Period: October 1, 2020 – September 30, 2021
For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail page.

Proposed Budget Expense
(list each budget item)
Amount
requested from
GRIC
Amount
requested or
secured from
other sources
In Kind
contributions
Total Budget
1. Forensic Nurse Educator
$0
$0
$1,596.00
$ 1,596.00
2. Gynecological Teaching Associates
(GTAs)
$19,200.00
$0
$0
$19,200.00
3. Training Space
$0
$0
$4,000.00
$ 4,000.00
4. Medical Supplies
$ 1,280.00
$0
$0
$ 1,280.00
5. Forensic Nurses (Trainers)
$ 5,376.00
$0
$0
$ 5,376.00
6. ERE @ 25%
$ 1,344.00
$0
$ 399.00
$ 1,743.00
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$0
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$0
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$0
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$0
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$ 27,200.00
$0
$ 5,995.00
$33,195.00

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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. Forensic Nurse Educator 40 hrs @ 39.90 hr to develop curriculum and revise to incorporate feedback from participant
evaluations (in-kind).
2. Gynecological Teaching Associates (GTAs) @ 4 per training @ $150 hr X 8 hrs = $4,800 per training. Total for 4 traiings
= $19,200. GTAs are paid for 6 hour trainings, plus one hour lunch, plus one-half hour preparation, and one half-hour
evaluation (total 8 hours per training).
3. Training space (4 classrooms) at the HonorHealth Military Partnership is offered in-kind at a 50% discount. $250 hr x 8
hrs = $2000. 4 trainings X $2000 = $8000 X 50% discount = $000. Currently, the Military Partnership Training Space is
rented to the public at $250 hr (in-kind).
4. Medical Supplies include sterile supplies for use on GTAs including foley catheters, speculums, and saline at $20 for
each training participant 16 participants X $20 = $320 X 4 trainings = $1280.
5. Forensic Nurse Trainers 4 per training X 8 hrs X $42 hr = $1344 X 4 traings = $5,376. One experienced HonorHealth
Forensic Nurse Examiner will provide training at each of the four training stations (injury identification and
documentation, head to toe exam including gynecological examination, history taking and plan of care, and evidence kit
preparation and chain of custody)
6. Employee related expenses @ 25% for paid staff. Forensic Nurse Educator @ $1,596 x .25 = $399 (in-kind). Forensic
Nurses (Trainers) at $5376 X .25 = $1344.
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Data Entry
Receipt
Evaluation
Review  Approval - Amount $  Denial

Cover Sheet
Municipality Information
1. Date of Application: 2/11/2020 (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): Clint Hickman
4. Mailing Address: 301 West Jefferson Street
5. City: Phoenix
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85003
6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative:
Typed Name/Title: Milka Doom
Email Address: mc12percentgaminggrant@mail.maricopa.gov
Signature:
Applicant Information
7. Department/Organization Name: Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts
8. Is this a 501c non-profit Organization?
No
Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter
9. Application Contact Person: Stephanie Fornoff Title: Director of Marketing & Box Office Operations
10. Phone Number: 928-684-6624
11. Mailing Address: 2001 West Wickenburg Way, Suite 3
12. City: Wickenburg
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85390
13. Email Address: sfornoff@dewpac.org
Website Address: dewpac.org
Project Information
14. Project Name: Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts Three-Year Digital Marketing Plan
15. Purpose of Grant: To expand digital marketing footprint to engage more Arizonans in the arts.
16. Priority Funding Area
Economic Development
17. Annual amount requested
$20,000
18. Number of years that funding is requested
3 years
19. Total amount requested (annual amount x
number of years)
$60,000
20. Has your organization received past
funding from GRIC? If yes, list each year and
amount
No
21. Geographic area served
Wickenburg and surrounding rural communities; West Valley of
Phoenix including, but not limited to: Sun City West, Surprise, Sun
City, Glendale, Peoria, Litchfield Park, Buckeye, Avondale

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The Webb Center opened with its inaugural season in 2001 offering professional public performances and educational
“Arts for Kids” events including free, student performances and in-classroom workshops. “Camp Imagination” was
created in 2003 allowing first through twelfth grade students an opportunity to explore all genres of the arts
(performing, technical theatre, visual art as well as culinary arts and investigative science). During the month of June, the
two, two-week summer arts camps foster creativity, engage students in stretching their imaginations and encourage the
exploration of personal talents. In 2007, the organization began offering “Art. Works.” after school arts classes. During
the fall of 2009, the Webb Center further expanded its body of work by implementing the innovative “Made in
Wickenburg” artist residency program. An artistic company spends two weeks living at a Wickenburg guest ranch while
developing a new work. The artists offer open rehearsals to educate the general public on their art form and the creative
process. In culmination of the residency, many companies premiere the new piece on the Webb Center's stage and then
tour it nationally.

Since its inaugural season the Webb Center has presented over 1,600 public performances, community events and
educational outreach activities; entertaining and educating approximately 424,000 audience members. The theatre
continually expands its capacity to present diverse, high quality professional musicians, actors, and dancers with support
from corporate, foundation, individual, state and federal funding sources. Adding to the Webb Center's success is its
seasoned staff, who challenge themselves by raising the bar of artistic selection and production quality and the
increasing number of loyal patrons who promote the venue's reputation.

The goal of the Webb Center is to provide artistically and culturally diverse music, dance and theatre to broaden and
deepen the performance experiences of patrons. As a result of the Webb Center’s equitable and inclusive body of work
the organization expects to: build audience capacity with greater attendance by diverse patrons (geographically, socio-
economically and generationally); engender trust in the quality of artists presented; offer opportunities for deeper
engagement with the artists and art genres; and increase the theatre’s visibility in Phoenix’s West Valley.
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 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.”

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The Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts is one of the recipients of the Town of Wickenburg’s Bed Tax. Revenues
generated throughout the year from a Bed-Tax charged to visitors staying at local hotels is distributed to the Webb
Center, Desert Caballeros Western Museum and Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce with the express understanding
that the funding will pay for advertising outside of the community. Over the past fifteen years, the Town of Wickenburg
has contributed over $203,000 to the Webb Center’s marketing budget. As the Wickenburg economy improves, the
amount of money generated and distributed through the B Tax increases reflectively. During Fiscal Year 2019, the Town
of Wickenburg contributed its greatest amount to-date, $31,797, to the Webb Center’s marketing budget.

The Webb Center attracts approximately 63% of its audience from outside of Wickenburg annually. Based on the most
recent “Arts & Economic Prosperity 5” study conducted by the Americans for the Arts, an “out-of-town” arts patron
generally spends $23.32 in addition to their tickets when attending an event in the West Valley of Phoenix. Based on the
Webb Center’s 2018-2019 Season audience numbers, 8,810 non-residents attended Webb Center events spending an
estimated $205,443 in additional monies at Wickenburg hotels, shops and restaurants. The Town of Wickenburg realizes
the significant return on investment generated by the Webb Center theatre and the stimulus arts tourism offers the
local economy.

The Town of Wickenburg does not currently have a procedure in place to accept funds from the Gila River Indian
Community on the Webb Center’s behalf. The Town Manager recommended that the Webb Center should utilize
Maricopa County’s established process.
3. Describe the proposed project and your plan to implement.
The Webb Center recently engaged Tempe-based company Genius Monkey to manage its digital marketing campaigns.
During the first year of implementation, September 2018 through March 2019, the Webb Center’s ten event specific
campaigns generated over 9,976,531 impressions to a targeted online audience. At the beginning of the marketing plan,
Genius Monkey generated a 26% conversion rate. As people were continually exposed to the digital ads that number
grew to a 59% conversion rate by March. That statistic means that 59% of people visiting the Webb Center’s website,
dewpac.org, were there exploring the pages as a direct result of seeing a digital ad served by Genius Monkey. The Webb
Center invested $18,000, or 33% of its marketing budget, in digital marketing and realized $21,370 in ticket sales as a
result. This method of advertising offers a significant return on investment, broadens and diversifies the reach of the
theatre and is effective in attracting new audience members to the venue. This year, a similar budget has been allocated
and the Webb Center is realizing comparable results. However, to really cultivate and grow new audience members the
Webb Center would like to double the budget allotted to its digital advertising plan.

The Webb Center is requesting $20,000 in funding from the Gila River Indian Community for the next three years, for a
total of $60,000. This financial support will double the digital advertising budget, which will remain a key component of
the larger comprehensive marketing plan that includes print, television and radio media strategies. The advertisements
will run annually from when tickets are available to the public in October through the last event of the season in March.
The increased budget allocation will allow the Webb Center to run multiple digital ad campaigns simultaneously,
broaden the geographic area where the digital ads are served, and effectively introduce new audience members to the
Webb Center. These promotional efforts will result in increased event attendance, which in turn will ensure the
theatre’s future sustainability and further stimulate the arts tourism component of Wickenburg’s growing economy.

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4. Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the Gila River
Indian Community.
The Webb Center is requesting financial support from the Gila River Indian Community that will double the digital ad
marketing budget for the next three years. The increased budget will allow the Webb Center to effectively reach more
potential audience members, introduce them to Wickenburg as a cultural arts destination, and engage them in the live,
performing arts. Their patronage at the Webb Center as well as local shops, restaurants and hotels will positively impact
Wickenburg’s economic development.
5. Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by the
project.
The Webb Center will be entering its 20th presenting season in the fall of 2020. Due to the theatre’s limited marketing
budget and rural location, people who live in Phoenix’s West Valley are either unaware of or are just discovering the
venue. The project will help build awareness of the venue and its programming that serves the residents of Wickenburg
and its surrounding rural communities in addition to towns located in the West Valley of Phoenix including, but not
limited to, Sun City West, Surprise, Sun City, Glendale, Peoria, Litchfield Park, Buckeye, and Avondale. The Webb
Center’s digital ads, served through Genius Monkey, currently receive approximately 10 million views/impressions each
season. The project will essentially double this number and create over 20 million digital ad views/impressions during
the October through March time frame.

The theatre attracts approximately 1,200 new patrons annually. With grant support from the Gila River Indian Community,
the Webb Center expects to increase the number of new patrons by 10% in the first grant year, 2020-2021 Season, with a
goal of reaching 15% by the final grant year, 2022-2023. The increased patronage will add to the Webb Center’s success
and sustainability as well as positively influence Wickenburg’s economy.
6. Define the project as a new or continuing program. Has GRIC previously funded this project?
The Webb Center is requesting funds to augment a currently running program; the organization’s annual marketing
budget. The not-for-profit has not received funding from the Gila River Indian Community in the past.
7. Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
The Webb Center will begin digital advertising for the 2020-2021 Season of performing arts events in October 2020.
These efforts will continue through March 2021 when the program of events conclude. The same advertising schedule is
planned for the subsequent 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 Seasons.
8. Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.

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As mentioned earlier, the Town of Wickenburg will contribute a portion of its annual B Tax Revenue to supporting the
Webb Center’s out-of-town marketing strategies; approximately $30,000 annually. Additional funding for the Webb
Center’s annual marketing budget is provided from earned income.
9. Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this project?
Yes, the Webb Center will continue to promote its events if the organization receives partial grant funding. The
marketing plan will be scaled according to available funds.
10. Describe your plan for project financial 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.
After the three-year grant period, the Webb Center will evaluate the return on investment and whether or not the
benchmark goals of increased new patronage and ticket sales were achieved. If an increased digital marketing plan is
deemed successful, the Webb Center will consider redirecting marketing funds away from print, radio and television
platforms and allotting more towards digital strategies instead.
11. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
The Webb Center will evaluate the success of its digital ad marketing plan in attaining its goals through a number of
benchmark goals. As previously noted, the Webb Center expects the additional digital ads to bring increased awareness
of the venue to the residents of Phoenix’s West Valley. The number of digital ad views/impressions will be tracked as well
as the amount of new patrons buying tickets each season. The number of “non-resident” patrons will be monitored
including their average spending of $23.32 in Wickenburg shops, restaurants and hotels. These key indicators will be
analyzed to critique successes, shortfalls and methods of improvement each year.
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.
The Webb Center has not applied to any other tribes for state shared revenue in the past five years.

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Project Budget
Budget Period: July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2023 (Three-Year Budget)
For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail page.

Proposed Budget Expense
(list each budget item)
Amount
requested from
GRIC
Amount
requested or
secured from
other sources
In Kind
contributions
Total Budget
1. Print Marketing (including
newspapers, magazines, theatre
programs)
$0
$120,000
$45,000
$165,000
2. Radio Advertising (KSWG 96.3 FM)
$0
$7,500
$0
$7,500
3. Television Advertising (PBS)
$0
$13,500
$0
$13,500
4. Digital Marketing (Genius Monkey)
$60,000
$60,000
$0
$120,000
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$60,000
$201,000
$45,000
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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. The Webb Center currently allocates approximately $40,000 of its annual marketing budget to print advertising which
includes newspapers (i.e. Arizona Republic, Surprise Today, Wickenburg Sun), magazines (Phoenix Home & Garden,
AAA), direct mail postcards, and theatre programs (Arizona Broadway Theatre). The Webb Center derives a percentage
of its marketing budget from in-kind media sponsorships from The Wickenburg Sun ($5,000 annually) and Independent
Newsmedia (approximately $10,000 annually). The Town of Wickenburg also contributes approximately $30,000
annually from its Bed-Tax to assist the organization in marketing outside of town in order to attract visitors to the
community and drive economic development.
2. The Webb Center has cultivated a relationship with KSWG 96.3 FM Radio to promote upcoming concerts at a fraction
of the cost of Phoenix-based radio stations.
3. The Webb Center advertises on the local PBS affiliate when a high return on investment is calculated.
4. The Webb Center currently earmarks $20,000 or approximately 1/3 of its annual marketing budget to digital
marketing with the Tempe-based company Genius Monkey. A grant from the Gila River Indian Community will allow the
organization to double that line item expense and devote $40,000 each year to digital marketing.
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Cover Sheet
Municipality Information
1. Date of Application: 2/10/2020
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2. Name of City, Town or County: Maricopa County
3. Mayor (City or Town) or Board of Supervisor’s Chairman (County): Bill Gates
4. Mailing Address: 301 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003
5. City: Phoenix
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85003
6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative:
Typed Name/Title: Milka Doom
Email Address: MC12PercentGamingGrant@maricopa.gov Signature:
Applicant Information
7. Department/Organization Name: Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
8. Is this a 501c non-profit Organization?
No
Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter
9. Application Contact Person: Courtney Balson-Madden Title: Director of Investor Relations
10. Phone Number: (571) 384-2801
11. Mailing Address: 5080 N. 40th Street, Suite 350
12. City: Phoenix
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85018
13. Email Address: Courtney.Balson-Madden@mcsf.org Website Address: http://www.mcsf.org
Project Information
14. Project Name: Arizona Campaign Honoring Marines by Educating Their Children
15. Purpose of Grant: Support of Need-based Scholarships for Children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen
16. Priority Funding Area
Education
17. Annual amount requested
$50,000
18. Number of years that funding is requested
1
19. Total amount requested (annual amount x
number of years)
$50,000
20. Has your organization received past
funding from GRIC? If yes, list each year and
amount
2013 - $ 5,000
2014 - $20,000
21. Geographic area served
Arizona

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3.
Describe the proposed project and your plan to implement.
The Arizona Campaign supports the Scholarship Foundation’s national mission right here in The Grand
Canyon State where there are approximately 40,000 Marine veterans and 3,800 active duty Marines. A
$50,000 grant from the Gila River Indian Community will result in need-based post-secondary scholarships
for their children when there is financial need. Eighty (80) percent of the grant will benefit 12 - 20 students
with the Gila River Indian Community Scholarship that provides access to higher education they could not
otherwise afford; and 20 percent of the grant will support the Scholarship Program and operational functions
that sustain it. These fortunate recipients will be able to obtain the post-high school education that fits their
talents, interests and career aspirations, from two-year college or CTE programs to four-year college or
universities. Regardless of the type of education they access with the help of the Gila River Indian Community
Scholarship, they will combine this learning opportunity with the lifelong values they learned as the children
of Marines: Honor, Courage, and Commitment. In short, they will be fully prepared for productive lives and
contributions to the quality of life in Arizona.
4.
Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the Gila River
Indian Community.
The Arizona Campaign satisfies the priority funding area of education. This campaign provides a scholarship
program throughout the state ‘that assists students in achieving success in the classroom through post-
secondary education;’ and this success spreads from the classroom into our Arizona workforce and
communities. Projections are that as of this year, 65 percent of jobs will require post-secondary education
and training, compared to 28 percent in 1973. Undoubtedly, this trend has contributed to identifying
education as one of the Gila River Indian Community’s priority funding areas.
5.
Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by the
project.
Active duty, veteran, and retired U.S. Marines and Navy Corpsmen attached to Marine units face an uneven
burden when it comes to their children’s access to post-high school education, because the cost of this
education outpaces their family income. These families cannot spend one-third of their $60,000 average
annual salary on even an in-state, public college which costs $20,000 a year; and their children cannot afford
to take on the average student loan debt of $30,000. These costs present a crushing burden for Marines who
have put themselves in harm’s way to protect the rest of us.

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Marine families – families where every member has sacrificed for our country – need and deserve help
managing this burden. The need is underscored by the results of the 2016 Blue Star Families Military Family
Lifestyle Annual Survey which found that “88% of active duty family respondents feel the general public does
not truly understand the challenges or sacrifices made by service members and their families.”
Our Nation’s heroes deserve tangible proof that we value their service and sacrifices. In recognition of their
dedication to defending our country with courage and resolve, our scholarships allow the children in Marine
and Navy Corpsmen families to attain the post-secondary education that prepares them for today’s and
tomorrow’s careers. Our scholarships, which are provided with the help of supporters like the Gila River
Indian Community, pave the way for these children to gain career and civic opportunities in the 21st Century;
and they pave the way for their parents to gain peace of mind and satisfaction in receiving meaningful
recognition for their service.
We anticipate providing up to 20 transformational post-secondary awards with the Gila River Indian
Community Scholarship. Where possible, this scholarship will have a preference for students from Maricopa
County, the municipality where over half of our Arizona students reside. This means the benefits of your
grant will accrue directly to Arizona and Maricopa County.
6.
Define the project as a new or continuing program. Has GRIC previously funded this project?
The Scholarship Foundation has been Honoring Marines by Educating Their Children since 1962. Our sole
purpose has been, and remains, providing need-based scholarships to the children of Marines and Navy
Corpsmen. With the help of our funding partners, we have compiled a record since then of awarding more
than 40,000 scholarships worth nearly $135,000,000. We are keenly aware that this is a joint effort – a
patriotic collaboration that benefits everyone in Marine and Navy Corpsmen families.
We are grateful that GRIC funded the Arizona Campaign and the Arizona Awards Dinner in 2013 and 2014.
Since that time, the need has grown and continues to escalate. The cost of post-secondary education is
projected to rise by 30 percent in the next decade. Without our help, children of Marines and Navy
Corpsmen will be denied an education that can open career opportunities for them. A remarkable statistic
illustrates this fact: College graduates earn an average of $1,000,000 more in their lifetimes than high-school-
only graduates.

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Additionally, recognition for support of the Arizona Campaign continues to intensify at the Annual Arizona
Celebration Ball held in Phoenix. The attendance at this signature event has grown to 400 community,
government, and military leaders along with scholarship recipients and their families. In 2019 it celebrated
raising nearly $600,000. We would be honored to recognize the Gila River Indian Community for your
$50,000 grant at the 2021 event before an appreciative audience.
7.
Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
Grants received by May 31 fund scholarships in the upcoming academic year which spans approximately
August – June. Grants received after May 31 fund scholarships in the following academic year. The portion of
the grant from the Gila River Indian Community that supports the Scholarship Program and operational
functions are applied to needs upon receipt and cover a full year of activities. Because of the detailed process
involved in awarding scholarships, a flexible timeline is not possible for the Gila River Indian Community
Scholarship.
8.
Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
The Scholarship Program and sustaining operations benefit from the support of community leaders who
promote participation in the Arizona Campaign among their peers. They include Arizona Campaign Co-Chairs
Victoria Bellomo-Rosacci, Ray Brooks, and Joanna Sweatt, as well as Arizona Honorary Campaign Co-Chairs
Karin and Ed Robson and Sue Glawe. The 27-member Arizona Scarlet & Gold Committee similarly promotes
the Arizona Campaign. All these dedicated volunteer advocates raised nearly $600,000 for the project in
2019, and they’re on-track to exceed this in 2020.
The Scholarship Foundation is grateful for the funding of the 2019 Arizona Campaign provided by these
organizations (note: 2020 Arizona Campaign grants have not yet been received):
Timothy T. Day Foundation, Inc.
$100,000
Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation
$ 50,000
BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona
$ 50,000
Albertsons – HQ
$ 25,000
Arizona Public Service
$ 25,000
Arizona Diamondbacks
$ 10,000

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9.
Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this project?
The scholarship Foundation would be able to implement the proposed plan at a reduced number and size of
scholarships for in-need children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen from Arizona resulting from partial funding.
10. Describe your plan for project financial 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.
The Scholarship Foundation has developed a track record of awarding a scholarship to every qualified child of
a Marine or Navy Corpsman during our 58 years. Our ironclad commitment is that no matter where or when
a Marine serves, we are Semper Fidelis – always faithful – whenever they have a son or daughter in need.
Every investment in the Scholarship Foundation is essential to upholding this pledge, and we have a robust
development program to fulfill it every year. Our development efforts include annual gifts, major gifts such as
those for the Arizona Campaign, endowment giving, and planned giving. Every gift is important to the
stewardship we provide to the US Marine Corps and its dedicated families. This is why we respectfully
request that the Gila River Indian Community rejoin our family of supporters of the Arizona Campaign.
11. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
In keeping with Marine Corps best practices, the Scholarship Foundation is a data-driven organization.
Consequently, we track the achievement of the metrics set annually for our goals. We will evaluate the
success of the Gila River Indian Community Scholarship, Arizona Campaign, and Scholarship Program and
operations with these measurements. We then will report results to our investors, including the Gila River
Indian Community, to demonstrate the impact made by their support.
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.
Arizona Tribe
Date Awarded
Amount
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
12/19/2016
$50,000
Tohono O’odham Nation
3/1/2018
$50,000

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Project Budget
Budget Period: Click here to enter text.
For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail page.
Proposed Budget Expense
(list each budget item)
Amount
requested from
GRIC
Amount
requested or
secured from
other sources
In Kind
contributions
Total Budget
1. Gila River Indian Community
Scholarship
$40,000
$0
$0
$ 40,000
2. Scholarship Program and General
Operations that Sustain It through
the Arizona Campaign
$10,000
$90,000
$0
$100,000
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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. The Gila River Indian Community Scholarship will provide 12 - 20 postsecondary education awards to in-need children
of Marines and Navy Corpsmen from Arizona, with a preference for children from Maricopa County. The amount of the
awards is determined by student need and will total $40,000.
2. The $10,000 portion of the grant will be allocated to the Scholarship Program and Scholarship Foundation operations,
all of which sustain the Scholarship Program, supported by the Arizona Celebration Ball. These funds will be used for
application processing, student support, outcome tracking, matching students to their scholarships, and managing and
accounting for the funds, depending on where the need is greatest.
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Cover Sheet
Municipality Information
1. Date of Application: 2/12/2020 (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): Clint Hickman
4. Mailing Address: 301 West Jefferson Street
5. City: Phoenix
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85003
6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative:
Typed Name/Title: Milka Doom/Financial Business Analyst 602.506.3561
Email Address: mc12percentgaminggrant@mail.maricopa.gov
Signature:
Applicant Information
7. Department/Organization Name: Arizona State University Foundation for A New American University
8. Is this a 501c non-profit Organization?
No
Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter
9. Application Contact Person: Shaun Brentron Title: Associate Vice President
10. Phone Number: 480-965-3759
11. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2260
12. City: Tempe
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85280-2260
13. Email Address: OCFRgrants@asu.edu
Website Address: www.asufoundation.org
Project Information
14. Project Name: Arizona Career Development Demonstration Project
15. Purpose of Grant: Implementing a comprehensive, collaborative and scalable model for providing high-quality
career development to all Arizona students from grades 5 through 14
16. Priority Funding Area
Education
17. Annual amount requested
$33,300
18. Number of years that funding is requested
2
19. Total amount requested (annual amount x
number of years)
$66,600
20. Has your organization received past funding
from GRIC? If yes, list each year and amount
No
21. Geographic area served
Maricopa County

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Arizona State University Foundation for a New American University (ASUF) is the fiduciary agent for GPI.
ASUF is a public, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that raises and invests private contributions to ASU.
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 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.”
ASUF and ASU have a long history with Maricopa County and other Arizona municipalities. This includes the
development of ASU’s Arizona campuses in Tempe, Phoenix, and Mesa. Other examples include ASU’s
partnership to Maricopa County on the Maricopa County Leadership and Education Advancing Public Service
program, MCLEAPS. MCLEAPS offers ASU students the opportunity to compete for paid internships within
multiple Maricopa County departments through an award winning program approved by the Maricopa
County Board of Supervisors and ASU.

For this proposal, Maricopa County would accept grant funds on behalf of ASUF and this project. GPI will be
partnering with Maricopa County public schools for this project.
3. Describe the proposed project and your plan to implement.

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Arizona Career Development Project is designed to significantly increase the number of low-income students
in Arizona who are prepared (1) to enter and succeed in post-secondary education in Arizona, (2) to attain an
industry-recognized credential and/or AA or BA degree, and (3) to then embark on a career that will allow
them to achieve economic independence. GPI has partnered with the Arizona Business Education Coalition
(ABEC) to develop an “Arizona Career Development Project” that will provide high-quality career
development to students in participating middle and high-schools, all of which are located within Maricopa
County. The project includes connecting students to school career development advisors, career exploration
curriculum, advanced career technology apps, career mentors, and work-based learning.

GPI has been selected as a partner with the NAU GEAR Up State Grant (2016-2019) which began on August
22, 2019. GPI requests funding from the GRIC to meet the matching funds requirement of the GEAR Up grant
award.
4. Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the Gila River
Indian Community.
GPI believes this project will directly contribute to achieving such key GEAR Up goals as increasing college
and career awareness among low-income students; increasing post-secondary enrollment and attainment of
disadvantaged students; and ultimately Arizona’s goal of greatly increasing the number of adults who earn an
industry-recognized credential or degree.
5. Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by the
project.
Arizona Career Development Project is based on national research that demonstrates that career
development has enormous potential for improving the efficiency, effectiveness and equity of our education
system. Our current educational system has largely neglected career development, which is defined as the
process that helps students discover their aptitudes and interests, explore career options, establish personal
career goals and identify the best pathway to achieving those goals. This neglect contributes to massive
inefficiencies: the U.S. has the developed world’s highest college dropout rate, many students don’t
graduate on time, and rising costs have pushed college student debt to over $1.5 trillion. It also helps explain
a skills gap that 90% of American CEOs see as a serious problem, and persistent racial inequities, despite

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increasing student diversity. Nowhere are these problems more apparent than in Arizona, which has the
nation’s highest ratio of students to counselors – 904 to 1.

GPI has worked with ABEC, national and state partners to design this project. The design of the project is
illustrated on the attached document, ABEC-GPI Career Development Project. GPI proposes to initially work
with up to 12 schools, drawn from the GEAR Up list of eligible schools. The project has already implemented
the ECAP Career mentor Program in Central High School in Phoenix Union High School District, and two other
schools. GPI has had talks with officials at Buckeye Union High School District, Saddle Mountain Unifed
District, Mesa Public Schools, and also West-MEC, which works with many schools in the West Valley, and will
help GPI identify and partner with such schools as Dysart and Peoria.

Arizona Career Development Demonstration Project - Year 1 and Year 2 Proposed Schools
County
District/LEA
School Name
2018-19 FRL Rate
(ADE website)
Total
Students
9th - 12th
Graduation
Rate Class of
2017 9ADE
website)
College Going
Rate Class of 2017
(ABPR/ADE/NSC)

Maricopa
Buckeye Union HSD
Youngker HS
60%
1462
91.25
34.50%
Maricopa
Buckeye Union HSD
Buckeye Union HS
60%
1486
92.22
32.40%
Maricopa
Saddle Mountain Unified
Tonopah Valley
HS
61%
471
97.56
37.50%
Maricopa
Scottsdale Unified
Coronado HS
65%
915
77.67
43.20%
Maricopa
Phoenix Union HSD
Central HS
92%
2044
77.58
45.75%
Total Students Served
6378

6. Define the project as a new or continuing program. Has GRIC previously funded this project?
This is a new program; GPI has not previously received funding from GRIC for this or any other project.
7. Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
Year 1 (August 22, 2019 – August 21, 2020)
1. Identify participating school districts/schools for pilot phase
2. Recruit School Career Development Advisors, use NCDA to train and certify them
3. Expand ECAP Mentor Program to additional schools

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4. Select and work with technology providers to offer students far more resources
5. Work with Chambers and business partners to scale up work-based learning
6. Design Program Assessments
7. Secure funding for program expansion
Year 2 (August 22, 2020 – August 21, 2021)
1. Use early program results to help build public support, including within the Legislature
2. Expand program to serve more schools and districts
3. Begin regular convenings of all partners
8. Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
GPI, in partnership with Arizona Business Education Coalition (ABEC), has designed the Arizona Career
Development Demonstration Project, a grade 5 to grade 14 collaborative project intended to provide high
quality career development to all students in participating middle and high schools, and postsecondary
institutions. All students will prepare a high school plan by the end of 8th grade, a personal career plan
before graduating from high school, and so will be far better prepared to succeed in postsecondary
education. Under this partnership with ABEC, GPI will be responsible for working with participating schools
to recruit School Career Development Advisors, who will then be trained and certified by our national
partner, the National Career Development Association. SCDAs will have overall responsibility for insuring
that all students receive high-quality career development. In addition, GPI will work with partners to recruit
volunteer retiree and adult career mentors, who will be trained to work with high school students to help
them develop their personal career plans. ABEC will provide career exploration to middle school students
that will help them develop career aspirations and a related high school plan. Technology and business
partners provide advanced career development technology (PipelineAZ has already volunteered) and offer
more opportunities for work-based learning. The result will be a continuum of services stretching from
middle school through high school.
9. Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this project?
Yes. GPI is already implementing part of the plan, and is also looking for other sources of funding. If the
project is only partially funded, GPI may serve fewer schools or provide fewer programs.

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10. Describe your plan for project financial 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.
GPI has already received a 7-year grant under the federal GEAR Up grant program. GPI is reaching out to
other funders to provide matching funds for the subsequent years (2022-2026). We hope that our partner
schools and funders will provide additional resources to help us expand the project, building on its success.
11. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
SCOPE of WORK
Objective 1: Recruit, Train, and Engage ECAP Career Mentors
a. Implementation evaluation; examine demographics of mentors, participation rates at each school, and
mentor ability to implement curriculum
b. Impact evaluation; determine mentor successes and challenges implementing the curriciulum, examine
satisfaction with training and provide recommendations to enhance training and retain mentors in the
system
Objective 2: Provide Engaging Curriculum to High School Students
a. Implementation evaluation; examine curriculum and alignments with AVID classes, determine number of
lessons and student satisfaction with each lesson
b. Impact evaluation; examine the number of students who participate in each lesson and their self-
reported change of behavior based on lessons (e.g. what do they plan to do with information from
lesson)
Objective 3: Expand Program to High Schools and Coordinate Efforts with other Partners
a. Implementation evaluation; examine the number of partners who collaborate with the program
(technology providers, businesses, etc.); and the number of high schools that are recruited and
participate in the program
b. Impact evaluation; determine what collaborations are most beneficial to faculty, mentors, and students;
examine retention of schools in the program from year 1 to year 2 and from year 2 to year 3
Objective 4: Increase Student Knowledge of Career and Edcation Options

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a. Implementation evaluation; determine what career and education options were discussed with students,
what the perception was, and what students found to be useful in making decisions
b. Impact evaluation; examination of high school completion rates, FAFSA completion and post-secondary
enrollment; follow up surveys with students to examine their change in knowledge around career and
post-secondary options.
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.
N/A

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Project Budget
Budget Period: Year 1 – August 22, 2019 – Aguust 21, 2020 and Year 2 – August 22, 2020 – August 21, 2021
For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail page.

Proposed Budget Expense
(list each budget item)
Amount
requested from
GRIC
Amount
requested or
secured from
other sources
In Kind
contributions
Total Budget
1. Recruit, certify, and train SCDAs at
participating schools
$60,000
$0
$0
$60,000
2. Personnel – salaries and wages
$0
$70,000
$0
$70,000
3. Personnel – employee benefits
$0
$25,740
$0
$25,740
4. Personnel – site coordinators
$0
$13,400
$0
$13,400
5. Travel
$0
$1,950
$0
$1,950
6. Total indirect costs
$0
$8,910
$0
$8,910
7. Volunteer (mentor) service hours
$0
$0
$60,000
$60,000
8. Administrative Fee @ 11%
$6600
$0
$0
$6600
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$0
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Total Budget
$66,000
$120,000
$60,000
$186,600

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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. Costs to recruit, train, and certify up to 12 School Career Development Advisors at participating high schools; cost per
school is $2,500.
2. Personnel – salaries and wages for program staff: 1.0 FTE Program Manager
3. Personnel – employee benefits for program staff: Arizona State University defines fringe benefits as direct costs,
estimates benefits as a standard percent of salary applied uniformly to all types of sponsored activites, and charges
benefits to sponsors in accordance with the federally-negotiated rates in effect at the time salaries are incurred. The
rate used in the proposal budget is based on the current federally-negotiated Rate Agreement rate plus annual
escalation for future periods. The applicable approved rate is: 2019-Staff (36.77%).
4. Personnel – cost share to agency for placement of AmeriCorps members as site coordinator support at the
participating high schools: cost per school is $1,250. Budget allows for placement of up to 10 site coordinators over the
two year project timeline.
5. Travel – mileage and meals for program staff to travel to schools within Maricopa County; budget allows for travel to
up to 8 school sites over the two year project timeline.
6. Our matching fund commitment includes up to $60,000 in volunteer services hours expended during the two years of
the project timeline; source used is Independent Sector which places value of volunteer hour for 2019 at $25.43;
estimated service hours expended are 1,180 per year, for a total of 2,359 service hours expended during the two years
of the project timeline.
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8. Admistrative Fee: 5% will go to ASUF and 6% will go to the Office for Research and Sponsored Projects Administration
(ORSPA) to defray the cost of administering the grant.
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State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85013
13. Email Address: tleonardwarner@ryanhouse.org
Website Address: https://www.ryanhouse.org/
Project Information
14. Project Name: End-of-Life Services for Children at Ryan House
15. Purpose of Grant: End-of-Life Care Services for Terminally-Ill Children
16. Priority Funding Area
Healthcare
17. Annual amount requested
$75,000
18. Number of years that funding is requested
1
19. Total amount requested (annual amount x
number of years)
$75,000
20. Has your organization received past funding
from GRIC? If yes, list each year and amount
Yes, Capital Campaign grant of $500,000 awarded between 2008-
2011; $100,000 awarded in 2014; $50,000 awarded in 2017;
$75,000 awarded in 2019.
21. Geographic area served
Maricopa County and throughout Arizona

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Ryan House was founded in 2004 by a visionary young Arizona family whose son, Ryan, was diagnosed in
2002 with Spinal Muscular Atrophy and given just a few months to live. Due to advances in medical care, he
lived until 2018 when he spent his final days at Ryan House. With generous investments from the Gila River
Indian Community, the Board of Visitors, Hospice of the Valley, St. Joseph’s Hospital (and various other
supporters), Ryan House opened its doors in 2010 and has been serving Arizona families ever since.

The inspiration and model for Ryan House is the first children’s hospice in the world, located in Oxford,
England (Helen House). While living in London, the Cottor family was referred to Helen House after their son,
Ryan, was diagnosed with a life-limiting condition. The Cottors’ experience at Helen House convinced them of
the essential need for facility-based, family-centered respite, palliative and end-of-life care. The Cottors
returned to their home state with a passion to establish a similar house for Arizona families, and bring this
unique care model to the United States.

Today, any Arizona child from birth to 18 with a life-limiting or terminal condition who is cared for at home is
eligible for Ryan House services. Our mission is to embrace all children and their families as they navigate life-
limiting and end-of-life journeys. The children we serve suffer from conditions that cause significant
functional impairment and are diagnosed by physicians to be irreversible and terminal. These children are
not expected to live into their 20s, and require round-the-clock medical care.

Our primary goal is to provide a continuum of care to enhance the lives of Arizona’s most medically-fragile
children and their families on the most difficult journey imaginable. The care delivered at Ryan House is
coordinated and seamless for each child and family, as we work closely with the child’s primary physician and

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other team of care providers. Our secondary goal is to support the entire family to help the family remain
intact, and even thrive, during the challenge of caring for their sick child, and their child’s death.

“Knowing (Jack) was being taken care of was peace of mind,” said Ann, a mom who praised the love, care,
and concern Ryan House provided her family. Jack was born with a rare form of Congenital Muscular
Dystrophy and was on a ventilator from four month of age to when he passed away at the age of 15.

We are forever grateful for your generosity and passion for our mission. Our programs would not be possible
without the Gila River Indian Community’s founding and continued support.
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 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.”
Ryan House will be applying through Maricopa County, as the majority of the children we serve – 85% –
reside in Maricopa County. Historically, both the City of Scottsdale and Maricopa County have accepted Gila
River Indian Community funds on our behalf. The City of Phoenix has awarded Ryan House CDBG funding
several times in the past as well.

Ryan House is grateful for its relationships with the City of Phoenix and Maricopa County, as well as
incredible relationships with many cities throughout Arizona. We always look to build upon, and strengthen,
all of our relationships with cities and municipalites, as we serve medically-complex children throughout
Maricopa County and Arizona.
3. Describe the proposed project and your plan to implement.
Ryan House seeks continued funding to support our End-of-Life Care Program for medically-fragile children
with terminal illnesses. Funding from the Gila River Indian Community will help us give these children and
their families the culturally-sensitive and quality-driven end-of-life care they need and deserve. Ryan House
has helped create a special place for pediatric palliative and hospice care for children with life-limiting and
terminal conditions. The goal of palliative care, which encompasses hospice care, is to "add life to the child's
years, not simply years to the child's life" (American Academy of Pediatrics).

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At Ryan House, we wrap our arms and hearts around each one of our hospice children and their families.
Ryan House literally becomes a part of each family as they lose their child. From diagnosis through end-of-
life, Ryan House provides a comprehensive program of family-centered care including medical, psychological,
social, and spiritual support services and therapies.

“Until I had a child with a life-limiting condition requiring 24-hour care, I didn’t realize that two types of care
are nearly impossible to find in the pediatric world: respite care and hospice care. Both are difficult to find
but provide the support and care every family in this situation desperately needs,” said Kristen Puma, a Ryan
House mom.

The End-of-Life Program at Ryan House is the only in-facility pediatric end-of-life and hospice program of its
kind in the entire state of Arizona and encompasses supportive planning and care consistent with clinical,
cultural, and ethical standards of each family served. Since our founding, we have helped 385 children with
end-of-life care. 56 children passed away at Ryan House last year (2018-2019) and 132 participated in respite
services. We anticipate the End-of-Life Program will serve approximately over 60 children and their families
during 2020-2021.

All end-of-life planning and care is family-driven and family-focused at Ryan House through activities that
include full medical and hospice care, activities to strengthen familial bonds and relationships, and activities
to enhance the child’s overall quality of life. Our approach addresses the emotional, spiritual, and social
needs of the family while also providing relief of the symptoms, pain, and stress associated with any serious
illness. Our skilled and dedicated Care Team that provides hands-on-care around the clock includes
registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, medical directors – physicians that are experts in the pediatric
care of children with special healthcare needs – social workers, a certified Child Life Specialist, a non-
denominational chaplain, and volunteers. Parents and siblings have the opportunity to stay overnight in our
family suite to be close to their child as well.

Medically-fragile children served (ages birth through 18) typically suffer from approximately 75 different
diagnoses, including: blood disorders, various cancers, congenital abnormalities and syndromes, neuro-
degenerative disorders, cystic fibrosis, cardio-pulmonary illnesses, consequences of tragic accidents, such as

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near drownings and car crashes, shaken baby syndrome, muscular dystrophy, brain defects, undiagnosed
genetic conditions, and more.

With the care provided by our prestigious care partners and highly trained staff, Ryan House fosters a loving
community that offers ongoing support and compassion from diagnosis to end-of-life. We provide therapies
for children, such as art, music, and hydro. Our Story of Me room provides children with the chance to tell
their “story” using various media technologies and therapeutic play. The room provides opportunities for
families to document the story of their child’s life prior to their passing. It provides a state-of-the-art
multimedia experience that allows Ryan House children to capture memories and promote healthy
communication with their entire family, capturing the child’s journey - from diagnosis through end-of-life.

We also provide bereavement care, which supports families in a number of ways, offering a personalized tile
in Ryan House’s Memorial Garden, a Treasured Memories bereavement box for families, on-site support
groups and family counseling. Our Memorial Garden now displays more than 300 individualized hand-crafted
ceramic tiles to honor Ryan House children who have passed away since 2012.

With funding from the Gila River Indian Community, we will continue to provide critically needed care to
medically-fragile children nearing end-of-life and their families as they navigate the unimaginable.

4. Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the Gila River
Indian Community.
A funding request for our End-of-Life Program at Ryan House satisfies the Gila River Indian Community’s
“Healthcare” funding area by providing world-class healthcare for children with life-limiting and terminal
conditions. While at Ryan House, our interdisciplinary care team assumes full medical care of each child
throughout their stay, extending unique opportunities to maximize functioning, relieve pain, and significantly
increase their quality of life. Without Ryan House, children would suffer, medical costs for families and the
community would significantly increase, and families would not have the support they need and deserve
throughout the journey of their child’s illness and passing.

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5. Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by the
project.
The need for this program is demonstrated through the stories of the children and families we serve.
At birth, Trinity was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and terminal renal failure with a life expectancy of 15
months. She was two years old when she first came to Ryan House, and when the time for end-of-life care came
five years later, Trinity passed away at Ryan House with the support of the staff, surrounded by her family and
loved ones. “We will forever be grateful for Ryan House for being able to make an unbearable moment into a
precious memory. The services provided comfort, support, advocacy and a community that made me stronger
and confident in the choices I was able to make for Trinity,” said Heather, Trinity’s mom.
Jim and Karrie Pierson have been blessed with four wonderful children, Katherine, Joe, Caroline and Anna.
Caroline and Anna were born with a rare, undiagnosed genetic disorder causing their brains to stop growing
around 20 weeks gestation. “Our sweet Anna passed away at just 5-years-old and Caroline cannot walk, talk or
eat orally and struggles with seizures, muscle spasms and visual impairment, but her smile is contagious!” Jim
said. Karrie said “The Ryan House Care Team is the most knowledgeable in the country for pediatric palliative
care and we are proud to be part of this amazing organization.”
A terminally ill child has no expectation of a cure for his or her disease or illness. According to the 2018 Arizona
Child Fatality Review Program, natural deaths due to medical conditions in children accounted for 61% of all
child deaths in Arizona. Two of the leading causes of death were from malignant neoplasms and congenital
malformations (Arizona Department of Health Services – Bureau of Public Health Statistics).
Furthermore, the odds of a marriage ending in divorce when the parents have a sick child are as high as 90%.
Couples’ time and conversations with other families experiencing the same stressors are critically needed.
(“Perspectives on Marriage with Critically Ill Children”, Make-a-Wish Foundation, 2016). Research from the
Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA Pediatrics Report, 2013) indicated that parents of
terminally-ill children suffer from psychological and economic distress over their child’s diagnosis, prognosis, and
the increasing cost (co-pays) involved in medical, respite, and end-of-life care.
Ryan House’s End-of Life Care and Palliative Care programs are needed more than ever. The diagnosis of a
terminal illness in a child is devastating for all involved: parents, kinship caregivers, family members, and the
children themselves, as they grieve for the life they had planned for their child and believed they would have.
The journey is most often long, lonely, and devastatingly sad. It is difficult to acknowledge that a child is dying
and will not live a normal lifespan.
Clinicians share many of the same stresses that the child’s family members experience. The strain, disruption,
pressure, and depletion associated with such stress require significant personal and professional efforts to adapt
and achieve balance. Many pediatric patients still die in a cold, sterile hospital setting where the focus is on
diagnosing, curing, and prolonging life. Life-saving efforts are usually common when the patient is a child.
When working with the dying, these skills are less important and can lead to potential for conflict in goals,
values, interests, and frames of references.

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Furthermore, the broad and far-reaching effects of illness on family members can be substantial. In a study
conducted by the U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health (2013), family members were
interviewed after the death of their child and reported experiencing psychological and health-related effects.
Most significant was that during the timeframe that they cared for their terminally ill child, their quality of life
diminished. Family structures were weakened (other children received less attention and became resentful of
their dying sibling); spouses and partners expressed feelings of neglect and loss of connectivity with the primary
parent caring for the terminally ill child. Families also reported high rates of divorce and/or separation from
their spouse or partner. The many direct and peripheral effects of their child’s illness took its toll on caregivers
who reported experiencing increased mortality risk, mental and physical strain, and ultimately, hopelessness for
their caregiver situation. The families participating in the survey had no source of out-of-home palliative care in
their communities.
At Ryan House, our goal is to ease each child’s pain and suffering, and to provide the best quality of life through
their end-of-life. Our home-like environment provides a safe and comfortable place for families to be embraced
by our Care Team while they endure the unbearable.
Our goal is to enhance the lives of children with life-threatening illnesses while supporting the entire family. This
goal directly aligns with the Ryan House mission of embracing all children and their families as they navigate life-
limiting or end-of-life journeys. Ryan House offers an innovative, and cost-effective healthcare delivery model
for children who are terminally ill; it improves quality of life and serves as an alternative to costly emergency
room and hospital use.
This program is desperately needed because the inpatient (facility-based) pediatric end-of-life and hospice care
services and programs of Ryan House are not duplicated anywhere else. Furthermore, the financial burden
related to costly medical treatments and care often results in the loss of jobs, homes, bankruptcy, and even the
breakdown of a family; therefore, all Ryan House services are provided free-of-charge to families.

6. Define the project as a new or continuing program. Has GRIC previously funded this project?
End-of-Life care at Ryan House is a continuing program. Yes, GRIC previously funded this project. Ryan House
received generous funding from GRIC in 2019 for this program.

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7. Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
The End-of-Life program at Ryan House is ongoing; it takes place and serves medically-complex children
facing end-of-life 365 days per year. End-of-Life care for children begins when the child enters Ryan House,
and ends after each child’s passing.

We also provide bereavement services to help families through the grieving process, including: sibling
support, anticipatory grief support, an annual community event to honor passed children, bereavement
boxes to families that are filled with special keepsakes, and Enduring Ties, a group counseling session that is
offered twice monthly. Once a family is a part of Ryan House, they are always a part of Ryan House. Grant
funds would be used during Ryan House’s 2020/2021 fiscal year (10/1/2020 – 9/30/2021).
8. Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
Ryan House uses a collaborative, team approach to care delivery and operates in partnership with Hospice of
the Valley to provide a full circle of care to children and families beyond its walls. Shared facilities and
operations enable both organizations to benefit from considerable cost savings, allowing more funds to be
spent on direct services.

Ryan House also partners with hospitals, including Phoenix Children’s Hospital, and other Arizona
organizations that serve children with life-limiting and terminal conditions, such as Make-A-Wish Arizona.
These partnerships ensure that the unique and individualized needs of Ryan House children and families are
met. Make-A-Wish Arizona and Ryan House also refer clients to one another for services; Ryan House
children qualify for wishes, and some of the children served by Make-A-Wish Arizona qualify for stays at Ryan
House. Furthermore, our medical director leads the palliative care program at Phoenix Children’s Hospital,
and is a highly-regarded specialist in the emerging field of pediatric palliative care.
9. Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this project?
If partial funding was received for this project, Ryan House would still be able to implement our project but
may have to turn away children and families for which funding was unavailable.

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10. Describe your plan for project financial 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.
Ryan House has successfully supported End-of-Life care since opening its doors in 2010 and we continue to
be grateful for the generous Gila River Indian Community grant money that has helped support this vital
program.
Sadly, our reality is that the number of children and families we are serving continues to grow and there are
more and more children and families that are in need of our care.
Ryan House continues to sustain activities through our aggressive fundraising program that includes
corporate and foundation grants, individual donations, workplace giving campaigns, third-party events, and
three signature special events. Our organization remains fiscally-sound, and our fundraising program
continues to grow each year.
As a part of our efforts to diversify revenue sources, our Reimbursement Committee still continues to work
with state lawmakers and insurance industry experts to advocate for Ryan House services and Ryan House
has a committed Board of Directors. Ryan House continues to offset expenses by increasing volunteer staff
support and in-kind donations of goods and services.
11. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
Ryan House documents our progress and results through case management files, medical records, feedback
from children and siblings, qualitative testimonials given by parents and caregivers, staff observation and
anonymous parent surveys. In our most recent program evaluation, success of this program and the positive
effects of services on children and their families were indicated through anonymous parent/guardian
surveys. Results/outcomes showed that:
98% of families said they (child and family) participated in activities that were meaningful to them.
94% of parents said that they experienced less stress and anxiety as a caregiver.
87% of families said that, as a result of Ryan House services, they were able to spend more time with their other
children.
73% of parents said that their relationship with their spouse or significant other had improved.
91% of families said that through Ryan House, they felt connected to a community of support.
100% of families said they would recommend Ryan House to others.
We anticipate that the outcomes for this grant will be similar to the ones outlined above.

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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.
Ryan House received the following funding for our Child Life Program from Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation:

2019: $15,000; 2018: $15,000
Ryan House has applied for, and received, funding from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community,
specifically for our Sponsor-A-Stay Respite Program for the last 5 years. Awards are as follows:
2019: $125,000; 2018: $125,000; 2017: $125,000; 2016: $75,000; 2015: $75,000
In 2015, Ryan House applied to Tohono O’Odham for the Sponsor-A-Stay Program for $50,000. This request was
declined.

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Project Budget
Budget Period: 10/1/2020 – 9/30/2021
For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail page.

Proposed Budget Expense
(list each budget item)
Amount
requested from
GRIC
Amount
requested or
secured from
other sources
In Kind
contributions
Total Budget
1. Program/Clinical Salaries
$59,800
$100,707

$0
$160,507
2. Facility Costs
$6,100
$11,102

$0
$17,202
3. Child Life Specialists
$3,800
$6,692
$0
$10,492
4. Grief Support Supplies
$3,350
$6,200
$0
$9,550
5. Program and Educational Activity
Supplies
$100
$0
$0
$100
6. Technology Costs
$1,850
$3,433
$0
$5,283
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Total Budget
$75,000
$128,134
$0
$203,134

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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. Program/Clinical Salaries: This line item totals $160,507 and includes a portion of the cost of our Certified Nursing
Assistants, Nursing Staff, and applicable employee taxes and benefits.
2. Facility Costs: The total cost for this line item is $17,202 and includes a portion of occupancy costs.
3. Child Life Specialists: This line item includes a portion of our Child Life Specialist salaries and their employee-related
expenses. The total for this line item is $10,492.
4. Grief Support Supplies: This line item totals $9,550 and includes bereavement supplies.
5. Program Educational and Activity Supplies: This line item totals $100 and includes costs for life-enhancing therapeutic
activities (i.e. pool maintenance and supplies, child/family activities and events, supplies for The Story of Me room, child
life enhancement costs, and additional activity and educational supplies).
6. Technology Costs: The total for this line item is $5,283 and includes telecommunications and technology costs.
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State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85014
13. Email Address: naomi.martinez@lls.org
Website Address: lls.org/az
Project Information
14. Project Name: Local Travel Assistance Progam: Improving the Lives of Our Patients & Families
15. Purpose of Grant: To assist local patients and their families with a one time stipend with costs
associated with treatments, appointments, and therapies.
16. Priority Funding Area
Healthcare
17. Annual amount requested
$50,000
18. Number of years that funding is
requested
1
19. Total amount requested (annual
amount x number of years)
$50,000
20. Has your organization received past
funding from GRIC? If yes, list each year
and amount
2015 $25,000
2017 $25,000
21. Geographic area served
Arizona

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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.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, a 501(c) (3) organization, is the largest not-for-profit health
agency dedicated to finding cures and better treatments for people with leukemia, lymphoma or
myeloma—collectively known as blood cancers. More than 1 million Americans are currently
living with, or in remission from, a blood cancer. Every 3 minutes, someone new is diagnosed
with a blood cancer, with more than 155,000 new cases expected this year. Blood cancers are
the number three cancer killer, behind cancers of the respiratory and digestive systems,
including lung and colon. Every nine minutes, a child or adult dies from a blood cancer - that’s
more than 55,000 deaths this year. LLS has one goal: a world without blood cancers. Thanks in
part to innovative research funded by LLS, survival rates for many blood cancers have doubled,
tripled and even quadrupled since the 1960s. We are making tremendous progress. However,
more than a third of patients do not survive five years after their blood cancer diagnosis, and
leukemia still causes more deaths than any other cancer among children and young adults under
the age of 20.
Since its founding in 1949, LLS has invested nearly $1.5 billion in research to advance therapies
and save lives. Advised by leading biomedical research and clinical experts, LLS identifies and
funds the most promising blood cancer research projects around the world. Unlike corporations
that invest in drugs offering the best profit potential, LLS funds research based on unmet medical
needs of blood cancer patients, without restriction by commercial return, market size or
geography. LLS’s investment in research has played a critical role in advancing many of today’s
life-saving therapies, including targeted therapies. LLS recognizes that finding cures is not
enough; we need to ensure that patients have access to the treatments they need to live longer,
better, healthier lives. LLS is dedicated to removing barriers to care. LLS is the voice for blood
cancer patients, working with regulatory bodies (i.e., FDA) and state and federal legislatures to
drive policies that accelerate the development and approval of innovative treatments and ensure
that patients have access to quality, affordable, coordinated care. LLS is the leading source of
free blood cancer information, education and support for patients, families and healthcare
professionals. Services include national and community-based programs including travel
assistance, co-pay assistance, clinical-trial search and peer-to-peer support. The Arizona Chapter

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of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) provides services to blood cancer patients living in
the 15 counties of Arizona. In the last fiscal year, LLS distributed nearly $2 million direct financial
assistance to Arizona families battling blood cancers. This includes direct financial aid through
our local travel assistance fund and co-pay assistance program, which helps patients meet their
co-payment obligations related to treatment.
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 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.”
Municipality’s role in this project is to act as intermediary between the tribe and The Leukemia & Lymphoma
Society (LLS), directing funds upon approval.
3.
Describe the proposed project and your plan to implement.
LLS's Local Travel Assistance Program, provides financial assistance to people diagnosed with a
blood cancer who struggle to pay for treatment-related transportation and/or lodging costs (e.g.,
parking, tolls, gasoline, plane or train tickets, temporary housing). Qualified patients receive an
annual stipend of $500 to help cover these expenses. Applicants to the program must meet the
following eligibility criteria:
• Applicants (patients) must be US citizens or permanent residents; and
• Applicants must have a confirmed blood cancer diagnosis; and
• Applicants must meet financial eligibility criteria defined as an annual household income at or
below 500% of the Federal Poverty Level.
This grant will be 100% restricted to LLS’s Local Travel Assistance Program and will aid blood
cancer patients with financial need in the state of Arizona by helping to cover treatment-related
travel and lodging expenses. LLS has recognized this as an area of unmet patient need and a
significant barrier to access for many patients. This is especially true for patients who live in rural
areas without a treatment center in proximity. The Gila River Communities’ support will help LLS
break down this financial barrier and allow more patients to access the care they need. Annually
we partner with local Arizona health care providers who provide referrals who are elgible for the
above criteria.

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4.
Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the
Gila River Indian Community.
The proposed project covers the area of healthcare priority funding for Gila River
Communities. Within the healthcare umbrella, this project would address direct patient care and
programs assisting in improving overall health of participants and community of Arizona. There
will be an estimated 33,000 new cases of blood cancer in Arizona this year. LLS anticipates an
increase in need as the incidence of blood cancer continues to rise. Blood cancers occur in
individuals of all ages and gender. There are very few known causes of blood cancers and no
opportunities for prevention or early detection. Travel Assistance will improve the healthcare
delivery for blood cancer patients by reducing one of the biggest barriers to receiving quality
care – the out-of-pocket expenses related to accessing that care.
5.
Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by
the project.
The Local Travel Assistance Program will serve blood cancer patients residing within the 15
counties in the state of Arizona. We have initiated the program because patient feedback
consistently identified financial assistance as an area of unmet need. Often a lack of financial
resources represents a significant barrier to access to necessary care.
Patients often express fear and concern over the immense financial burden that comes with a
cancer diagnosis. While LLS does offer co-pay assistance to help with insurance co-pay
obligations and premiums, the expenses of traveling to and from treatments can be quite
substantial and these expenses are not covered under the co-pay program. LLS will target this
assistance to those who need it most by requiring an attestation of financial need.
LLS regularly receives calls from patients in crisis who cannot move forward with potentially life-
saving treatments because they cannot afford to pay for transportation to get to their providers,
e.g., doctors, hospitals, transplant centers, and research or clinical trial centers. As patients
increasingly need to travel to see a specialist for treatment, follow-up, or special tests to make
the most of their chance to fight for life, these costs and burdens are only increasing. Some
patients have no transplant center in their state or surrounding area and they are faced with the
challenges of flying to a treatment center and residing far from home for an extended period of
time. Other patients who are immuno-compromised cannot take public transportation. Taxi fares
or the cost of gas, tolls and parking fees to get to numerous appointments over weeks, months
or years is a great burden. Regardless of geography, the out-of-pocket costs associated with
traveling for care are prohibitive for many patients and reduces the funds available for basic
needs such as food, shelter and utilities. This is especially true of patients in Arizona’s rural
communities.
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reimbursement for treatment-related expenses like transportation to assist patients’ access to
care (2012 Kantar Health Oncologist and Practice Manager Surveys). LLS is viewed by healthcare
professionals as a crucial resource that provides education and support to patients. Addressing
the logistics of getting to and from doctors’ appointments and securing temporary housing when
appropriate for certain treatment protocols is a crucial piece of the treatment planning process.
If transportation/lodging needs are not met, issues with compliance and adherence to treatment
regimens arise, which can affect survival outcomes for blood cancer patients. Further, travel
obstacles can have a direct impact on clinical trial enrollment. LLS has received numerous
reports from our LLS-funded investigators stating that transportation challenges prevented
appropriate candidates from enrolling in clinical trials.
All of these factors affirm the value and necessity of LLS’s Patient Travel Assistance Program to
help patients better manage a life-threatening blood cancer diagnosis. Since FY 2015 and
receives an average of 50 inquires about Local Travel Assistance per day. The need is clearly
there AZ-LLS strives to meet it
6.
Define the project as a new or continuing program. Has GRIC previously funded this project?
The Local Travel Assistance Program launched nationally in Spring of 2014. The Arizona Chapter
has begun the process of securing funding locally because money raised in Arizona will stay
within the community and help local residents. While the need within the patient community will
be continuing, the program is new for some patients in Arizona as they have not had the
opportunity to apply locally for patient funding for transportation for medical needs through this
program. Gila River Indian Community partially funded the progam in 2015 and 2017 in the
amounts of $25,000, assisting our Arizona patients and their families.
7.
Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
April 2020: Develop fundraising and program plan for upcoming fiscal year. Start to submit
letters of inquiry to healthcare partners in AZ
*October/November 2020: Begin the program- evaluate applications from patient waiting lists as
grant funds become available.
November 2020: Executive Director, Advancement Specialist, and Patient Access Voluunteer
Development Manager to continue to work with healthcare providers, and social workers to
evaluate the need for transportation and evaluate progress.

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January 2021-May 2021 Continual application process and re-evaluate monthly. Final evaluation
of entire program and assess its overall effectiveness within the community
LLS will keep records of the number of patients served by the Local Travel Assistance Program,
including age and geographic location, and will assess its success at the end of the 2020-21
fiscal year (June 2020) by determining how many Arizona blood cancer patients were reached
through this program.
A survey at the end of the fiscal year will be taken of all recipients, asking specific questions on
how the patients/families have been helped by the funds. The success of the program will be
reflected in the survey results which undoubtedly will show that patients were better able to
afford the costs associated with travel to and from treatment.
***Dates dependent on grant funding disbursement
8.
Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
As the patient population continues to grow, so will the need for this assistance. Additional
partners on this project would include healthcare providers throughout the state of Arizona who
will work with LLS to ensure that patients are aware of the Local Travel Assistance Program
through material distribution, consultation and patient navigation.
Funders within the local community, such as Phoenix Suns Charities, The Thunderbirds, SRPMIC,
AK-Chin, Pasqua Yaqui Tribe, Subaru, including GRIC (2015, 2017) have generously committed to
our program past years. We contine to seek funds from the aforementioned partners as well as
researching and seeking other local foundations and organizations.
9.
Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this
project?
It would be challenging to meet our goal for this particular project of providing assistance to
every Arizona patient family who needs it without full funding, but any funding would help
alleviate the financial burden for however many patients could be served.

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10. Describe your plan for project financial 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.
The annual grants will be used to assist Arizona residents with any and all travel costs related to
their blood cancer diagnosis, including active treatment, lab work and follow up appointments.
Residents may apply for these grants on an annual basis since treatments and follow up for
blood cancers often stretch over several weeks or even months. We plan to continually pursue
funding to provide as much financial assistance as possible. The Local Travel Assistance Program
Application form must be fully completed by the patient and health care providers and submitted
to AZ LLS. Once approved, funds will be generated and sent for fulfillment. Funds will be sent
directly to awardees as long as funds are available.
11. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
LLS will develop a tracking form for all patients including the reason for transportation services
with date and time services are rendered. Tracking will assist in deciding on location factors,
patient needs, as well as assistance implementation for future needs To assess the success of
the Local Travel Assistance Program, LLS will keep records of the number of patients served,
patient demographics, patient diagnoses, and total patient financial relief provided. The
program will be evaluated Outcomes will be measured at the end of LLS’s
fiscal year (6/30).
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.
The Arizona Chapter has received the following awards since 2008 from the Salt River-Pima
Maricopa Indian Community:
SRPMIC Funding:
2019 $25,000
2018 $50,000
2017 $50,000
2015 $20,000

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2014 $50,000
We have indicated an intent to apply with Ft. McDowell, Tohono O’odham, Ak-Chin, Pasqua Yaqui
and Yavapai communities this year, as well.

Proposed Budget Expense
(list each budget item)
Amount
requested from
GRIC
Amount
requested or
secured from
other sources
In Kind
contributions
Total Budget
1. Local Travel Assistance
Program
$50,000
$250,000
$0
$300,000
2. Project Administration
$7,500
$37,500
$0
$45,000
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$0
$0
$0
$0
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$0
$0
$0
$0
Total Budget
$42,500
$212,500
$0
$255,000

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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. Local Travel Assistance Program
2. Project Administration
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Cover Sheet
Municipality Information
1. Date of Application: 2/14/2020 (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): Clint Hickman
4. Mailing Address: 301 W. Jefferson Street, #10
5. City: Phoenix
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85003
6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative:
Typed Name/Title: Milka Doom
Email Address: MC12PercentGamingGrant@mail.maricopa.gov
Signature:
Applicant Information
7. Department/Organization Name: Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels
8. Is this a 501c non-profit Organization?
No
Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter
9. Application Contact Person: Lorraine Tallman Title: CEO and Founder
10. Phone Number: 602-790-7673
11. Mailing Address: 340 E. Coronado Road, #100
12. City: Phoenix
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85004
13. Email Address: lorraine@amandahope.org Website Address: www.amandahope.org
Project Information
14. Project Name: Comfort and Care Program for Children with Cancer
15. Purpose of Grant: To provide free mental health services to pediatric cancer patients and their families
16. Priority Funding Area
Healthcare
17. Annual amount requested
$25,000
18. Number of years that funding is requested
1
19. Total amount requested (annual amount x
number of years)
$25,000
20. Has your organization received past funding
from GRIC? If yes, list each year and amount
No
21. Geographic area served
Maricopa County

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In addition to the ComfyCozy shirts provided to the children undergoing chemotherapy, Amanda Hope also provides
financial assistance, counseling, play therapy, support groups, mentoring, welcome distractions, and meals for all
members of the family. We have active programs at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Cardon Children’s Medical Center,
Banner Thunderbird, and Diamond Children’s Medical Center in Tucson. We distribute ComfyCozy Care Packs to children
throughout the United States, and worldwide.

Our purpose is to support both children and their families, meeting their immediate needs while providing support
throughout their entire experience and journey. By doing this, we can achieve Amanda’s goal of bringing dignity and
comfort into the harsh world of childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
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 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.”
Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels serves families throughout Maricopa County, the municipality through which
this application is being submitted. We operate our programs in hospitals throughout the area, including
Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Banner Thunderbird, and Cardon Children’s Medical Center at Banner Desert
Samaritan, all of which collaborate extensively with the cities where they are located. We engage numerous
city employees in our volunteer program, including Phoenix Fire Department, Phoenix Police Department,
and more.

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3. Describe the proposed project and your plan to implement.
Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels is seeking funding for our Comfort and Care Program for Children with Cancer. The
Comfort and Care program provides licensed counselors and therapists for children with cancer, and their family
members, at no cost to the families. For a family with a sick child, the cancer diagnosis changes everything in an instant.
Parents, siblings, and the children themselves struggle to make sense of what is happening, while needing to move
forward swiftly.
By participating in the Comfort and Care program with Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels, these families are better
equipped to cope with the tragedy they face. Our counselors can provide individual counseling for any member of the
family, which is often enthusiastically supported and coordinated with the hospital staff. They also conduct regular
support groups for parents and teens, which provide them with additional peer support from others who can relate to
their feelings and experiences. For the younger patients and their siblings, our play therapists provide a child-friendly
format for processing their feelings in a safe and familiar way. This funding will contribute to the staff costs for our
licensed counselors and therapists working directly with children and families battling cancer.
4. Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the Gila River
Indian Community.
The Comfort and Care program satisfies the Healthcare priority funding area by providing counseling, therapy, and
support groups for families dealing with childhood cancer.
5. Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by the
project.
The Comfort and Care program addresses the need for mental health services for pediatric cancer patients and their
families. The program aligns with Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels’ goal of supporting families through their entire journey
with a cancer diagnosis, because the psychological burden in these circumstances is crushing. Financial stress, which is
already a constant in many lives, becomes insurmountable when parents must provide round-the-clock care for their
sick child. Many parents lose their jobs because of the demands of caregiving, file for bankruptcy, and experience
significantly diminished quality of life when every last cent goes toward treatment. Siblings frequently suffer from
nightmares and anxiety, feeling abandoned and scared, resentful and guilty, all while grieving at a tragically young age.
Many exhibit new behavioral issues, acting out, withdrawing from others, giving up on school, or abusing drugs and
alcohol. The child with cancer must find the strength to withstand treatment, and some way to maintain hope in the

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face of the unfathomable. Patients often experience symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD throughout the course
of treatment, and for years after. Through this program, Amanda Hope walks with each child and each family through
their journey with cancer.
These are some of the most trying times a person can experience; yet hospital counselors are only available for a limited
number of visits, on a very restricted schedule. Many times, needed counseling just doesn’t happen. Unmet emotional
and psychological needs compound the suffering an individual experiences, and can lead to further complications later
in life. By providing these needed mental health services for at least 500 individuals in Maricopa County annually –
pediatric cancer patients and their families – the Comfort and Care program will alleviate and prevent additional
suffering.
6. Define the project as a new or continuing program. Has GRIC previously funded this project?
The Comfort and Care program is an ongoing program. It has not been funded by GRIC previously – this is our first grant
request.
7. Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
This is an ongoing program, and funding will support a portion of the salaries for our licensed counselors and therapists
during the grant term.
8. Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels does not receive any government grants or other funding. All additional financial support
for the program will come from private grants, sponsorships, individual donations, and events. Our partners include
other corporate and foundation funders, and local hospitals.
9. Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this project?
Yes. We will be able to implement the proposed plan in a modified format. In the absence of full funding, we would still
be able to provide the services, but to fewer individuals.
10. Describe your plan for project financial 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.

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Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels is a fiscally responsible agency. Each of our past fiscal years have ended with surplus
revenue, thanks to the diligent attention and wise stewardship of funds by our leadership. Our development team
executes a comprehensive fund development plan annually, including maintaining and growing support from a broad
individual donor base, seeking more grant opportunities each year, holding special events, and offering clothing for
retail sale. Our Board of Directors is closely involved with the organization’s fundraising to ensure that all financial needs
are met.
11. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
The effectiveness and success of the Comfort and Care program will be measured by our client surveys, which were
designed by the analytic professionals at the Institute for Operations Research and Management Sciences. The surveys
are anonymous, online, and automatically analyzed, providing meaningful data in real time. By monitoring these surveys
on an ongoing basis, we will be able to gauge the strength and needs of the program at a given time, as well as see
changes over time when aggregated. We will also track the number of counseling and therapy sessions provided per
individual and in total throughout the year.
Proposed outcomes include:
1. At least 500 individuals – patients and their parents, siblings, and family members – from Maricopa County will
receive one or more sessions of individual counseling.
2. At least 200 children, ages 3-12 – patients and their siblings – from Maricopa County will receive one or more
sessions of play therapy.
3. At least 200 individuals, ages 13 and up – teen patients and their parents, siblings, and family members – from
Maricopa County will participate in peer support groups and/or group therapy.
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.
The only other application and grant award made by another tribe was a $10,000 grant from the Tohono O’odham
Nation in 2019.

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Project Budget
Budget Period: June 2020 – May 2021
For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail page.

Proposed Budget Expense
(list each budget item)
Amount
requested from
GRIC
Amount
requested or
secured from
other sources
In Kind
contributions
Total Budget
1. Behavioral Health Counselor, FT
$15,000
$55,000
$0
$70,000
2. Licensed Professional Counselor PT
$10,000
$14,000

$0
$24,000
3. Licensed Professional Counselor PT
$0
$24,000
$0
$24,000
4. Benefits
$0
$4,200
$0
$4,200
5. Payroll Expense
$0
$2,832
$0
$2,832
6. Program Supplies
$0
$4,280
$0
$4,280
7. Accounting and Legal
$0
$389
$0
$389
8. Insurance
$0
$534
$0
$534
9. Printing
$0
$500
$0
$500
10. Rent and Occupancy
$0
$15,000
$0
$15,000
11. Telephone
$0
$310
$0
$310
12. Auto
$0
$670
$0
$670
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$0
$0
$0
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$0
$0
$0
$0
Total Budget
$25,000
$121,715
$0
$146,715

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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. One full time Behavioral Health Counselor (DBH or LPC) at market salary rate of $70,000 per year.
2. One part time Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) at market salary rate of $24,000 per year.
3. One part time Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) at market salary rate of $24,000 per year.
4. Benefits associated with full time Behavioral Health Counselor at 6% of $70,000 annual salary, covering medical,
dental, etc at $4,200 per year.
5. Payroll costs associated with staffing Behavioral Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselors, amounting to
$2,832 per year.
6. Supplies for play therapy sessions, including fine and gross motor tools, materials for creative play, and equipment for
physical activity at $4,280.
7. A portion of accounting and legal expenses for the organization, in proportion to the percentage of the organization’s
total budget which the Comfort and Care program comprises, at $389 per year.
8. A portion of insurance expenses for the organization, in proportion to the percentage of the organization’s total
budget which the Comfort and Care program comprises, at $534 per year.
9. The cost of paper and ink and professional printing services for materials and literature for the families receiving
services, at $500 per year.
10. A portion of rent and occupancy expenses for the organization, in proportion to the percentage of the organization’s
total budget which the Comfort and Care program comprises, at $15,000 per year.
11. A portion of telephone expenses for the organization, in proportion to the percentage of the organization’s total
budget which the Comfort and Care program comprises, at $310 per year.
12. A portion of auto expenses for the organization, in proportion to the percentage of the organization’s total budget
which the Comfort and Care program comprises, at $670 per year.
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Cover Sheet
Municipality Information
1. Date of Application: 2/4/2020 (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): Clink Hickman
4. Mailing Address: 301 W. Jefferson Street, Suite 960
5. City: Phoenix
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85003
6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative:
Typed Name/Title: Milka Doom
Email Address: MC12PercentGamingGrant@maricopa.gov
Signature:
Applicant Information
7. Department/Organization Name: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona (BBBSAZ)
8. Is this a 501c non-profit Organization?
No
Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter
9. Application Contact Person: Laura Capello Title: President and CEO
10. Phone Number: (480) 512-2124
11. Mailing Address: 4745 N. 7th Street, Suite 210
12. City: Phoenix
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85014
13. Email Address: lcapello@bbbsaz.org
Website Address: www.bbbsaz.org

Project Information
14. Project Name: Big Futures SUCCESS – Students Understand College and Careers through Education, Skills, and
Support
15. Purpose of Grant: To continue and expand the Big Futures SUCCESS program
16. Priority Funding Area
Education
17. Annual amount requested
$35,000

18. Number of years that funding is requested
1
19. Total amount requested (annual amount x
number of years)
$35,000
20. Has your organization received past funding
from GRIC? If yes, list each year and amount
Yes. A one-year grant in 2018 of $30,000 and a two-year grant of
$45,000 ($25,000 in 2013; $20,000 in 2014).
21. Geographic area served
Maricopa County

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BBBSAZ’s history began with the Maricopa County branch of Big Sisters, founded in 1955. In 1966, a local chapter of Big
Brother was formed, and twenty years later the two organizations merged to become Valley Big Brothers Big Sisters. By
2001, our services had expanded throughout Maricopa, Pinal, and Gila counties, and we became Big Brother Big Sisters
of Central Arizona. Today, through a combination of site-based and community-based mentoring programs, we serve
more than 1600 youth, ages 6-18, each year.
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 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.”
BBBSAZ has worked closely with counties and cities throughout central Arizona for over 60 years. Several cities provide
funding to us to serve their residents, including Phoenix, Tempe, Gilbert, Avondale, and Goodyear. Multiple local police
departments and fire departments offer their services in our programming, and police officers and first responders from
Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Gila River police departments, as well as the Maricopa County Sheriff’s
Office, serve as mentors for our Bigs in Badges program. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office has awarded BBBSAZ
RICO funding for drug and gang prevention for the past several years. In 2018, the Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith, and
Family awarded us a Juvenile Justice Delinquency and Prevention grant, which enabled us to hire a Trauma-Informed
Care Specialist to work with our staff, volunteers, youth at risk of incarceration, and families with incarcerated parents.
This grant was renewed in 2019 and this program continues to positively impact youth throughout the community. We
have partnered with Maricopa County to apply for this grant because the program serves youth throughout the entire
county.

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3. Describe the proposed project and your plan to implement.
The goal of Big Futures SUCCESS is for our teens to transition into adulthood successfully and independently. For teens
at risk of disengagement and delinquency, the period immediately after high school is crucial to their success in
adulthood. According to Measure of America, one in nine teens and young adults are disconnected from other people,
organizations, and experiences that would enable them to lead successful adult lives, adversely affecting our
communities on social, judicial, and political levels. Teens who have been mentored through BBBSAZ have a lower risk of
disengagement, but the loss of the mentoring relationship as they turn 18 and graduate high school can be destabilizing.
Big Futures SUCCESS smooths that transition by adding cohort-based college and career readiness programming to their
mentoring experience and allows them to continue their relationship with their mentor through the year after high
school graduation.

“Littles” entering their junior or senior year of high school opt in to join the Big Futures SUCCESS program, with their
“Big,” at the beginning of the academic year. They become part of a cohort with other Littles in the program, and attend
workshops, presentations, tours, and other events together throughout the school year. The program is designed
around these cohort groups in order to build strong peer relationships based on common positive experiences and goals
that they can continue to draw from and rely upon once they age out of mentoring. By facilitating these relationships,
we help the teens become more independent by learning to utilize their peer group for support, rather than their
mentor, over time.

To kick off the program, Big Futures SUCCESS begins with an orientation for everyone involved. Throughout the year,
sessions include teambuilding activities, resume and application writing workshops, mock interviewing, career
assessments, college campus tours, scholarship panels, arts and cultural activities, and collaborative projects. BBBSAZ
partners with Year Up, Be A Leader, Create-U, and OnTrack to provide these sessions. We also send quarterly
newsletters and host a private Facebook group to facilitate continuous engagement and peer relationship building. All
the while, Littles continue meeting with their Bigs for their regular mentoring sessions.

Combining the college and career readiness program with the ongoing existing mentoring is what makes this program
especially effective. Bigs are able to reinforce and build upon the impact from the program sessions regularly, by being
that dedicated one-to-one person to consistently follow up and keep the momentum of their interest going.

At the end of the year, the cohort celebrates its graduating seniors together to close the program. We encourage juniors
to return to the program in their senior year, and graduating seniors also have the option to participate for one more

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year as alumni.

4. Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the Gila River
Indian Community.
Big Futures SUCCESS satisfies the Education priority funding area by increasing positive educational outcomes for
participants, including maintaining their engagement and academic performance while still in high school, as well as
increasing the likelihood of their enrollment in higher education.

Our most recent Youth Outcomes Survey showed that for all participants in BBBSAZ mentoring in 2018, 90% of youth
maintained or improved their grades. More specifically, among participants in the Big Futures SUCCESS program in
2018/2019, 93% of eligible seniors graduated (one got a G.E.D. and another repeated their senior year; no one dropped
out), and 98% were enrolled in further education, employed, or enlisted in the military after graduation.
Big Brother Hugo and Little Brother Luis
5. Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by the
project.
In Arizona, only 78% of teens graduate high school (National Center for Education Statistics). In 2017, 14% of young
adults, ages 18-24, were disengaged – neither attending school nor working, with no education past high school (Annie
E. Casey Foundation Kids Count Report, 2018). In addition, youth who grow up in poverty and without a role model, like
many of our Littles, they have an increased risk of poverty, teenage pregnancy, and violence. For teens and young adults
in these circumstances, a lifetime of poverty and poor outcomes is unfortunately likely. We have a large group of people
in our state struggling and being left behind, starting from when they are young. By providing intentional mentoring for
youth at risk of disengagement and delinquency, we can prevent these issues before they start, mitigate problems that
have already begun, and change the direction of their lives.

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BBBSAZ targets underprivileged youth for participation in our programs for these reasons. Most of our recruitment for
Big Futures SUCCESS occurs in Title I high schools and community centers, and nearly all youth in our programs come
from low-income families. 250 of our teens, ages 15-19, will be eligible to participate in Big Futures SUCCESS for the
2020/2021 academic year. Those are 250 young people who have the odds stacked against them, but are capable of
improving their lives with the right support.
6. Define the project as a new or continuing program. Has GRIC previously funded this project?
Big Future SUCCESS is a continuing program. GRIC funded the program in 2018.
7. Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
Big Futures SUCCESS operates throughout the academic year on an ongoing basis. Participants are recruited throughout
the spring and summer, and the cohort of participants will begin programming in August 2020. Program sessions and
ongoing mentoring continue through the school year, concluding in May 2021, as recruitment for the following
academic year begins. Any funding received from GRIC would be utilized for a one-year period.
8. Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
Big Futures SUCCESS is a highly collaborative program, calling upon the cooperation, support, and contribution of many
partners. Schools are a large source of recruitment for us. With site-based programs in numerous school districts
throughout the Valley, our relationships to those districts enables us to reach the area high schools as well. Most of
those schools are Title I schools. Boys & Girls Clubs’ teen centers are also a valuable partner in getting the information
about our program to teens who may want or need it. Other youth serving organizations also contribute their expertise
to our program content. Providing a variety of speakers, trainers, and facilitators makes the program engaging to our
participants, and ensures high quality of program content. These organizations include Year Up, Create-U, Be A Leader,
OnTrack, and colleges and universities. Other funders that support this program include Season for Sharing and
Thunderbirds Charities.
9. Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this project?

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Because the program is funded by a variety of sources, loss or reduction of a single source of funding will not eliminate
any component of Big Futures SUCCESS. Rather, if we receive partial funding, fewer teens will have the opportunity to
participate in the program.
10. Describe your plan for project financial 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.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona has a robust annual fundraising plan designed to support our many programs.
In the spirit of transparency, our financial documents are all available on our website. We receive funding from a diverse
array of sources, including government grants – both federal and local, foundation grants, corporate sponsorships,
unrestricted income from our Clothing Donation Center, special events revenue, individual donations, in-kind donations,
and United Way contributions. Big Futures SUCCESS has gained support from our partners, volunteers, and community
each year since it began. We expect it to continue to grow, and have designed our annual fundraising plan to do that.
11. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
Big Futures SUCCESS participants complete the organization-wide annual Youth Outcomes Survey, which reflects their
progress on educational, behavioral, social, family, wellness, and other intended outcomes. Additionally, they complete
pre- and post- surveys specific to Big Futures SUCCESS, measuring indicators on career readiness, workforce
development, educational advancement, independent living skills, and other topics relevant to the goals of transitioning
to independent adulthood. Program Specialists collect data on some of these indicators throughout the year, reporting
on monthly progress where possible. The story of an individual match that was impacted by this program is below.
Throughout their 10-year match, BBBSAZ provided constant support that helped strengthen Javi & Toru’s relationship.
Javi graduated high school in 2019 and their match is still going strong in the Big Futures Program at BBBSAZ. Javi is
attending college and playing football! Javi’s mom constantly expresses how thankful she is for BBBSAZ and for Toru.
She credits Toru as “the only one who stuck around.”
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.
BBBSAZ has not submitted applications for state-shared revenues to other tribes during the last five years.

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Project Budget
Budget Period: 2020-2021
For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail page.

Proposed Budget Expense
(list each budget item)
Amount
requested from
GRIC
Amount
requested or
secured from
other sources
In Kind
contributions
Total Budget
1. Salaries and Wages
$25,000
$84,926
$0
$109,926
2. Insurance and Benefits
$5,000
$32,687
$0
$37,687
3. Rent, Utilities, and Phone
$0
$15,435
$0
$15,435
4. Travel
$0
$3,000
$0
$3,000
5. Supplies
$5,000
$3,000
$0
$8,000
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$0
$0
$0
$0
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$0
$0
$0
$0
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$0
$0
$0
$0
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$0
$0
$0
$0
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$0
$0
$0
$0
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$0
$0
$0
$0
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$0
$0
$0
$0
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$0
$0
$0
$0
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$0
$0
$0
$0
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$0
$0
$0
$0
Total Budget
$35,000
$139,048
$0
$174,048

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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. Salary costs include partial wages for 6 Program Specialists, who provide direct services to youth, as well partial wages
for 1 Child Safety and Training Specialist, 1 Trauma-Informed Care Specialist, and 1 Quality Assurance staff. The amount
of their salaries attributed to this program is determined in proportion to the amount of time spent on the program. This
amount totals $109,926 for all staff who work directly on the program combined, of which we are requesting $25,000
from GRIC.
2. Insurance and benefits costs are determined in the same proportional manner as salaries. The proportion of insurance
and benefits costs for all staff who work directly on this program is $37,687, of which we are requesting $5,000 from
GRIC.
3. Rent, utilities, and phone costs include the use of space for programming, and communication costs required for the
program such as internet and phone. These costs total $15,435 for the program. We are not requesting any of these
costs be covered by GRIC funding.
4. Travel costs for the program include mileage reimbursements to staff who travel to meet with mentors, youth, and
program partners. This amount is projected to total $3,000 for the program. We are not requesting any travel costs to
be covered by GRIC funding.
5. Supplies for the program include paper, printing, displays, group work items, and other items necessary for the
activities conducted for the youth and their mentors in the course of programming sessions. These costs are expected to
total $8,000, of which we are requesting $5,000 from GRIC.
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Municipality Information
1. Date of Application: 2/13/2020 (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): Bill Gates
4. Mailing Address: 301 West Jefferson Street
5. City: Phoenix
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85003
6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative:
Typed Name/Title: Milka Doom, Financial Business Analyst
Email Address: MC12percentgamingrant@mail.maricopa.gov
Signature:
Applicant Information
7. Department/Organization Name: Catholic Charities Community Services
8. Is this a 501c non-profit Organization?
No
Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter
9. Application Contact Person: Christina Fankhauser Title: Director of Philanthropy
10. Phone Number: 602.650.4808
11. Mailing Address: 4747 N. 7th Avenue
12. City: Phoenix
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85013
13. Email Address: cfankhauser@cc-az.org
Website Address: www.catholiccharitiesaz.org
Project Information
14. Project Name: MANA House – Security Upgrade Project
15. Purpose of Grant: To improve the security and safety of the Marines Army Navy and AirForce (MANA) House
veterans that utilize and frequent the facility as they transition from being homeless.
16. Priority Funding Area
Public Safety
17. Annual amount requested
$115,000
18. Number of years that funding is requested
1
19. Total amount requested (annual amount x
number of years)
$115,000
20. Has your organization received past
funding from GRIC? If yes, list each year and
amount
No
21. Geographic area served
Maricopa/Pinal Counties primarily, but Statewide as we serve all
veterans that need assistance

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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 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.”
CCCS has a great working relationship with Maricopa County that spans 86 plus years since the inception of
CCCS in 1933. All 22 of our programs have operated and assisted individuals throughout Maricopa County
during this time allowing us an unique perspective on the needs of the county and the community within. As
we have grown to meet the needs of the community and the County, so has our relationship with Maricopa
County to include receiving grant funding and other assistance throughout the years. This includes
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and RICO funds to help build out additional services
throughout the County. A few examples are below.
Examples:
1)
2019 CDBG ($330,000) – St. Lawrence House which is a transitional housing unit for homeless youth
2)
2016 IDA Funding ($500,000) – MANA House capital project
3)
2012 Neighborhood Stabilization Program Funds ($4.1M) – Verde Villas is permanent affordable housing
4)
2011 NSP Funds ($900,000) – 8 homes in Goodyear utilized for permanent and transitional housing
Not only has the County been a big partner on the projects for CCCS, but we also have strong relationships
with many of the Cities within its boundaries. The following cities provide financial support to several of the
projects for CCCS: City of Scottsdale, City of Tempe, City of Gilbert, and City of Chandler. We also have
representation on the Domestic Violence Councils within the Cities of Tempe and Chandler. We wouldn’t
have been able to grow and support the community as much as we have since 1933 without strong
relationships and partnerships with the communities we serve.
3.
Describe the proposed project and your plan to implement.
The MANA House Security Upgrade project will see several enhancements to the campus including interior
security cameras to provide greater visibility throughout MANA House, an exterior security gate that creates
greater access control to the grounds of MANA House, a PA system that will enable announcements and
emergency warnings to be broadcast throughout the facility as needed and provide a way to communicate
with everyone as the need arises, and improved interior access for disabled veterans with new doors that
also upgrade the security of the facility as they are stronger, sturdier, and offer better protection elements in

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case of need. The Veteran Outreach Center (VOC) Coordinator will also assist in the safety and security
upgrades as their presence and the wrap-around services that they will help coordinate for the patrons of
MANA House. That person will also bring an additional body to help with emergencies, safety issues, and
provide support in times of need.
CCCS has received multiple quotes and talked with the vendors about the proposed upgrades that would
need to be installed. After award, CCCS would immediately move forward with the procurement process to
secure the vendors and the equipment required to make the security upgrades a reality at MANA House.
That process is not as complicated as some procurements could be due to the smaller dollar amounts
involved which makes the turnaround time on that procurement 45 days or less. Once the procurement is
completed, the install will take 60-90 days to minimize the disruption of the veterans normal schedules at the
facility and to allow for all the kinks of adding new measures to be worked out. All improvements would be
completed within no more than six months from award with the ideal situation being as soon as possible and
much earlier in the project period.
4.
Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the Gila River
Indian Community.
The security upgrades being made at MANA House will provide added safety and security measures to
protect those Veterans who are living at MANA House, come to the MANA House for support, and others
including staff and volunteers. The cameras will add a layer of security that is not present at the moment and
will enable a better real time picture of the facilty and any concerns/issues that are present. The cameras will
be on 24/7/365 to provide a living journal of all the incidents at the facility and will not only prevent issues,
but be utilized as a training guide for future incidents. The security gate allows for greater facilty access
control by staff, giving them the ability to monitor the traffic in and out of the facility, ensuring safety
conditions are being upheld to the correct standards.
The VOC Coordinator is a vital piece to the safety in MANA House. The VOC Coordinator will likely be the first
contact for veterans entering MANA House. This person is key to ensuring that veterans are placed in the
program that best fits their needs (either at MANA House or another community program) and will be the
first person to exlplain to the veteran what to expect at MANA House. The VOC Coordinator will be an asset
as another set of ears and eyes to watch for concerns with the veterans at MANA House and also safety
concerns that could arise from a wet floor to something more serious like a damaged electrical outlet that

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could lead to fire. They will also be a calming presence when veterans need someone to listen to their
struggles and experiences.
Not only are the security features and upgrades an increase in the public safety, the funds will be utilized to
improve the lives of homeless veterans and the facilities they utilize like the MANA House which is a
transitional shelter for homeless veterans. These improvements at MANA House will be an additional step in
providing the best facilities for the homeless veterans and add to their mental wellbeing as they can
confidently know that when at MANA House, they are being looked after the entire time they step onto the
property to prevent assault, abuse, thefts, and more as MANA House has cameras that monitor the activities
throughout the facility. Knowing you are safe, secure, and protected does have its benefits for many of these
veterans that have lived on the streets for far too long and have gotten used to the daily hurdles of just
protecting the few things they do have and cherish. At MANA House, not only do they get the resources and
services required to get back on the right track and rebuild their lives, they will also have the security and
stability required to do so.
5.
Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by the
project.
According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, an estimated 37,800 veterans are
homeless on any given night. Fortunately, though a coordinated national effort, an effective stratagem that
addresses homelessness among veterans has resulted in a nearly 50 percent decrease in the overall numbers
since 2010. A key component of that success in the last decade is transitional housing which not only meets
the emergency food and shelter needs but offers wrap-around services that help generate the long-term
recovery that we are seek to provide the homeless veterans at MANA House. The stability and compassion of
the support services have led to permanent solutions including housing, jobs, addiction recovery, and
transition from despair to hope and a brighter future.
The national best practices are being deployed in the MANA House and are working well. Per the Arizona
Department of Economic Security 2018 Homelessness in Arizona Annual Report, veteran homelessness has
been on the a steady decline since 2016. This is corraborated by the numbers the US Department of Housing
and Urban Development, US Interagency Council on Homelessness, and others have put out since then. In
the same report by AZ DES, it still reported close to 800 veterans were homeless in Arizona with close to 50%

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being in the Phoenix metro area. These reports confirm the need for more support to help veterans that are
homeless.
MANA House fills that critical need by providing the services required to rebuild the veterans and restore
that hope, dignity, and self-confidence that they seek. The security upgrades will make the campus safer for
all that frequent the House and for those that work in the space.
The total number of veterans that we will serve in the project period is approximately 250. Each subsequent
year we anticipate a similar number of veterans being served with the current facilities as is, but as we
continue to see a need and if the demand for services increase Catholic Charities MANA House will work to
grow to meet that expanding need. This project could, over the lifespan of the items installed, easily
improve the safety of several thousand veterans and many more guests/workers that utilize MANA House
for its services and resources.
6.
Define the project as a new or continuing program. Has GRIC previously funded this project?
New project – GRIC has not provided any funding to MANA House for this or any other project in the past.
7.
Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
If awarded, we expect to start the project in November 2020 with all security upgrades completed by spring
2021. The timeline is flexible depending on the date the award is signed and funds issued. Due to the
programmatic funding of MANA House, this project is unable to move forward without secured, dedicated
funding.
8.
Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
MANA House and CCCS work with several partners to provide services, care, and support for the veterans
that frequent the house and seek support as they rebuild. These partners include, but are not limited to:
1)
Department of Economic Security – provides additional resources for the homeless and veteran
populations.

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2)
AHCCCS (Arizona’s Medicaid Agency) – AHCCCS is a vital resource to help these veterans gain the medical
care that they need. AHCCCS is the body that helps us get the veterans signed up for Medicaid resources
and other vital medical/health needs
3)
Native American Connections – they are an integral member of the Arizona Housing Coalition that we are
members of as well. We regularly communicate with each other and refer clientele to each other to
maximize the resources for homeless and transitional housing as well as other resources to help all of the
individuals that are seeking support.
4)
US VETS – partner that helps provide additional housing, work, and support options for the veteran
communities that the MANA House serves
5)
Arizona Workforce Connection – they help us find positions and provide training to the veterans at the
MANA House and for veterans seeking assistance.
6)
US Department of Veteran Affairs – they are partners for all veterans and are a valuable resource for
veterans seeking additional support that the MANA House cannot provide or needs to receive outside
the facility.
7)
UMOM – vital partner that helps with housing and transitional shelter needs as the MANA House only
has 76 beds and as the need shows there are more veterans needing shelter than we can offer.
8)
TERROS – vital physical and mental health provider in the area that we work with to provide the services
that our veterans require when we are not able to or need additional support to provide.
9)
Lodestar Day Resource Center – another vital partner that helps the homeless population in the valley
10) Circle the City – innovative healthcare provider for homeless individuals that help fill a gap in the
healthcare continuum for the homeless veterans that frequent the MANA House
11) Community Bridges, Inc. – is a treatment facility that helps with drug abuse and other issues that many of
the homeless veterans are dealing with when and during their time at the MANA House.
Each of these partners bring something to the table that provide veterans with support, care, resources, and
more to help them in their quest to reestablish themselves in the community and be the person they were
meant to be. One of the biggest partners not listed is the veterans that have served along the ones who utilize
MANA House or have used MANA House in the past. These veterans know the struggles they have dealt with in
their lives and is also why MANA House is built as a peer-run organization to ensure when these veterans come
to MANA House they know their six is covered and they are in good hands.
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Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this project?

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Yes – if partial funding was awarded to CCCS to support the MANA House Security Upgrade project, we
would evaluate what items in the application would be the most impactful and try to work through those
items until the funding ran out. Any support provided is greatly appreciated and will go to helping the
veterans we serve at MANA House.
10. Describe your plan for project financial 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.
MANA House is supported by multiple revenue streams and will continue to be part of the overall CCCS
portfolio of programs. The project outlined here will be absorbed into the overall Operations and
Maintenance budget for the organization to maintain the security upgrades. The VOC Coordinator position
will also become part of the overall operation budget for the MANA House as it is an important position to
providing and coordinating support for the Veterans.
CCCS has prioritized veterans in several ways throughout our agency. In addition to MANA House, we have
housing programs for veterans in northern AZ, including a new transitional shelter opening in Bullhead City
with rooms dedicated for veterans. We are also beginning construction on a permanent, affordable housing
community dedicated to veterans and are also in early stages of developing a transitional shelter, similar to
MANA House, for veteran women. As you can see, veterans are a priority area for the organization and we
are committed to the success of the MANA House well into the future. CCCS has over 25 years of experience
helping individuals experiencing homelessness fund permanent, affordable housing, and 15 years of
experience supporting veterans rebuild their lives by breaking through the barriers of poverty and
homelessness by being the force multiplier they needed. CCCS will continue to look for ways to continue the
funding for MANA House which includes seeking additional support from groups like USAA, Arizona
Department of Veteran Services, US Department of Veteran Affairs, and more.
11. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
CCCS and MANA House will take pictures to document the before and after looks of the property to show the
progress of the work being performed with the funding. We will also track the number of incidents that occur
on site, comparing to current incident rates. We will do a pre and post survey of the veterans and staff at

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MANA House to see the trend in the perceived safety. We will be happy to share results with Gila River
Indian Community and Maricopa County.
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.
Awards:
2018 – Ak Chin Indian Community ($100,000) for the MANA House Workforce Development Program
Funds help provide equipment to expand on the coffee roasting business that CCCS has that is tied to the
Refuge Café. This was a program designed to provide jobs for homeless vets and at the same time provide a
revenue stream to help sustain the program long term.
Applications:
2019 – GRIC ($300,000) for CCCS Expanded Learning Centers
2019 – Tohono O’odham Nation ($100,000) Head Start Duration Project
2019 – Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation ($50,000) Care Campus Enhancements

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Project Budget
Budget Period: November 1, 2020 – October 31, 2021
For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail page.
Proposed Budget Expense
(list each budget item)
Amount
requested from
GRIC
Amount
requested or
secured from
other sources
In Kind
contributions
Total Budget
1. VOC Coodinator
$38,334
$0
$0
$38,334
2. VOC Coordinator ERE
$13,080
$0
$0
$13,080
3. Indoor Cameras
$21,600
$0
$0
$21,600
4. Security Gate (Outdoor)
$20,000
$0
$0
$20,000
5. Security/ADA Doors (3)
$12,486
$0
$0
$12,500
6. PA System
$9,500
$0
$0
$9,500
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$0
$0
$0
$0
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$0
$0
$0
$0
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$0
$0
$0
$0
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$0
$0
$0
$0
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$0
$0
$0
$0
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$0
$0
$0
$0
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$0
$0
$0
$0
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$0
$0
$0
$0
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$0
$0
$0
$0
Total Budget
$115,000
$0
$0
$115,000
Please see attached budget on the next page for a better overall picture of the MANA House budget and how this grant
request fits into overall financial outlook.

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Description
Amount Requested
from GRIC
Amount Requested/Secured
from Other Sources
In Kind
Contributions
Total
Revenue
Individual contributions (Pending)
75,000.00
$
75,000.00
$
Valley of the Sun United Way Grant (Pending)
50,000.00
$
50,000.00
$
Gila River Indian Community (Pending)
115,000.00
$
115,000.00
$
USAA (Secured)
20,000.00
$
20,000.00
$
VA-Homeless GPD (Secured)
1,013,811.00
$
1,013,811.00
$
State-Veteran's Services (Secured)
37,500.00
$
37,500.00
$
TOTAL REVENUE
1,311,311.00
$
Expenses
LABOR RELATED EXPENSES:
Amount Requested
from GRIC
Amount Requested/Secured
from Other Sources
In Kind
Contributions
Total
Salaries
38,334.00
$
447,628.00
$
485,962.00
$
403B Matching Contributions
312.00
$
312.00
$
Fringe (Budget Only)
13,080.00
$
142,047.00
$
155,127.00
$
Professional Fees-Other
600.00
$
600.00
$
Temporary Staffing
11,669.00
$
11,669.00
$
TOTAL LABOR RELATED EXPENSES
51,414.00
$
602,256.00
$
-
$
653,670.00
$
NON-LABOR RELATED EXPENSES:
Security Upgrades - Indoor Cameras
21,600.00
$
21,600.00
$
Security Upgrades - Exterior Gate (Outdoor)
20,000.00
$
20,000.00
$
Security Upgrades - Doors (ADA & Security)
12,486.00
$
12,486.00
$
Security Upgrades - PA System
9,500.00
$
9,500.00
$
Janitorial & Maintenance Supplies
8,000.00
$
8,000.00
$
Office Supplies
3,000.00
$
3,000.00
$
Network Data Charges
10,752.00
$
10,752.00
$
Postage & Shipping
300.00
$
300.00
$
Printing & Copying-Contract/External
1,400.00
$
1,400.00
$
In House Copier Charges
6,000.00
$
6,000.00
$
Telephone-Office
1,723.00
$
1,723.00
$
Cell Phones/Mobile Devices
5,855.00
$
5,855.00
$
Rent-Office
8,400.00
$
8,400.00
$
Bldg & Grounds Maintenance
19,200.00
$
19,200.00
$
Utilities-Office
53,700.00
$
53,700.00
$
Property Taxes
55,200.00
$
55,200.00
$
Furn. & Equipment Under $5000
1,200.00
$
1,200.00
$
Auto Maintenance/Repairs
6,000.00
$
6,000.00
$
Auto Fuel
4,500.00
$
4,500.00
$
Auto Insurance
13,023.00
$
13,023.00
$
Depreciation & Amortization
113,428.00
$
113,428.00
$
Empl Mileage/Fares & Auto Rent
500.00
$
500.00
$
Out of State-Emp. Meals & Lodging
2,000.00
$
2,000.00
$
Conferences & Seminars
1,700.00
$
1,700.00
$
Out of State-Conferences & Seminars
2,000.00
$
2,000.00
$
Program Supplies
1,600.00
$
1,600.00
$
Kitchen Supplies
2,400.00
$
2,400.00
$
Food-Other
41,000.00
$
41,000.00
$
Client Activities & Recognition
600.00
$
600.00
$
Client Travel
6,000.00
$
6,000.00
$
Subscriptions & Membership Dues
2,200.00
$
2,200.00
$
Staff Recruitment & Onboarding
1,000.00
$
1,000.00
$
Advertising/Promo Expenses
800.00
$
800.00
$
Interest Expense
440.00
$
440.00
$
Insurance-Property & Casualty
29,100.00
$
29,100.00
$
Insurance-General
39,963.00
$
39,963.00
$
Bank & Finance Charges
706.00
$
706.00
$
Administration: HR, IT, Accounting
150,365.00
$
150,365.00
$
TOTAL NON-LABOR RELATED EXPENSES
63,586.00
$
594,055.00
$
-
$
657,641.00
$
TOTAL DIRECT PROGRAM EXPENSES
115,000.00
$
1,196,311.00
$
-
$
1,311,311.00
$
Operational Budget
Catholic Charities Community Services, Inc.
MANA House
7.1.19 - 6.30.20

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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. Veteran Outreach Center (VOC) Coordinator: $38,334 The VOC Coordinator is a position that is responsible for the
initial outreach with veterans. The VOC participates with CASS and the Human Services Campus in downtown Phoenix to
meet and guide walk-in veteran clients, informing them of the resources that are available through MANA House and
other partners that will support their efforts to rebuild their lives again. Not only do they help the veterans that come in,
the VOC Coordinator is a key cog in the MANA House as they assess the veterans and their needs to best serve them and
utilize the resources available to them. The VOC salary was based on a 2,080 work year at $18.43/hour rate.
2. Veteran Outreach Center (VOC) Coordinator – Employee Related Expenses: $13,080 The Employee Related Expenses
for the VOC Coordinator include the fringe benefits that Catholic Charities provides to our staff. These fringe benefits
include health and dental insurance, 403B matching contributions, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance,
paid vacation and sick leave, 12 paid holidays, pension retirement plan, flexible work schedule, and ongoing professional
training. The average percentage for those benefits at the moment is around 34.12%. To determine the total ERE for the
VOC Coordinator, the total salary ($38,334) was multiplied by that factor (34.12%) to derive the $13,080 estimate for
ERE.
3. Security Upgrades – Indoor Cameras: $21,600. The Indoor Cameras were quoted by Building Technology Solutions.
The total number of cameras and locations can be seen in the diagram attached. The quote for the cameras and install
from BTS was $19,100. This does not include the 48 Port POE Switch and additional items required to operate the overall
system. For that reason, CCCS estimated based on information available that an additional $2,500 would be sufficient to
cover those additional items to install the cameras and make them fully operational.
4. Security Upgrades – Exterior Gate (Outdoor): $20,000. The exterior gate is an automatic rolling gate that provides the
main security at the main entry point for the MANA House campus facing the frontage road off of I-17. It is important
that this gate be upgraded to a sturdier and more secure gate to help with access control at night and during the off
hours when less staff are at the facility to help monitor and secure the 76 veterans that are at the facility and utilizing it
as a transitional shelter. The access gate improves security protocols and controls access at that point to allow a leaner
security team or staff team to secure the facility which helps with the overall costs of operating the facility to ensure the
funds we do use go to support the veterans and their programs. The gate was estimated at $20,000 with all the
improvements to the gate itself, the track and rollers, and the control system to open/close the gate.

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5. Security Upgrades – Doors (Security/ADA): $12,486. The doors were quoted by Vortex at $3,900/piece. Since the
MANA House is looking at several doors to replace we include three (3) doors at $3,900 for a total of $11,700. To install
the doors additional work will be needed and was estimated at $786 with labor and miscellaneous supplies to install
them.
6. Security Upgrades – PA System: $9,500. The Public Announcement (PA) system was quoted out by several vendors
with the overall cost estimated at $9,500 with a small cushion in place to allow for cost increases from the time the
quote was obtained and the time that equipment will be procured.
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Other explanation: The budget that was submitted in lieu of the one provided by GRIC shows the overall operational
MANA House budget for 7.31.2019 – 6.30.2020, with the GRIC security project request reflected highlighted in red to
show how this grant will impact the overall budget for the MANA House. The $115,000 grant from GRIC would represent
less than 10% of the overall budget, but would fill a big need at the MANA House that cannot be covered by current
revenue streams. If awarded, GRIC funds would be incorporated into the new budget for 7.31.2020 – 6.30.2021 that
could also be supplemented with additional funds in the future to grow the impact of the generosity of the Gila River
Indian Community.

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Cover Sheet
Municipality Information
1. Date of Application: 2/14/2020 (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): Bill Gates
4. Mailing Address: 301 West Jefferson Street
5. City: Phoenix
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85003
6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative:
Typed Name/Title: Milka Doom, Financial Business Analyst
Email Address: MC12percentgamingrant@mail.maricopa.gov
Signature:
Applicant Information
7. Department/Organization Name: Las Brisas PTO
8. Is this a 501c non-profit Organization?
No
Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter
9. Application Contact Person: TJ Hansell Title: Volunteer – Fundraising Committee
10. Phone Number: (602) 885-4454
11. Mailing Address: 18211 W Las Brisas Drive
12. City: Goodyear
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85338
13. Email Address: tj@hansellgroup.com
Website Address:
https://www.facebook.com/LasBrisasAcademyPTO/
Project Information
14. Project Name: Las Brisas Chromebook Project
15. Purpose of Grant: To purchase Chromebooks for the Las Brisas Academy students to improve their ability to learn
technology, complete AZ Merit testing, and innovate within the classroom
16. Priority Funding Area
Education
17. Annual amount requested
$38,400
18. Number of years that funding is requested
1
19. Total amount requested (annual amount x
number of years)
$38,400
20. Has your organization received past funding
from GRIC? If yes, list each year and amount
No
21. Geographic area served
Las Brisas Academy (Goodyear, AZ)

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Our mission as a Parent Teacher Organization is to promote and encourage communication between parents,
teachers, administration, and the community. The PTO also sponsors and organizes fundraising and school
events, which deepen our community spirit and enrich our children’s educational, social, and developmental
experiences at Las Brisas Academy.

Las Brisas PTO has a objective of providing all the students within Las Brisas Academy the ability to utilize
Chromebooks on a regular basis to build their comfort level using technology, to take their AZ Merit testing
as all testing has moved to computerized testing, and to gain an edge when it comes to education that the
Chromebooks would give them. The goal is to purchase three (3) additional fully equipped Chromebook carts
to enable our younger students to have Chromebooks. Each cart can hold up to 36 Chromebooks (108
Chromebooks).

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receive any direct support from the County, but Las Brisas Academy does as it is based in the County and
ultimately benefits from the tax base and the individuals that live within its boundaries.

3. Describe the proposed project and your plan to implement.
The Las Brisas Chromebook Project has a goal of placing three (3) fully stocked Chromebook carts with the
Las Brisas Academy to support the educational achievements of the students in the lower grade levels K-3.
This is needed as the K-3 group has limited access to the current inventory of Chromebook carts as they are
in the older grades as it valued more at that level due to the nature of learning and activities at those age
groups. However, Las Brisas PTO feels it would be of tremendous value and help our students exceed their
own expectations if we can place more opportunities in front of the younger students who are at times
exhibiting great skill and interest in computers and the technology that drives them.

Each Chromebook cart can hold, charge, and secure up to 36 individual Chromebooks that can be distributed
by the educators or staff at the school. With three (3) carts being our goal, we are looking at 108
Chromebooks to purchase. These Chromebooks will have Google Education software installed to help the
educators manage, track, and monitor the activities of the students as they utilize them for academic
reasons.

Upon the notification of award, Las Brisas PTO will follow through with a procurement in coordination with
the IT department at the school to ensure the proper Chromebooks are being procured (currently they are
the Dell 3100 Chromebooks). The coordination is required to ensure all the students will have access to
similar Chromebooks to allow for easy transition as they move up grade levels and/or new Chromebooks are
put into service to replace older ones. Once the Chromebooks arrive, it should take the IT dept about a
month or two at most to load all the appropriate software on the 108 Chromebooks, tag them, inventory
them, and place in the classrooms for use.
4. Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the Gila River
Indian Community.
This project is at the heart of the Education priority as it is putting newer technology into the hands of
younger students to build their up their skillsets and ability to grow as technology grows. This is especially

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important in todays landscape as many of the jobs are moving in the direction of having to know computer
languages and being able to code. Other positions are so dependent on computers to process the work that
when a power outage occurs people no longer know how to pick up a pencil and continue on (this is extreme,
but as you read this you have similar feelings probably). So by introducing the Chromebooks to younger K-3
students we are exposing them to the new technology driven society and world we live in today. With the
advancements in technology increasing and the sky being the floor in terms of how people are thinking, it
important to have our youth learn earlier about and on the tools they will be utilizing everyday in the future.
A good example of how technology has changed the labor force. A mechanic used to be able to diagnosis a
car without having to plug in a computer to read a code that established what the true/root issue was. Now if
you are a mechanic and don’t know how to utilize a computer or how it operates the vehicle, you might not
be a mechanic or a mechanic with a limited range of expertise and demand.

5. Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by the
project.
Las Brisas Academy has close to 550 students attending K-8. The primary target population is the younger
grades K-3 that has between 150-200 students. These are the young students that we are seeking the
Chromebooks for and for the project to benefit the most. The other students will benefit as well indirectly as
they will not have to share their Chromebook carts as often or even potentially at all. This increases their
ability to maximize the Chromebooks for their learning throughout the school day and year.

The need is that Las Brisas Academy while trying does not have enough funding in the current budget to
purchase enough Chromebooks to provide to the students at all levels. With the current educational
environment in Arizona, the funding that does come in terms of an increase will likely go to help with
operations and maintenance of the facility, help retain educators, and/or other priorities that have not been
fully funded in recent years. Even a mere $10,000 could be too much for the tightly constrainted budget to
manage effectively as everything dollar is closely monitored to ensure all aspects of the educational
experience at Las Brisas Academy is maintained. The one benefit of forcing the issue and having Las Brisas
PTO obtain and provide those to the school, the school and the school district have been very good at
supporting the maintenance of the items provided to them. This includes creating a replacement and
inventory management system to ensure new and older items are being cycled out at appropriate times

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usually with the older models being gifted to the younger students as the technology while not new anymore
is still new to the younger groups.

6. Define the project as a new or continuing program. Has GRIC previously funded this project?
New project – Las Brisas PTO has not sought grant funding from Gila River Indian Community ever before.
7. Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
If awarded, we expect to have the purchase made in November with the computers being ready and
installed in the classrooms by January 1, 2021. They will be put into the replacement schedule and utilized
until they no longer have a viable benefit for the students. Timeline is flexible and will be dependent on the
funding being available for purchasing the Chromebooks and carts to store them.
8. Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
Las Brisas PTO is full of volunteers and works with the Las Brisas and surrounding communities. We have
raised some funds to put towards a Chromebook cart to date through our events and fundraising endeavors.
One of the main volunteers that will be helping with the grant is TJ Hansell who is the President of the
Arizona Founding Chapter of the Grant Professional Association and has 15 years experience in the grant
world. His knowledge and understanding has been a breathe of fresh air when it comes to helping the Las
Brisas PTO reach our goals of providing Chromebooks to the students. His efforts have already resulted in Las
Brisas PTO receiving a nice sponsorship for our Christmas event and opening doors to community partners
that could become partners of Las Brisas PTO. Microsoft is one of the potential partners as they are opening
data centers in Goodyear area.

9. Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this project?
Yes – any funding would be greatly appreciated. If we could help influence the level of partial funding, we
would make the case to help us with one cart and 36 Chromebooks, but definitely enough to get a cart to
help with storage and securing the Chromebooks first and then adding in funds to help with stocking that

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cart. With that said, again, any funding would be greatly appreciated and help us towards the goal of getting
more Chromebooks in the hands of the students.
10. Describe your plan for project financial 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.
Las Brisas PTO is 100% volunteer driven so all funds raised go towards helping the students within the school.
We have a steady base of supporters and are now venturing out to build larger relationships with many of
the community businesses. This will help in providing additional Chromebooks and support over time. In
terms of the Chromebooks placed with the school that O&M will be picked up by the school in their overall IT
budget and workload. We have had several conversations with school officials and have worked with them
closely on several projects to date. They have always been good at picking up the maintenance and helping
preserve the equipment over time.

11. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
Las Brisas PTO will ask the school and their educators to provide baseline numbers before the Chromebooks
are introduced to the classroom and at certain time intervals over the course of the school year to see the
progress in terms of grades. Longitudally, we continue to monitor the progress of the students over time to
see how the Chromebooks in the younger levels has impacted the overall education level of those students
over time.
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.
Las Brisas PTO has never applied for any 12% State Shared Revenue funds in the past.

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Project Budget
Budget Period: November 1, 2020 – October 31, 2021
For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail page.

Proposed Budget Expense
(list each budget item)
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requested from
GRIC
Amount
requested or
secured from
other sources
In Kind
contributions
Total Budget
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$6,000
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$6,000
2. Chromebooks (108)
$32,400
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$32,400
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$38,400
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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. Chromebook Carts (3): $6,000. Las Brisas PTO utilized Dell.com to quote out the Chromebook carts and you can see
the estimates attached. Each cart will run around $1,800 based on the numbers shown on Dell.com. We added $200 per
cart for taxes, shipping, and handling costs. So each cart is estimated to be $2,000 and hold up to 36 Chromebooks
giving us 108 Chromebook capacity which is about 1 Chromebook for every 2 students in K-3 based on the number of
students in those levels. That would be an amazing tool for our educators to have as it basically means that the
educators could have their entire class working on Chromebooks at the same time for at least a portion of the day. The
total cost of the three carts would therefore be $6,000.
2. Chromebooks (108 total): $32,400. Las Brisas PTO utilized quotes from Dell to establish an estimated cost for each
Chromebook along with information from the IT department at the school. Each Dell 3100 Chromebook (currently the
model being used at the school) will run around $250 with taxes. On top of that cost is management software per
machine of $25 and to protect it we will buy an extended warranty and case around $25 more. That gets us to the $300
per Chromebook. With three carts being sought and each cart holding up to 36 Chromebooks, we are looking at 108
Chromebooks @ $300/ea. That represents $32,400 in total costs.
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Cover Sheet
Municipality Information
1. Date of Application: 2/14/2020 (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): Bill Gates
4. Mailing Address: 301 West Jefferson Street
5. City: Phoenix
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85003
6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative:
Typed Name/Title: Milka Doom, Financial Business Analyst
Email Address: MC12percentgamingrant@mail.maricopa.gov
Signature:
Applicant Information
7. Department/Organization Name: Keeping Teachers Teaching
8. Is this a 501c non-profit Organization?
No
Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter
9. Application Contact Person: Darryl Gooden Title: Executive Director & Founder
10. Phone Number: (480) 304-5615
11. Mailing Address: c/o Evie Mosby 401 W Baseline Road Suite 201
12. City: Tempe
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85283
13. Email Address: dgooden01@gmail.com
Website Address: www.keepingteachersteaching.org
Project Information
14. Project Name: National Youth Education Program – Expansion
15. Purpose of Grant: The purpose of the grant is to inspire more minority youth to join the education profession
after high school and is accomplished through our NYE program that utilizes mentorship based approach between the
students and current, former, retired educators
16. Priority Funding Area
Education
17. Annual amount requested
$40,000
18. Number of years that funding is requested
1
19. Total amount requested (annual amount x
number of years)
$40,000
20. Has your organization received past funding
from GRIC? If yes, list each year and amount
No
21. Geographic area served
Pinal County and Maricopa County

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That is why Keeping Teachers Teaching has a mission to “Provide for our Teachers, so they may keep providing
for our Future”. Our mission is to keep the ones who are the key cog in educating our youth, our future in the
system and inspire others to join them in their mission to educate others. KTT does that through a variety of
programs that are aimed at helping the current, former, retired, and potential educators.

Our goal is to inspire more youth (hopefully more minority youth) to enter into the education profession to help
alleviate the educational gap between the ethnicities and demographics. We will do this through our newest
initiative the National Youth Education (NYE) program which is a mentorship based program that pairs potential
educators with current, former, and retired educators to help them avoid the pitfalls they faced and also share the
stories of why they became educators, continue to be educators, and even if they are retired will always be
educators.

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KTT is looking at Maricopa County as our fiscal sponsor for our NYE Program request. Our offices are in
Tempe and we do support many of the initiatives in Maricopa County and the schools residing within their
boundaries. We don’t receive any direct support from the County, but we haven’t went to them seeking
assistance other than this particular application as our normal fiscal sponsor the City of Maricopa is no longer
being a fiscal sponsor. Their role we hope will grow from just a fiscal sponsor to something more in the future
as they see and hear more about the impact KTT is having on the educators and education system within
Arizona.

3. Describe the proposed project and your plan to implement.
The NYE program is a mentorship based program where we pair Sophmores, Juniors, and Seniors in high
school with educators (current, former, or retired) that will work with them and share their stories of why
they became educators, why they still are, and why even after they leave the system continue to be
educators. The program is based on similar models that other nonprofits have used to reach students and
youth. Besides the mentorship portion of the program, KTT arranges for the students in the NYE program to
partake in live classroom settings at a variety of schools (charter, public, private, and Tribal). This in the
classroom experience and seeing the class from that lens helps them see why the educators love their job but
also have frustrations.

Throughout the program, KTT brings in speakers and others to present additional resources and support for
the students. These speakers focus on things like finances, benefits of teaching, how to manage a classroom,
and so much more. One of the guiding principles behind the program is to keep the students as financially
healthy as possible throughout their careers. This starts with scholarships and finding the right path to
success so when they leave school and enter the profession, they are debt free. Being debt free enables
them to focus on the other benefits of teaching like being a role model, shaping the future of the world, and
helping those in need (being an educator also makes you a life coach and counselor at times and just being
there to listen to a student is a valuable asset that is often overlooked and under appreciated).

Our plan to implement is to work with three schools in Pinal/Maricopa Counties. The schools targeted for the
program are Maricopa Unified School District, Casa Grande High School, and Skyline. We have a pilot
program going in Maricopa Unified at the moment through the support of Ak-Chin Indian Community. These

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three school will have 10 students participate with 1 ambassador (educator) that will serve as their mentor.
We will be working on the MOUs and other documents as the schools are finalized.
4. Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the Gila River
Indian Community.
The NYE Program is centered on Education and building the future crop of educators that will help mold our
youth into tomorrows leaders, businessmen/women, astronauts, and more. The one part of the program
that is especially useful in meeting the priority area is the fact we are trying to get more minority students
into the education profession. This is extremely important as studies show if you are taught by someone who
looks, acts, and understands your culture, they are more likely to succeed. For Arizona, that means inspiring
more Native American youth to enter the education profession as Natives are the worst performing in
schools in Arizona. There are many reasons for this, but KTT is trying to tackle one area that could help that
improve those numbers.

5. Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by the
project.
According to many of the reports on the severe shortage of teachers in Arizona, we have between 1,500-
2,500 fewer teachers than needed to fill all the openings in the state. This doesn’t account for the nearly 500
teachers that resigned or quit in the first month of teaching or the sheer number of substitute teachers being
utilized by schools to meet the demands of the shortage. Many schools are starting to look overseas to
countries like the Phillipines to find individuals to teach our youth. This shortage is only going to get worse as
the horror stories and negative new stories continue to roll out. Even movements like Red4Ed has stalled due
to different reasons and variables. That is why KTT is focusing on a smaller number and the problem at hand
by trying to build for the future now.

Our target population is sophomores, juniors, and seniors that are still contemplating what to do after high
school. These are the students that will be the next wave of educators and we are trying to help them
understand that going into the education field is a good option. We all hear the stories of being underpaid
and underappreciated, but Darryl can tell you his educators (the ones who helped him) definitely know how
much he appreciates what they did for him even to this day some 30 years later.

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The NYE program is looking to expand to 30 students in three schools with three ambassadors. WE are
currently running a pilot program with 10 students and five ambassadors, but have found that having one
really good ambassador and working as a group more is a good thing. So we are reshaping the program to
have a higher student to ambassador ratio to give them more group time to develop a strong peer-to-peer
network as they grow the process of becoming an educator.

6. Define the project as a new or continuing program. Has GRIC previously funded this project?
Continuing program – GRIC has not funded this program in the past.
7. Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
The ideal timeline would be the start of the school year to the end of the school, but given the timeframe for
award, KTT will most likely run the program Jan 1 – Dec 31 to cover two semesters and the summer. Our
timeline is flexible.
8. Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
We are working with several schools now to develop additional program options and make opportunities for
these students to partake in more activities with more schools. We also are working with several Teacher of
the Year educators (Dr. Kristie Jackson – 2012) to help continue the curriculum development and evaluation
of the programs success.

Ak-Chin Indian Community is a partner on the NYE pilot program operating within the Maricopa Unified
School District at the moment. They provided $46,022 in funding to get that pilot program going.

9. Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this project?
Yes – we would adjust the students in the program and look at other options to scale the expenses back
while not sacrificing too much of the value of the program.

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10. Describe your plan for project financial 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.
KTT continues to build a solid base of supporters. We are constantly looking for additional partners and other
nonprofits that we can partner with to make programs more viable long term. Sustainability of the program
is all based on the impact it has. If we see an impact and can verbalize that to our partners and potential
partners, the support we need will be there. Governor Ducey has allocated funding towards this issue and it
will continue to be a hot button item as we move forward until we can elevate the educational system in
Arizona.

11. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
KTT likes to utilize videos and social media to track progress and development of the students in the project.
Public speaking is a key component of being in front of the classroom and so by being in front of the camera
the students have additional exposure to speaking in an uncomfortable position for some.

We will also track the student throughout their educational careers to see how they progress towards
becoming an educator and where they land once they start their professional careers. Surveys and feedback
loops from the Ambassadors will also be utilized to gauge the commitment and progress.
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.
2018 – Ak Chin Indian Community ($46,022) for NYE Pilot Program in Maricopa Unified School District
2016 – Ak Chin Indian Community ($25,000) for Strive to Thrive Health and Wellness program for teachers in
Maricopa

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Project Budget
Budget Period: Jan 1, 2021 – Dec 31, 2021
For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail page.

Proposed Budget Expense
(list each budget item)
Amount
requested from
GRIC
Amount
requested or
secured from
other sources
In Kind
contributions
Total Budget
1. Scholarships for NYE Students
$15,000
$0
$0
$15,000
2. Transportation to LEAs
$3,000
$0
$0
$3,000
3. Professional Outside Support
(Evaluation and Reporting)
$3,500
$0
$0
$3,500
4. Speakers/Trainers
$2,500
$0
$0
$2,500
5. Printing/Materials
$1,500
$0
$0
$1,500
6. Ambassador Stipends
$9,000
$0
$0
$9,000
7. Videographer/Outreach
Coordinator
$1,500
$0
$0
$1,500
8. NYE Student Packages (Polos,
Journals, Thumbdrives)
$3,000
$0
$0
$3,000
9. Supplies
$1,000
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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. Scholarships for NYE Students: $15,000. To incentivize the NYE students to pursue a career in the education field and
to meet one of the goals of being debt free, KTT is proposing to utilize a portion of the funds to provide scholarships to
the NYE program students that finish the program and go onto higher education. We have $500 per student times 30
students for the total $15,000. We know that a few of the students may not pursue education career even after finishing
the program so those funds will be pooled together and be part of a competitive scholarship application process for the
NYE students that are. This way we can reward all students and help them along the way to becoming an educator but
also provide them additional opportunity to secure more funding if others are not vested in pursuing the career.
2. Transportation to LEAs: $3,000. From experience with the Pilot Program, the cost associated with transportating the
students from one location to another will run around $1,000 per trip for this size of group with insurance and van
rentals. Since we are initially looking at visiting at least three LEAs, we have budgeted $3,000.
3. Professional Outside Support (Evaluation and Reporting): $3,500. To develop a well defined mechanism and process
to constantly evaluate the programs success and weaknesses, KTT will solicit support from professionals to do so. Based
on the pilot program, we have estimated $3,500 for those services.
4. Speakers/Trainers: $2,500. To give the students the most impactful program we can, KTT will bring speakers and
trainers in to present to cohort of students in the NYE program. We have estimated that on average the cost will be
$500 per session (this includes speaker fees and their travel costs if needed). We anticipate having at least five of these
speakers come through to present to the NYE program students.
5. Printing/Materials: $1,500. To provide the NYE program Ambassadors and students with the needed items to
complete assignments, tasks, and see the curriculum developed for the program, KTT will incur some costs to print those
items. KTT will also utilize this line item to cover costs associated with the speakers needs for material when they
present to the NYE program. Estimated cost is $1,500.
6. Ambassador Stipends: $9,000. To help the educators that will be the ambassadors and mentors the students, KTT will
provide them with a small stipend over the course of the year long program. It will be broken up into four payments to
ensure the Ambassadors continue their work and have provided support before receiving funds. Each ambassador (we
will have three total) will receive four payments of $750 throughout the year for a total of $3,000 to support the NYE
program. $3,000 * 3 = $9,000.

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7. Videographer/Outreach Coordinator: $1,500. Based on the pilot program and what we have completed to date, the
cost of having a videographer conduct interviews and shoot footage of the students/Ambassadors will be around $1,500
to include editing of footage and development of outreach materials that can be used throughout the NYE program to
encourage more students to participate in the future.
8. NYE Student Package (Polo, Journal, Thumbdrive): $3,000. KTT will provide each student with a welcome package that
includes a journal to write down notes, share thoughts on the program and complete assignments. We will also provide
them with a thumbdrive that contains resources on financial aid packages at schools, curriculum details, and other
documents associated with the NYE program. The thumbdrive will be used to gather additional information from all the
speakers and presenters over the course of the program. We estimate that the overall cost per student will be $100.
With 30 students that equates to $3,000.
9. Supplies: $1,000. KTT will have ink, paper, and other costs of developing the NYE program and communicating with
the students, ambassadors, and schools. We will utilize a small portion of the funds requested to stock our supplies for
the everyday use items and helping meet needs of the NYE Program. Estimated cost for supplies over the year is $1,000
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Cover Sheet
Municipality Information
1. Date of Application: 2/14/2020 (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): Bill Gates
4. Mailing Address: 301 West Jefferson Street
5. City: Phoenix
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85003
6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative:
Typed Name/Title: Milka Doom, Financial Business Analyst
Email Address: MC12percentgamingrant@mail.maricopa.gov
Signature:
Applicant Information
7. Department/Organization Name: Southwestern Institute for the Education of Native Americans (SIENA)
8. Is this a 501c non-profit Organization?
No
Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter
9. Application Contact Person: TJ Hansell
Title: Board President
10. Phone Number: 602.885.4454
11. Mailing Address: PO Box 6795
12. City: Goodyear
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85338
13. Email Address: tj@siena-az.org
Website Address: www.siena-az.org
Project Information
14. Project Name: Understanding Federal Funding: Every Students Succeeds Act and Johnson-O’Malley
15. Purpose of Grant: To provide training to Indian Education stakeholders regarding federal funds that impact the
education of Native Americans
16. Priority Funding Area
Education
17. Annual amount requested
$55,000
18. Number of years that funding is requested
1
19. Total amount requested (annual amount x
number of years)
$55,000
20. Has your organization received past funding
from GRIC? If yes, list each year and amount
No
21. Geographic area served

Maricopa County

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We have served hundreds of educators, indigenous families, and students at each of our three annual
conferences. In addition, we ran a five-month program entitled “Native American Fitness, Lifestyle, and
Health Careers” for students attending alternative high schools. Our mission is to develop healthy, well-
educated, informed, and productive Native American leaders at home, in school, and in the community. Our
goals are to significantly improve academic achievement among Arizona’s indigenous students in grades K-12
and to greatly improve the health and well-being of these students and their families.

This grant application is the first one since we rebranded and started to refocus on why we exist as a
nonprofit. Our goals are still the same, but our way of achieving is taking a new approach. This project will be
the first initiative aimed at helping our Native youth and the communities they serve. To help them, we are
combining our knowledge of the education sector and Federal funding arena to produce workshops intended
to help local education agencies (LEAs), Tribal communities, and the educators within those LEAs understand
how to best utilize the funding available and enlighten them on other sources of funding that could help
them improve the education within the State of Arizona for our Native youth.
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 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.”

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Maricopa County in this role would be a sponsor for the grant and could be a potential partner in helping the
schools within its boundaries that have a large Native American population become aware of the program.
The Southwestern Institute for the Education of Native Americans (SIENA) has been around since 2007
working within the State of Arizona to improve the educational outcomes of the students it serves. We
initially worked closely with several of the Tribal communities including Gila River Indian Community to help
expand and increase the opportunities to Native students. SIENA accomplished that through conferences and
program that included an “Iron Chef” type competition after teaching all the students about health and
wellness as well as how to prepare a dinner that was healthy and filling. Our Board of Directors led by TJ
Hansell (President) and our Chief Executive Officer/Founder Nadine Groenig have established relationships
with many schools within the state from their time with the Arizona Department of Education and their work
outside of that to improve the lives of Native Americans. These relationships include individuals with many of
the Cities like Maricopa, Mesa, Goodyear, Phoenix, and Scottsdale to name a few. They will leverage their
connections with those individuals and other groups to build awareness and grow their relationships with the
County and other officials.
3. Describe the proposed project and your plan to implement.
“Understanding Federal Funding: Title I-A, II-A, Title VI-A and Johnson-O’Malley,” will provide in-depth
training regarding each entitlement and the Johnson-O’Malley (JOM) Supplemental Indian Education
Program Modernization Act. Our target audience includes school board members; school district staff,
classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, and specialists; and Indian Education Committees (parents of Title VI
and JOM-eligible students). Our plan is to invite representatives of school districts with high-density schools
(25%+ Native American enrollment) to participate in the following sessions: 1) Allowable Uses of Federal
Funds for American Indians; 2) Data Analysis to Determine Best Use of Funds; 3) Federal Program Planning
and Evaluation; 4) Data Evaluation and Best Use of Funds; 5) Grant Application Development and Submission;
6) Tracking and Reporting Use of Federal Funds; and 7) Roles & Responsibilities Related to Federal Funding
Implementation. Sessions involving school staff will provide insight into the unique challenges faced by
indigenous students. Topics will include historical trauma, cultural competency, and best practices for
educating Native American students. Following the completion of general training, we will provide
customized technical assistance to participants through on-site visits. These workshops will focus on items
specific to individual districts, schools, school boards, and Indian Education Committee members. Follow-up
assistance will be provided via on-line modules, a link to frequently asked questions, conference calls, and
person-to-person contact.

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4. Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the Gila River
Indian Community.
Our project meets the Education priority identified by the Gila River Indian Community. By training school
board members, district staff, educators, specialists, and Indian Education Committees, these individuals will
be able to make appropriate and effective decisions regarding the use of federal educational funding. School
board members will be able to knowledgeably hold district superintendents accountable for using funds
appropriately; district superintendents will understand what their federal program directors are supposed to
do with the funds and oversee their use, tracking, and reporting; program directors and specialists (reading
and math) will have more confidence knowing what they can do with these funds to provide needed services
to their indigenous students; classroom teachers will be more effective with all of their students, knowing
that those who are falling behind are getting supplemental services that will bring them up to grade level;
educators and administrators will be aware of funding to support their own professional development;
parents serving on Indian Education Committees will be able to make informed decisions and how to
prioritize use of Title VI and JOM funds; and, most importantly, students will benefit from better informed,
confident, and well-trained adults making decisions on their behalf.
5. Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by the
project.
Native American students in Arizona achieve at the lowest rates academically compared to other ethnicities.
They have the highest dropout rates and the lowest graduation rates. This project will provide a solid
foundation of shared knowledge across all administrative and educational components in participating school
districts. This will allow a concerted effort to be made to meet the needs of the indigenous children they
serve. Our goal is to serve five high-density school districts, including school board members, district office
staff, educators, specialists, and Indian Education Committees (anticipated that 200 individuals will be
touched by the program).
6. Define the project as a new or continuing program. Has GRIC previously funded this project?
This is a new project and has not previously been funded by GRIC.
7. Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.

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Our period of performance if awarded will coincide with the signing of the award documents in October
2020. So our initial PoP will be something like November 1, 2020 – October 31, 2021, but we will be flexible
with the start and end dates to ensure we can meet the conditions of the terms and conditions within the
grant award.
8. Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
At the moment, SIENA is acting by itself. However, we will be working with many of the schools within
Maricopa County and across the state to start identifying potential partners to work with on this project.
With our teams relationships with the schools across the State, we are hoping to have a list of partner
schools by the time we are contacted about award.
9. Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this project?
Partial funding would be accepted, but it would affect how we roll out the project and what is contained
within. Many of the elements of the project hinge on being able to deliver them to schools that are
interested so that means developing materials and then doing so in a manner that many can be reached
despite any limitations in funding. With that in mind, if partial funding is presented, we would most likely
shift from in-person (very impactful and useful) to web based (less impactful) solutions.
10. Describe your plan for project financial 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.
The sustainability of the program will hinge on the success of the programs and the ability for SIENA to
become a recognized partner to schools within the State. As our reputation grows and our work continues to
achieve the goals it is intended to meet, we will see new revenue streams open and additional support come
from the communities being affected.
11. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
Participants will be assessed at the beginning of the project regarding their knowledge of the funding sources
involved. This will help us to determine the various levels of expertise among our audience and assist us in
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assessment will be made to determine retention of what was taught. We will customize follow-up training
based on the results of this mid-project assessment. At the end of the personalized follow-up training, each
participant will have time to apply their newly acquired knowledge. At the end of this period, on-site visits to
each school district and their school boards will be conducted to measure the impact of the project.
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.
SIENA has not applied for 12% State Shared Revenue funding from any of the Tribes in the state.

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Project Budget
Budget Period: Nov. 1, 2020 – Oct 31, 2021
For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail page.

Proposed Budget Expense
(list each budget item)
Amount
requested from
GRIC
Amount
requested or
secured from
other sources
In Kind
contributions
Total Budget
1. Professional Outside Support
(Curriculum Development & Trainer)

$25,000
$0
$0
$25,000
2. Computer and Projector
$2,000
$0
$0
$2,000
3. Website Development (Build Out
Resource Libraries and Content
$5,000
$0
$0
$5,000
4. Conference/Workshop Costs
(Refreshments, Rental, & more)
$5,000
$0
$0
$5,000
5. Computer Software (WebEx, Adobe
CS, Office 365)
$2,500
$0
$0
$2,500
6. Material Printing (Resource Guides,
jumpdrives, curriculum booklets)
$5,000
$0
$0
$5,000
7. Travel Costs (Mileage & Lodging)
$7,000
$0
$0
$7,000
8. Supplies (paper, ink, flipcharts)
$500
$0
$0
$500
9. Educational Resource Dev
(videographer, marketing/outreach
for conferences, & more)
$3,000
$0
$0
$3,000
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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. Professional Outside Support (Curriculum Development & Trainer): $25,000. To get the trainings and workshops
developed, SIENA will look for outside professionals to help in the development of the curriculum or training materials
to ensure that the team already in place at SIENA has the most accurate and consistent message that is backed up by the
2 CFR 200, Grants.gov, SAM.gov, EDGAR, and other sources to ensure confidence in the clientele. The development of
the curriculum will be intensive in the beginning and then it will slide to training and conducting the workshops. We
have estimated $50/hour for a qualified professional to support this effort at 500 total hours between the development
of the curriculum and conducting the trainings/workshops throughout the year.
2. Computer and Projector (accessories like mouse, cords, etc are included in overall cost): $2,000. To assist the SIENA
team, we will purchase one laptop computer that will house all the training materials, resources, and curriculum that
will be taken to all workshops to ensure we have ability to print, present, and share the information as needed. The
projector is added in case the areas we present have inadequate video ability or none at all. This will ensure the
materials can be presented to a larger group if a problem did arise at the location of the meeting with the AV. We
estimated the cost of a good laptop and projector by comparing various websites (Dell, HP, and TechSoup). Estimated
costs for a good laptop and accessories (mouse, cords) was $1,250 and the for a decent projector with protective case
was around $750 for a total of $2,000.
3. Conference/Workshop Costs: $5,000. To estimate for the costs of hosting an event/workshop, we estimated that we
would hold 10 – 20 workshops in the year with the average workshop having 20 attendees. While a good number of the
workshops will be at a school district, we will also hold them offsite at other facilities to encourage the participants to
have some buy-in. We will ensure to include light refreshments as it is customary to have some food at gathering with
Native communities. For each workshop, we estimated roughly $7.50/per person (refreshment, water, coffee costs on
average) so each workshop would cost $150 for refreshments or up to $3,000 if 20 workshops were conducted.
Additional costs include any rental fees associated with hosting a workshop (estimated $1,000) and the remaining
$1,000 was set aside to print the booklets, training materials, and other handouts provided to the participants at the
workshops.
4. Website Development (Build Out Libraries and Resource Pages): $5,000. To make the materials and training available
to the public and easily accessed, SIENA will need to build out our website or even a secondary site to host and hold all
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the site and help us access the best way to store all the materials, host the site, and coverage the costs of doing so. We
have $4,500 estimated to for the Web Developer to work with us throughout the year to build the site, maintain the
site, and train our team on how to update it with new content to ensure all the materials are being made available as
needed. The other $500 is estimated to cover the costs of the hosting, storage, and domain fees.
5. Computer Software: $2,500. To build out and create materials that are quality, SIENA will invest in several software
programs like Adobe CS, WebEx, and Office 365. Adobe CS is the creative suite of programs (InDesign, Illustrator, and
more) that will enable the team to create stunning, professional materials for the program in house versus having to hire
outside professionals to design, develop, and layout templates, publications, and more. WebEx will be one of the
primary vehicles for SIENAs team to not only host meeting with video, but also host webinars to remote schools and
others that are not able to participate in person. Office 365 will be needed to produce word documents, powerpoint
presentations, and excel templates to help with grant funding/management. These three are all based on a subscription
that is by user. Based on initial estimates and number of licenses needed, we estimated a little high at $2,500 to allow
for other software to be purchased if it is needed to help manage, present, or train individuals as part of the program.
6. Material Printing: $5,000. To provide all the required materials from the curriculum to resource guides for up to 200
individuals over the course of the year. With the amount of paper materials that we estimate, we conservatively
estimated $25 a person based on estimates for printing 200 booklets, 200 curriculum guides, and 200 additional pieces.
$25 * 200 = $5,000. This is one of the harder line items to estimate as the number of individuals attending could be
higher considering we are inviting school board members, educators, etc. over the course of a year or two separate
school years where turnover could occur.
7. Supplies: $500. Supplies was estimated at $500 for copier paper, ink, pens, markers, flipcharts and other materials
that SIENAs team would need to complete every day tasks as well as prepare for the workshops.
8. Travel Cost: $7,000. Based on the need to meet with many of the individual schools and districts in person, along with
the workshops, we estimated around 10,000 miles of travel in the valley over the course of a year which is slightly less
than what an average person drives on a yearly basis. This is also based on the fact that in order to build strong
relationships with the schools and educators, our team will want to do plenty of in-person meetings with them. At the
current IRS rate of $0.56/mile that equates to $5,600 for mileage costs. We included $1,400 for lodging and other travel
costs if we attend conferences in Flagstaff, Tucson, elsewhere as well as work with schools outside the immediate
driving area. Included in that $1400 is also any potential registration fees required to attend any conferences to help
SIENA stay informed on that educational issues for Native American students.

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9. Educational Resource Development: $3,000. This cost is slightly different from the Curriculum development as this
takes into account video resources to help add additional elements for training. It also has the outreach/awareness costs
associated within the line item which could include preparing booth at a conference or presenting at a function that
requires popups, table runner, or other items to promote the workshops and program to educators and administrators.
The videographer and editing is estimated at $2,000 with a minimum of 5 videos being produced. The remaining $1,000
is estimated for booth items at events like Native markets, Heard Museum, events at capitol, and others.
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Cover Sheet
Municipality Information
1. Date of Application: 2/12/2020 (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): Clint Hickman
4. Mailing Address: 301 W. Jefferson Street, Suite 960
5. City: Phoenix
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85003
6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative:
Typed Name/Title: Milka Doom
Email Address: MC12PercentGamingGrant@maricopa.gov
Signature:
Applicant Information
7. Department/Organization Name: Treasure House
8. Is this a 501c non-profit Organization?
No
Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter
9. Application Contact Person: Lauri Tanner Title: Executive Director
10. Phone Number: 314-749-1186
11. Mailing Address: 7815 W. Aspera Blvd.
12. City: Glendale
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85308
13. Email Address: lauri@treasurehouse.org
Website Address: www.treasurehouse.org
Project Information
14. Project Name: Employment Training and Life Skills Program
15. Purpose of Grant: Empowering young adults with cognitive disabilities (our residents) to find employment
and their own life solutions.
16. Priority Funding Area
Economic Development
17. Annual amount requested
$25,000
18. Number of years that funding is requested
1
19. Total amount requested (annual amount x
number of years)
$25,000
20. Has your organization received past
funding from GRIC? If yes, list each year and
amount
No
21. Geographic area served
Maricopa County

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Located in Glendale, Treasure House offers young adults with intellectual and developmental (IDD) a more
affordable place to live, and access to programs, education, and employment to live an independent life. We
provide a unique opportunity for young adults with IDD to enjoy their own furnished one-bedroom apartment
with access to family style amenities such as a kitchen, lounge, game room, patio and outdoor activities.
Formed in 2012 by former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner, and his wife, Brenda, Treasure House
opened its doors to its first residents in the Fall of 2018. The Warner’s vision and passion for Treasure House
was inspired by the love for their son, Zachary, and all that he has accomplished in his life, despite the
diagnoses and labels given to him.
The goal of Treasure House is to provide these young adults with a living environment that will support them
as they grow, develop and thrive. Treasure House’s model program includes 3 key principles/goals, creating a
framework for our residents to enjoy a fulfilling life:
1. Safety and Well Being: Residents enjoy reduced risks to their physical, social and emotional well-being,
which improves overall health outcomes.
2. Independence: Residents are provided with a supportive environment as they achieve and maintain
their goals for independent living.
3. Community: Residents contribute both to the community around them through employment,
fellowship, mentoring, volunteering, and as consumers.

“Treasure House is all that I had dreamed, and more. I didn’t realize the impact and how far it goes. Parents
approach me and say ‘I now can dream. My son is 10 years old, and I was already starting to worry about his
future, and now I have some place to dream about,’” said Brenda Warner.
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 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.”
Treasure House selected Maricopa County as the supporting municipality for this specific project, because
clients we serve come from throughout Maricopa County. We also have solid relationships with the City of

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Glendale and neighboring cities, gaining support, and conducting outreach to enroll young adults with
intellectual and developmental disabilities into our program. In addition, we conduct volunteer outreach to
many organizations throughout the Valley.
3. Describe the proposed project and your plan to implement.
Treasure House’s Employment Training and Life Skills Program is at the heart of our mission – empowering
young adults with cognitive disabilities (our residents) to make their own choices, find employment and create
their own life solutions.
The Employment Training and Life Skills Program enables residents to create a meaningful and actionable life
plan, including employment and educational goals, community engagement activities, and basic life skills
training challenges. The goal is for residents to obtain meaningful (defined as long-term and at least minimum
wage) employment and/or volunteer opportunities through this program.
Through this program, Treasure House provides solutions to obstacles that inhibit self-reliance and
employment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Treasure House focuses on our
residents’ strengths, talents, and abilities to identify the best ways to support their growth and achieve their
potential. Hands-on assistance, coaching/training, and transportation supports successful outcomes through:
• Tailored education/employment skills training (educational classes, information technology training, fine
motor training, soft skills training, communication skills, resume writing, job applications, interviewing
skills, dressing for success)
• Life skills training (cooking, cleaning, budgeting, shopping, social interactions, hygiene, etc.)
• Coordinated community/volunteer activities
• Enhanced communication/goal-setting
• Mentoring residents to self-advocate
• Increased quality of life
Our Life Coaches work with our residents on an individual basis to set and achieve their goals; they are critical
to the success of this program. Program activities take place daily, and new residents enter the program when
they become residents of Treasure House. Evaluation is ongoing, and client progress and goals set and
achieved are tracked in case management files. Program modifications are made as needed.
Resident Dylan is enjoying his job as a transporter at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, where he helps
move patients to surgery, treatment, or wherever they need to go. “The people are great; the atmosphere is
great – I absolutely love it,” said Dylan about life at Treasure House.
The goal is for Treasure House to help remove barriers for our young adults with cognitive disabilities, help
them realize their full potential, and support each resident as they reach for the stars and achieve their
dreams.

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“(Treasure House is) a really amazing place because if you put your mind to it, you can pretty much do
anything,” said Pearce, a resident. "One of my favorite parts of Treasure House is my Life Coach, Nadai. I work
at Amazon but I want to be a baker someday."

4. Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the Gila River
Indian Community.
Treasure House is applying under the Economic priority area, as this is a workforce development project that
provides workforce readiness and occupational skills training. It also fits under the Education priority area
given the education and training that takes place through the Employment Training and Life Skills Program.
5. Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by the
project.
For young adults with IDD, the transition from the public-school system to the adult world offers no further
educational goals, no employment, no interventions or services, and nothing to connect them to their
community (The Arc, 2017). Each year, between 150,000-200,000 students with disabilities age out of special
education (generally at age 22).

Most young adults with IDD will remain living at home (72%), where their loved ones lack the skills and
bandwidth to help them find meaningful engagement in their community. This is concerning, given the fact
that increased life expectancy for adults with IDD means most of these adults will long outlive their parents.
A 2016 Michigan State University report outlining the current state of recently transitioned students showed
the following obstacles:

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•Employment: 85% of adults with IDD are not employed; of the 15% that are employed, only 41% enjoy
regular employment, and only 57% earn at least minimum wage; and,
•Lack of resources: The above chronic unemployment and underemployment is attributed to excruciating
long waits for employment supports, including job training and placement.
A 2018 study by Accenture in partnership with the American Association of People with Disabilities and
Disability: IN reports that businesses that actively seek to employ people with disabilities outperform
businesses that do not. Their revenues were 28% higher, net income was two times more, and profit margins
were higher by 30%. Additionally, the Department of Labor found that employers who embraced disability saw
a 90% increase in employee retention.
6. Define the project as a new or continuing program. Has GRIC previously funded this project?
Treasure House’s Employment Training and Life Skills Program is a continuing program that is in its second
year as Treasure House opened to residents in the Fall of 2018. This project has not been previously funded by
GRIC.
7. Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
Project activities will take place on an ongoing basis throughout the grant term.
8. Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
Our Workforce Development partners contribute significant value to the program and are key to its success by
providing volunteer and paid employment roles for our residents. Employers of our residents include Inspira,
Harkins, Banner Thunderbird Hospital, Amazon, and Treasure House itself. Organizations that provide
volunteer opportunities for our residents include Arizona Humane Society, Dutch Bros, and local elementary
schools.
These organizations benefit from our residents by receiving their contributed work hours, creating a
reciprocally beneficial partnership. Beyond just the work our residents provide for them, the partnership also
benefits those organizations by demonstrating the value of inclusivity in their workplaces and communities. In
addition, workplace productivity increased, as well as employee retention
(https://www.business.com/articles/hire-disabled-people/). When they have positive experiences employing
individuals with IDD, because of the well-coordinated and well-supported system Treasure House has in place,
stigma and barriers are reduced for all people with disabilities. These effects extend to the customers of these
organizations as well. Including individuals with IDD in the workplace benefits everyone whom it involves and
contributes to greater inclusivity in society as a whole.

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9. Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this project?
The Employment Training and Life Skills Program is an integral component to the Treasure House mission;
therefore, this project will proceed with partial funding as our goal is to help our residents become self-
sufficient and contributing members of the community.
10. Describe your plan for project financial 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.
Funding for this program will be sustained through our signature special event (Celebrity Game Night),
foundation and corporate grants, Board and individual donations, and program revenue.
Treasure House’s leadership and Board of Directors is committed to financial sustainability, which is
exemplified through their dedication to further our mission. We welcomed CEO Lauri Tanner in November
2018 to lead the organization into the next phase of its lifecycle. Lauri has extensive experience, and a
successful track record, working in both operations and fundraising.
Our Board is comprised of 14 prominent business/community leaders and philanthropists who donate
generously and actively plan and participate in fundraising events. In addition, our Advisory Board has three
members and we recently created a Young Professionals Board for young adults, ages 21-40. These young
professionals mirror the age range of the residents we serve and will be actively involved in fundraising
efforts.
11. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
Evaluation is ongoing, and client progress and goals set and achieved are tracked in case management files.
Program modifications are made on an as needed basis. Progress and results of our organization and programs
is also documented through pre- and post-surveys, client satisfaction surveys, and client observation.
Success will also be measured through the number of clients served, the number of clients who secure gainful
employment or the education skills to become employed, and our clients’ progress and goals achieved.
As a result of the Employment Training and Life Skills Program, we expect each participating resident (for each
of our residents age 18+ with an IDD) by the end of the grant-funded period, to exhibit or demonstrate:
• new learning and skills training related to future employment;
• new life skills;
• an ability to communicate personal needs and desires;
• progress towards their own goals;

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• advocate for their own wants and needs; and
• a self-reported increased quality of life.
In addition, we expect the following positive employment and community outcomes by the end of the grant-
funded period, for the residents participating in this program (for each of our residents):
Measurable/quantifiable metrics:
• 100% of residents experience increased quality of life through educational, social, and employment
opportunities.
• 100% of residents will create a life plan, including employment/educational goals and community
engagement activities;
• 80% will obtain meaningful (defined as long-term/at least minimum wage) employment.
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.
Not applicable. Treasure House has only applied to Gila River Indian Community, and this is our second
request.

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Project Budget
Budget Period: November 1, 2020 – October 31, 2021
For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail page.

Proposed Budget Expense
(list each budget item)
Amount
requested from
GRIC
Amount
requested or
secured from
other sources
In Kind
contributions
Total Budget
1. Salaries and Wages
$14,040
$37,960
$0
$52,000
2. Supplies
$4,000
$10,000
$0
$14,000
3. Consultants and Professional
Fees
$4,800
$11,200
$0
$16,000
4. Travel
$2,160
$5,840
$0
$8,000
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$0
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$0
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$0
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$0
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$0
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$0
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$0
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$0
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$0
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$0
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Total Budget
$25,000
$65,000
$0
$90,000

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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. Salaries and Wages: $14,040. Includes 2.0 FTE for our Life Coaches that provide direct services for residents.
2. Supplies: $4,000. All program supply costs associated with teaching workforce development skills, as well as
costs to attend job fairs and other community integration events.
3. Consultants and Professional Fees: $4,800. Workforce Development Training – Workforce development
education, activities, and training.
4. Travel: $2,160. Transportation and travel costs for employment or volunteer-related activities.
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Other explanation: Costs for successful completion of this project are outlined in the budget above. These include a
portion of the salaries of our Life Coaches who will work directly with clients in the program, transportation costs
for clients in the program, program supplies, and workforce development training education and activities.

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Cover Sheet
Municipality Information
1. Date of Application: 2/14/2020 (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): Clint Hickman, Chairman
4. Mailing Address: 301 W. Jefferson Ave., Suite 960
5. City: Phoenix
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85003
6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative:
Typed Name/Title: Milka Doom, Financial Business Analyst
Email Address: MC12PercentGamingGrant@mail.maricopa.gov
Signature:
Applicant Information
7. Department/Organization Name: First Place® AZ
8. Is this a 501c non-profit Organization?
No
Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter
9. Application Contact Person: Denise D. Resnik Title: Founder, President & CEO
10. Phone Number: 602-228-3928
11. Mailing Address: 717 E. Maryland Ave., Suite 110
12. City: Phoenix
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85014
13. Email Address: denise@firstplaceaz.org
Website Address: firstplaceaz.org
Project Information
14. Project Name: First Place–Phoenix Residential Security Program
15. Purpose of Grant: To fund additional security equipment and training for the First Place–Phoenix property
16. Priority Funding Area
Public Safety
17. Annual amount requested
$29,200
18. Number of years that funding is requested
Year 1
19. Total amount requested (annual amount x
number of years)
$29,200
20. Has your organization received past funding
from GRIC? If yes, list each year and amount
Yes. 2018: $74,000
21. Geographic area served
Phoenix Metropolitan Area

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Led by market principles, First Place is creating replicable residential and post-secondary education models that promote
collaboration among the private, public, nonprofit and philanthropic sectors to serve as catalysts for advancing public
policy focused on solutions for special adult populations. Such advances support local economic development and create
opportunities for long-term employment and independent/interdependent living for members of this population.
First Place–Phoenix broke ground in December 2016 and opened doors to residents in July 2018. This unique
development offers three primary components:
1) First Place Apartments—with 55 studio, one-, two- and four-bedroom units for up to 79 residents—provide access to
various services and amenities with the benefits of community-connected, independent living; 2) First Place Transition
Academy, operated by our sister nonprofit the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC), offers a two-
year, 32-course life skills program—the Learn4Independence® Curriculum—to prepare residents for employment and to
live more independently; 3) First Place Global Leadership Institute represents a faculty of experts from across the
country focused on pressing concerns for accessibility to more housing and independent living options for individuals
with special needs. It serves as an international education and training center for professionals, support staff and
medical personnel, as well as a robust site for research and advancements in public policy. The Institute’s five centers
facilitate the critical work and impact of First Place and include: Maricopa County IDA Center for Education, Training &
Employment; Center for Real Estate & Community Development; Colonel Harland Sanders Center for Applied Research;
Mulzet Center for Expression/Communication; and Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Center for Public Policy.
The Global Leadership Institute also focuses on multidisciplinary study and research for educators and medical
professionals for the creation of more residential options supporting greater independence for this population. The
Institute is focused on establishing and implementing and maintaining best practices, including security at First Place–
Phoenix and beyond.

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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 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.”
First Place has received the following municipal/government funding:
•
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority (IDA): $335,000 community investment grant for the First
Place Global Leadership Institute’s Center for Training, Education & Employment
•
Phoenix IDA: $250,000 community investment grant for the expansion of the First Place Transition Academy
3. Describe the proposed project and your plan to implement.
First Place–Phoenix is a first “home away from home” for many adults with autism and other
neurodiversities. Their parents and families have been their lifelong lifelines of constant support. Results from
various focus groups conducted with current and potential residents with autism and their families indicate that
security is a top priority.
For many members of special populations like those we serve, associated core deficits in key areas linked to
greater independence—executive function, communication and social connectedness—are a challenge and
often an obstacle to independent living. With this in mind, First Place has emphasized the focus on security to
further promote confidence and self-sufficiency, critical components of successful independent living.
To shore up GRIC’s 2018 support and to enhance the current program, First Place is seeking a 2020 grant to fund
additional security equipment and training for the First Place–Phoenix property. This includes the following:
•
Installation of safety barriers in the form of protective laminate for the main entrance glass doors and for
the south and west windows of the culinary teaching kitchen on the ground floor.
•
Purchase, installation and reconfiguration of an additional firewall to increase technology security for
residents and staff. This involves reconfiguring our infrastructure into two separate internet lines through
two separate firewalls—one for First Place business and one for First Place residents. This will allow us to
focus additional security on the resident firewall with the goal of preventing access to potentially harmful
internet sites.
•
Three additional iGuardStove monitors for the remaining three stove/oven ranges of the four identical
stations of the culinary teaching kitchen on the ground floor of First Place–Phoenix

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•
Annual subscription to various safety/security modules from openfuturelearning.org. Topics range from
health and safety and preventing abuse to boundaries and trauma-informed care.
First Place–Phoenix is a first “home away from home” for many adults with autism and other neurodiversities.
Their parents and families have been their lifelong lifelines of constant support. Results from various focus
groups conducted with current and potential residents with autism and their families indicate that security is a
top priority.
For many members of special populations like those we serve, associated core deficits in key areas linked to
greater independence—executive function, communication and social connectedness—are a challenge and
often an obstacle to independent living. With this in mind, First Place has emphasized the focus on security to
further promote confidence and self-sufficiency, critical components of successful independent living.
To shore up GRIC’s 2018 support and to enhance the current program, First Place is seeking a 2020 grant to fund
additional security equipment and training for the First Place–Phoenix property. This includes the following:
•
Installation of safety barriers in the form of protective laminate for the main entrance glass doors and for
the south and west windows of the culinary teaching kitchen on the ground floor.
•
Purchase, installation and reconfiguration of an additional firewall to increase technology security for
residents and staff. This involves reconfiguring our infrastructure into two separate internet lines through
two separate firewalls—one for First Place business and one for First Place residents. This will allow us to
focus additional security on the resident firewall with the goal of preventing access to potentially harmful
internet sites.
•
Three additional iGuardStove monitors for the remaining three stove/oven ranges of the four identical
stations of the culinary teaching kitchen on the ground floor of First Place–Phoenix
•
Annual subscription to various safety/security modules from openfuturelearning.org. Topics range from
health and safety and preventing abuse to boundaries and trauma-informed care.
•
In 2019, First Place–Phoenix hosted the launch of a new county-wide collaboration focused on first
responder and community training based on the work of Emily Ann Iland and her “Be Safe” program. This
important event involved Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone and 30 of his deputies and officers along
with more than 30 First Place residents and staff members, as well as various autism community leaders.
Our goal is to expand this successful coordinated, collaborative training by involving other first responders
and the community at large within the Greater Phoenix area.

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Funding from GRIC sets the stage for cross-training in a pilot program focused on “issues of cause” before
they become “issues of crime,” allowing us to continue to build on the foundation established since opening
our doors in summer 2018. We intent to focus on the security of all who live and work at First Place–Phoenix
through the lessons we learn and trainings we lead. Ongoing cross-training is an integral part of establishing
protocols and helping mitigate and de-escalate potentially negative interactions, as well as creating an
environment of structured learning where residents can learn the natural consequences of their actions but
also how to deal with any potentially distressing situations.
Program Goals:
•
Provide a secure residential and learning environment—both physical and developmental—that helps
residents further hone life skills and results in more independent living, as well as offers families and
caregivers peace of mind.
•
Offer an effective, comprehensive program for identifying and addressing potential on- and off-site security
issues.
•
Serve as a model primed for ongoing research, measurable outcomes and education through ongoing
training involving various collaborative community partners with the same goals for inclusive public safety.
•
Share best practices where applicable throughout Arizona and across the U.S.

The role of the First Place Global Leadership Institute continues to play an integral role in the creation of new and the
fine-tuning of existing programs—including behavioral health—that focus on healthier, more secure lifestyles to help
guide individual growth, independence and employment. This includes direct involvement in life skills training and
education for residents and the ongoing training and evaluation of staff and direct support service providers.
4. Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the Gila River
Indian Community.
The First Place–Phoenix Residential Security Program satisfies the “Public Safety” priority funding area identified
by the Gila River Indian Community.

Products, services and programs that reduce risk and improve outcomes in the areas of security are critical to the
robust community life that First Place–Phoenix provides for its residents. Additional funding of this project will not
only allow First Place to continue to establish sound, preventive security measures as outlined in this proposal, but it
will connect residents to the broader community, as well as help to build and maintain positive relationships with first
responders—police, sheriff and fire—who are so critical to maintaining public safety.

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It is also the goal of First Place to continue interfacing with and teaching first responders about the unique behaviors
and needs of adults with autism and other special abilities, who are often misunderstood, in order to foster lasting,
trusting relationships that enhance overall security within and outside of First Place.
5. Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by the
project.
First Place AZ is leveraging the investment of 20-plus years in community development by the Southwest Autism
Research & Resource Center (SARRC), our sister nonprofit, by addressing the needs of an ever-increasing population of
U.S. children with autism—approximately 50,000 to 60,000 per year in the U.S. transitioning to adulthood.
First Place recognizes the need for innovative solutions when considering the following updated data since our 2018
GRIC grant and the lifelong challenges for this population:
•
Autism remains the largest disability group among adults in the U.S.
•
The incidence of autism today is 1 in 59 compared with 1 in 2,500 20 years ago.
•
National data indicates that the vast majority of adults with autism are either unemployed or underemployed,
with estimates ranging to as high as 90%.
•
The lifetime incremental cost per individual in this population: $2.4 million

The target population served by First Place is adults ages 18 and older with autism and other special abilities. First Place–
Phoenix will ultimately serve about 80 residents, including First Place Transition Academy participants and First Place
fellows, with approximately 45 First Place and SARRC on-site staff members combined. Hundreds of direct support
service providers, professionals (first responders, medical, educational), community leaders, employers and families also
come and go throughout the year from across our state, the U.S. and abroad.

First Place has worked with the same security company for a full year. Staff has received several trainings since that
time, including procedures for the following emergency situations: injury, intruder, active shooter and extreme weather,
to a name a few. The owner of the security company has 30 years of law enforcement experience, including 15 years in
SWAT operations, and is passionate about keeping people safe. This is achieved through the physical environment and
reality-based preparedness training for all skill levels—through a collaborative approach—for today’s unfortunate, real-
world situations, in both urban and rural settings. Specifically, as an additional safety barrier, the glass applications
specified in section 3 of this funding request will provide additional time to save lives in the event of any type of

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unexpected, emergency situation. The other items listed in section 3 will also contribute to a more comprehensively
secure living and working environment for First Place residents, staff and visitors.
6. Define the project as a new or continuing program. Has GRIC previously funded this project?
This is a continuing program. First Place received initial GRIC funding in 2018.
7. Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
•
Purchase of equipment: by March/April 2020
•
Installation of equipment: by May/June 2020
•
Testing of equipment: by June 2020
•
Training, use and maintenance of equipment: starting July 2020

While this is a flexible timeline without potentially restrictive contingencies (construction, initial move-in, etc.), First
Place desires to implement effective use of the proposed security equipment and training as soon as possible.
8. Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
•
Safe Haven Defense LLC, a Phoenix-based company that manufactures “exigent protection” security
products, including the laminate described in this application

•
Phoenix Information Technologies, a local vendor providing firewall and installation/re-configuration

•
iGuardFire, the company providing First Place three additional range monitors (also provided equipment
and training funded by GRIC in 2018)

•
Greater Phoenix first responders (police, sheriff, deputies, fire) who will continue participating in the
implementation of First Place–Phoenix’s ongoing security and first-responder training plan.

•
First Place and SARRC staff, as well as operators of the First Place Transition Academy, who will
continuously evaluate data and develop protocols for ongoing security training and education.
9. Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this project?
Yes. With partial funding, First Place would move forward with implementing the continuation of the Residential
Security Program and continue seeking funding from other public, private, nonprofit and philanthropic sources to meet
the goal of establishing a secure property for residents and staff of and visitors to First Place–Phoenix.

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10. Describe your plan for project financial 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.
Project sustainability beyond the grant period is accomplished in several ways. After the initial grant from GRIC in 2018,
the focus remains ongoing training and monitoring of residential outcomes. We are pleased to report that since the
iGuardFire range monitors were installed in 2018-19, there have been no incidents tied to stove/oven issues in
residents’ apartment units. (This proposal also lists an additional three iGuardFire range monitors for the first-floor
culinary teaching kitchen; only one of the four ranges in the four cooking stations has a monitor.) The security camera
equipment funded in 2018 has also been instrumental in keeping the premises secure. The Residential Security Program
leads to more secure outcomes for those who reside and work at First Place.
11. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
Evaluation of program progress and success will be measured through ongoing assessments conducted at First
Place–Phoenix, including training of staff and residents where required for implementation of our Residential
Security Program, a continuation of the program funded by GRIC in 2018; ongoing monitoring each individual’s
level of functionality and ability in their apartments; ongoing maintenance and implementation of the First Place
Safety Plan protocols; maintenance of a Resident Emergency Profile, or REP, for each resident listing current
medications, medical history, emergency contacts, etc.; and the ongoing engagement of Phoenix first
responders.
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.
First Place–AZ received a 12% gaming grant from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community in the amount of
$120,000 in 2016 and $51,000 in 2017 to fund the purchase of appliances (refrigerators, stoves/ovens, microwaves,
washers, dryers) for the First Place Apartments and for the First Place teaching kitchen. This investment will
support hundreds of people with different abilities to build their life skills and provide opportunities for safer,
greater independence while at First Place, their next place or more places informed and inspired through our work.

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Project Budget
Budget Period: Year 1
For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail page.

Proposed Budget Expense
(list each budget item)
Amount
requested from
GRIC
Amount
requested or
secured from
other sources
In Kind
contributions
Total Budget
1. Protective, blunt-force resistant
laminate application to front doors
$4,625
$0
$0
$4,625
2. Protective application of ground-
floor culinary teaching kitchen
windows
$960
$0
$0
$960
3. Additional firewall
$750
$0
$0
$750
4. Installation and reconfiguration of
additional firewall
$2,000
$0
$0
$2,000
5. iGuardStove monitors (3)
$1,620
$0
$0
$1,620
6. Annual subscription to various
safety/security modules
$1,345
$0
$0
$1,345
7. Staff training & community
outreach
$17,900
$0
$0
$17,900
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$0
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$0
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Total Budget
$29,200
$0
$0
$29,200

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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. $4,625: Represents 37 sq. ft. @ $125 per sq. ft. for protective laminate application of main entrance glass doors
2. $960: Represents 24 sq. ft. @ $40 per sq. ft. for protective laminate application of ground-floor culinary teaching
kitchen windows
3. $750: Cost for an additional firewall for enhanced internet protection
4. $2,000: Cost for installation and reconfiguration of additional firewall
5. $1,620: Cost for 3 additional iGuardStove monitors for the remaining three of four stations in the culinary teaching
kitchen on the ground floor of First Place–Phoenix.
6. $1,345: Cost for annual subscription ($112 per month) to various security modules through openfuturelearning.org.
7. $17,900: Cost of staff training comprises staff time from three different areas at First Place–Phoenix: executive
director; director of the Global Leadership Institute’s Center for Education, Training & Employment; director of support;
as well as coordinated community outreach.
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Data Entry
Receipt
Evaluation
Review Approval - Amount $ Denial

Cover Sheet
Municipality Information
1. Date of Application: 2/14/2020 (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): Clint Hickman
4. Mailing Address: 301 West Jefferson Street
5. City: Phoenix
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85003
6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative:
Typed Name/Title: Milka Doom
Email Address: milka.doom@maricopa.gov
Signature:
Applicant Information
7. Department/Organization Name: New Life Center
8. Is this a 501c non-profit Organization?
No
Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter
9. Application Contact Person: Devin DeFendis Title: Community Development Director
10. Phone Number: (623) 932-4404 x101
11. Mailing Address: Click here to enter text.
12. City: Goodyear
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85395
13. Email Address: ddefendis@newlifectr.org
Website Address: newlifectr.org
Project Information
14. Project Name: Emergency Shelter Program
15. Purpose of Grant: Protect women and children who have experienced domestic violence
16. Priority Funding Area
Public Safety
17. Annual amount requested
$300000
18. Number of years that funding is requested
1
19. Total amount requested (annual amount x
number of years)
$300000
20. Has your organization received past funding
from GRIC? If yes, list each year and amount
0
21. Geographic area served
Maricopa County

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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.
New Life Center, a comprehensive provider of domestic violence emergency shelter founded in 1991,
provides shelter, counseling, advocacy and other services necessary to over 1,000 women and children
annually. Programs at New Life Center empower families to live independent, violence-free lives and help
survivors heal from the trauma of domestic violence. Last year, New Life Center provided over 33,000 bed
nights, 27,000 meals, 12,400 hours of support.
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 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.”
New Life Center partners with municipal partners to provide shelter and services to residents of several
valley cities. New Life also partners with the state of Arizona to coordinate and administer sexual-assault-
investigation training for law enforcement, sex crimes investigators and prosecutors.
3. Describe the proposed project and your plan to implement.
New Life Center seeks $300,000 to support he Emergency Shelter Program, Our Emergency Shelter Program
is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Survivors of domestic abuse and sexual
violence can live in New Life Center’s emergency shelter for up to 120 days. New Life Center is unique in its
physical composition: each family is given their own casita, rather than apartment, unit, room, or even
merely share of a room. Each casita has its own bathroom, shower, beds, closets, dressers, sitting area, and
television. Implementing a client-centered approach, Case Managers and Family Advocates support residents
who guide the creation of their case plan, with goals centered on attaining self-sufficiency. All shelter
residents access safety planning, basic hygiene needs, clothing, meals, individual and family emotional
support/counseling, psychoeducational support groups, case management, resources and referrals, lay legal
advocacy, housing.

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4. Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the Gila River
Indian Community.
Gila River Indian Community’s priorities include health care, education, economic development, public
safety, and transportation. Focused on the overall health and safety of women and children who have
survived domestic abuse and sexual violence, the Emergency Shelter Program addresses education, health,
and safety. The mission of New Life Center is to help eliminate domestic and sexual violence through support
services, education, and expertise. Its vision is an Arizona where all live free of domestic and sexual violence.
New Life Center believes that every family has the right to live free from violence. The passion of our board,
volunteers, and staff extends to the youngest victims of domestic violence – children who witness domestic
violence or are abused themselves.
5. Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by the
project.
Survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence are: 3X more likely to suffer from depression; 4X more likely
to contemplate suicide; 6X more likely to suffer from PTSD; 13X more likely to abuse alcohol; 26X more likely
to abuse drugs. They are more likely to experience: low self-esteem; self-destructive behaviors; impaired
psychological development; impaired social behavior; difficulty establishing intimate personal relationships;
problems at school or work; aggression; anger; feelings of worthlessness; isolation and alienation from
friends and family; and revictimization (such as rape or exploitation).
In Arizona, 1 in 3 women or nearly one million people have reported being victimized (sexual assault, dating
abuse, domestic violence, and gender-based violence). The estimated rate for children in abusive and
sexually violent/exploitive households is nearly 50%.
6. Define the project as a new or continuing program. Has GRIC previously funded this project?
The Emergency Shelter Program is an existing, ongoing program. It has operated continually since 1991. New
Life Center has never previously applied for support from the Gila River Indian Community.
7. Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.

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Because the Emergency Shelter Program is an existing, ongoing program – and never closes – there is no
implementation schedule or timetable with start or end dates. New Life Center projects to expend all funds
awarded within six months of receipt.
8. Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
There are several foundations and corporate partners who support New Life Center and the Emergency
Shelter Program. Annually, the Cincinnati Reds, Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, Freeport McMoRan, John
F. Long Foundation, SRP, Season for Sharing, In-N-Out Burger Foundation, and Cardinals Charities support the
RW program with financial contributions.
9. Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this project?
New Life Center has operated the Emergency Shelter Program without interruption for nearly twenty years.
In that time, the program has provided emergency assistance for over 10,000 women and children. Such a
level of support and impact has only been possible due to the generous commitment of community partners
like the Gila River Indian Community. Any level of funding awarded will completely and directly support the
well-being and health of women and children who have survived domestic abuse and sexual violence.
10. Describe your plan for project financial 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.
New Life Center has operated since 1991, providing advocacy and direct support for women and children
who have survived domestic abuse and sexual violence in many capacities. New Life Center enjoys the
benefits of a dedicated community, including volunteers who regularly give 5,000 – 10,000 hours annually
($150,000 - $200,000 value). Philanthropic dollars from grants, corporate sponsorship, and individual donors
have created a stable revenue base for New Life Center. New Life Center also has a social enterprise, Hope’s
Closet, a thrift store that serves two important purposes: providing clothing and furnishings to all residents,
and creating revenue for the operation of the Emergency Shelter Program.
11. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
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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.
In 2018, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community invited New Life Center to apply for funding and
awarded a one-year grant. That single year of funding was the only time New Life Center has ever applied or
received funding from any tribe.

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For Office Use Only:
Data Entry
Receipt
Evaluation
Review  Approval - Amount $  Denial

Cover Sheet
Municipality Information
1. Date of Application: 2/11/2020 (NOTE: Click or use up/down arrow keys to move among fields)
2. Name of City, Town or County: Maricopa
3. Mayor (City or Town) or Board of Supervisor’s Chairman (County): Bill Gates
4. Mailing Address: 301 W. Jefferson, 9th Floor
5. City: P
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85003
6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative:
Typed Name/Title: Milka Doom, FBA
Email Address: MC12PercentGamingGra@maricopa.gov
Signature:
Applicant Information
7. Department/Organization Name: Arizona YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix
8. Is this a 501c non-profit Organization?
No
Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter
9. Application Contact Person: Debbie Esparza Title: CEO
10. Phone Number: 602-258-0990
11. Mailing Address: 2999 N. 44th St. #250
12. City: Phoenix
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85018
13. Email Address: Debbie.esparza@ywcaaz.org Website Address: www.ywcaaz.org
Project Information
14. Project Name: Own It Financial Education
15. Purpose of Grant: To improve the economic status of disadvantaged women through financial education.
16. Priority Funding Area
Education
17. Annual amount requested
$5,000
18. Number of years that funding is requested
1

19. Total amount requested (annual amount x
number of years)
$5,000
20. Has your organization received past funding
from GRIC? If yes, list each year and amount
No
21. Geographic area served
Maricopa County

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The Senior Meals program feeds, engages, and sustains vulnerable seniors and disabled adults in Glendale
and El Mirage, providing the only Meals-on-Wheels program in that area. Own It Financial Education provides
financial education to disadvantaged women and their families through collaborative efforts with 40 other
non-profits and organizations. The Women’s Empowerment Series and Young Women’s Forum elevates
women and young professionals. And YWCA’s Stand Against Racism advocates for the elimination of racism
and the end to the gender pay gap.

Organization Goals:
Goal A: Fund Development: Create, implement, and manage a comprehensive fundraising operation
Goal B: Organizational Development: Ensure the YWCA is financially sound and has appropriate policies and
procedures in place to strengthen stability and accountability
Goal C Board Development: Enhance the Board to represent the community and strengthen the organization
Goal D: Marketing and Communications: Strengthen the brand and increase awareness of the YWCA
Goal E: Programs: Create and sustain programs that achieve our mission

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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 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.”
YWCA’s Own It program works with a number of the City of Phoenix related groups and receives funding
from the City of Glendale for our Meals on Wheels and Senior Meals Program.
3. Describe the proposed project and your plan to implement.
Since 2003 the Own It Financial Education Program improves the economic status of participants through a
multi-week curriculum of fiscal management education with different topics each week. The goal of Own It is
to help low-income women and their families manage financial resources more effectively, reduce personal
debt, and increase savings. The program is facilitated in English and Spanish by volunteer certified financial
professionals who focus on a different aspect of managing money. Instructors help clients evaluate their
financial situation and assess their needs, strengths, and abilities related to financial success. Each participant
receives a workbook. Instructors use the workbooks to supplement instruction, collect handouts, and
conduct classroom exercises. Instructors teach clients how to create and manage a budget, open and manage
checking and savings accounts, develop a savings plan, reduce debt, and establish healthy financial habits.
Our financial coaches provide ongoing support to help graduates practice their new skills and tools, and
connect them with additional community resources they may need to continue achieving their financial
goals.
The curriculum includes:
Week One: Money Management; Dreams, Values, Goals
Week Two: Overcoming Obstacles; Communicating About Money
Week Three: Creating a Spending Plan; Record Keeping
Week Four: Understanding Credit; Financial Institutions.
This curriculum creates proven changes in participants' behavioral habits demonstrated through program
evaluations. The program is offered in collaboration with community partners at various locations across the
Valley and on-site at the YWCA’s office in Phoenix.

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4. Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the Gila River
Indian Community.
The YWCA has provided financial education for nearly 16 years, and we recognize that additional populations
we could impact include children, youth, and minority/underserved families. This need is supported by the
Jump$tart Coalition’s National Survey of High School and College Students which indicates that the financial
literacy of high school students has fallen to its lowest level ever. Other statistics indicate increased disparity
in net worth between population groups. According to the National Endowment for Financial Education
(NEFE), the current disparity in net worth between Latinos and Whites is $9,720 vs. $94,800
5. Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by the
project.
Own It Financial Education empowers vulnerable women, men, and economically challenged teens and young
adults with financial knowledge and tangible tools to create a successful financial future to stop them from
sliding into poverty. Children and youth are uniquely impacted by their interactions with household finances.
Own It verifies income eligibility and surveys to measure client knowledge and before and after the course. We
anticipate 900 participants in our 2019-2020 fiscal year.
6. Define the project as a new or continuing program. Has GRIC previously funded this project?
Continuing program, with no prior GRIC funding.
7. Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
Courses are scheduled and provided throughout the year at the YWCA office and at partner locations.
8. Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
Community partners and their roles:
1. Southeast Regional Library, Maricopa County Library District on-site program provided for clients
2. Valley of the Sun United Way Financial Stability Coalition Collaborative partnership to improve standardize
outcomes
3. UMOM on-site program provided for clients
4. Teen Outreach Pregnancy Services on-site program provided for clients
5. Mesa Community College on-site program provided for students
6. Child Crisis Arizona on-site program provided for clients

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7. Girls Scouts Arizona Cactus-Pine Council on-site program provided for clients
8. Fresh Start Women's Foundation on-site program provided for clients
9. Estrella High School on-site program provided for students
10. Maggie's Place on-site program provided for clients
11. City of Phoenix on-site program provided for clients
12. Girl Scouts Financial Literacy Innovation Circle Collaborative partnership to improve financial literacy
outcomes in Girl Scout programs
13. Homeward Bound on-site program provided for clients
9. Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this project?
It costs approximately $5,000 to conduct one four week course. If we received partial funding we would seek to
secure the remaining funds through other sources.
10. Describe your plan for project financial 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.
The YWCA is one of 12 nonprofits participating in United Way's Financial Stability Partnership (FSP). The purpose
of the FSP partnership is to create a shared performance management system to be utilized by small and
midsize nonprofits that provide financial education and empowerment services. With this system, we can share
the infrastructure for measuring impact and leverage this data for program development and measurement of
social return on investment. As the program grows and succeeds, the investment from potential funders will
also grow.
11. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
The YWCA tracks and monitors participation in the Own It program through attendance in the four-week
program. Course participation is measured through the weekly program evaluations submitted by the program
participants. The YWCA uses the information collected from the program participants in the United Way's
Financial Stability demographic survey to determine our projected goals. The achievement information is
gathered through the nine month follow-up with each participant. The output measures are shared with our
community partners to demonstrate the impact of the program and a secondary review of the evaluations is
completed to ensure the curriculum meets the needs of the participants.

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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.
We have submitted grants to Gila River Indian Community, Tohono Oodham, and Fort McDowell Yavapai Tribes
in the past five years and received $5,000 from Fort McDowell Yavapai in 2019 for our Senior Meals Program.

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Project Budget
Budget Period: 7/1/2019 to 6/30/2020
For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail page.

Proposed Budget Expense
(list each budget item)
Amount
requested from
GRIC
Amount
requested or
secured from
other sources
In Kind
contributions
Total Budget
1. Communications- Phones
$0
$1,585.81
$0
$1,585.81
2. Employee Benefits
$0
$24,775.29
$0
$24,775.29
3. Equipment
$0
$2,505.63
$0
$2,505.63
4. Occupancy-Bldg-Permits
$0
$24,409.43
$0
$24,409.43
5. Operational/Technical Expense
$0
$6,380.40
$0
$6,380.40
6. Payroll Taxes
$0
$14,674.61
$0
$14,674.61
7. Postage
$0
$323.29
$0
$323.29
8. Printing
$0
$1,221.00
$0
$1,221.00
9. Professional Services
$0
$3,078.00
$0
$3,078.00
10. Program Supplies
$0
$4,000.00
$0
$4,000.00
11. Salaries
$5,000
$155,378.22
$0
$160,378.22
12. Supplies-Office
$0
$1,638.72
$0
$1,638.72
13. Transportation
$0
$5,520.00
$0
$5,520.00
14. Marketing & Outreach
$0
$9,124.50
$0
$9,124.50
15. Click here to enter text.
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total Budget
$5,000
$254,613.9
$0
$259,613.90

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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. Communications, Phones ($1,585.81): Allocation of phone, fax and internet services based on plan pricing
2. Employee Benefits ($24,774.29): Paid time off, health insurance, and retirement plan percentage calculated based
based on total program payroll
3. Equipment ($2,505.63): Allocation of office equipment rental and maintenance, copiers, computers, etc., based on
maintenance contract and expected purchases
4. Occupancy-Bldg-Permits ($24,409.43): Cost allocation of office space and maintenance
5. Operational Expense ($6,380.40): Website management, IT support, and database fees
6. Payroll Taxes ($14,674.61): Payroll taxes based on estimated percentage of total program payroll
7. Postage ($323.29): Estimated postage and copying expenses based on prior year
8. Printing ($1,221.00): Estimated printing copying expense of program and course materials based on prior year
9. Professional Services ($3,078.00): Training expense for course instructors
10. Program Supplies ($4,000.00): Estimated cost of purchased course material handouts and take home kits based on
prior year
11. Salaries ($160,378.22): Projected Program Director and Assistant annual salary expense
12. Office Supplies ($1,638072): Estimated basic office supplies
13. Transportation ($5,520.00): Estimated transporation costs associated with coordinating services at various locations
14. Marketing & Outreach: ($9,124.50): Estimated expense for marketing materials and community outreach
15. Click here to enter text.
Other explanation: Click here to enter text.

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For Office Use Only:
Data Entry
Receipt
Evaluation
Review  Approval - Amount $  Denial

Cover Sheet
Municipality Information
1. Date of Application: 2/13/2019 (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): Clint Hickman
4. Mailing Address: 301 West Jefferson St, 10th Floor
5. City: Phoenix
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85003
6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative:
Typed Name/Title: Milka Doom
Email Address: MC12PercentGamingGrant@maricopa.gov
Signature:
Applicant Information
7. Department/Organization Name: Buckeye Valley Rural Volunteer Fire District
8. Is this a 501c non-profit Organization?
No
Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter
9. Application Contact Person: Mark Burdick Title: Fire Chief
10. Phone Number: (623) 386-5906
11. Mailing Address: PO Box 75
12. City: Buckeye
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85326
13. Email Address: mark.burdick@bvfd.az.gov Website Address: www.buckeyevalleyfd.com
Project Information
14. Project Name: Replacment Wildland Engine
15. Purpose of Grant: to replace a 35 year old wildland fire apparatus
16. Priority Funding Area
Public Safety
17. Annual amount requested
$154,624.04
18. Number of years that funding is requested
1
19. Total amount requested (annual amount x
number of years)
$154,624.04
20. Has your organization received past
funding from GRIC? If yes, list each year and
amount
2016 $88,465.05
21. Geographic area served
Buckeye Valley and surrounding municipalities. Member of the
Phoenix Regional Automatic Aid Consortium. AZ State Land
Contract (AZ and Indian Communities within)

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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.
Buckeye Valley Rural Volunteer Fire District’s Mission and Core Values:
The Buckeye Valley Rural Volunteer Fire District is dedicated to safely serving with integrity, professionalism,
compassion, and innovation. Its core values are Service Excellence, Diversity, Integrity, Honesty, Teamwork, Innovation,
Honor, Respect, and Communication.
Buckeye Valley, a brief history:
The Buckeye Valley is located approximately 35 miles west of downtown Phoenix in Maricopa County. It is in
Arizona’s Lower Sonoran Desert and is the home of the Buckeye Valley Rural Volunteer Fire District. The District is
proximal to Luke Air Force Base and Phoenix Goodyear Airport to the east. To the south is the Arlington Wildlife Area,
Gila River, and the Lower Sonoran Valley
The BVRVFD was formed in 1949 to provide fire protection to several small rural communities in and around
Buckeye. Since that time BVRVFD has grown immensely and responsibility has increased. By the late 1970’s, Interstates
8 and 10 were completed providing high-speed routes through the district. With the completion of these routes, the
challenge to protect the traveling public increased. Unlike municipalities, fire districts are not eligible for funds through
the Highway User Revenue Fund (HURF).
In 1987, the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station was dedicated just west of BVRVFD’s area. Since then, there
have been several power plants added in the area (both natural gas and solar). These plants feed several high voltage
transmission lines that provide power to many neighboring states. Large gas lines run through Buckeye Valley and
currently transport several hundred million cubic feet of natural gas daily.
The district has transitioned from a rural agency to an all-hazards suburban fire district that provides fire
protection for 220 square miles. The BVRVFD has an EMS service area of just over 2,500 miles providing service to the
City of Buckeye, Harquahala Fire District, and the Tonopah Fire District. This area is roughly five times the city of Phoenix
or one third of Maricopa County. In 1990 the district responded to 768 calls. In contrast, there were 12,842 calls for
service in 2019.
Maintaining the budget for the district has been a challenge. In 2008, the district’s tax revenue decreased
sharply (47%) and has been slow to rebound. BVRVFD, as well as other fire districts, are restricted by law from raising
the tax rate to compensate for these losses. This law takes the control away from the fire districts and their voters.
Other challenges include the decreases in Medicare and insurance reimbursements. Today the districts budget remains
balanced and tight.
BVRVFD uses a combination of career and part time personnel to staff our four fire stations. The district is a
member of the Phoenix Regional Automatic Aid Consortium along with 23 other valley fire departments. Members of

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the consortium follow the same policies, procedures, and dispatch protocols. The closest unit is dispatched regardless of
political boundary. BVRVFD also has mutual aid agreements with several smaller rural fire departments.
Goals:
The district strives to be proactive while continually improving service delivery in both fire protection and
emergency medical services.
This grant will fund a new wildland engine. The goals of BVRVFD’s Wildland Team are to: (1) Increase firefighter
and public safety on wildland incidents through increased training, experience, ad technology, (2) Protect from wildfire
by reducing hazardous fuel accumulations and efficient fire suppression methods, (3) Foster increased inter-agency
cooperation, training, and increased effectiveness in all fire management activities, (4) Ensure that wildland team
actions do not threaten or harm the ecosystem, artifacts, or any at risk species and (5) Maintain fiscal responsibility by
limiting costs to necessary and priority expenditures in all group activities

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4. Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the Gila River
Indian Community.
This project will satisfy both the public safety and healthcare priority areas. It will provide BVRVFD with a
replacement wildland fire engine that will be utilized to suppress fires and protect lives, property, and the natural areas
of the Sonoran Valley. This engine will also provide off road capability to access sick and injured people in remote areas.
5. Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by the
project.
The Buckeye Valley Rural Volunteer Fire District has the largest wildland urban interface/intermix of any agency
within the Phoenix Regional Automatic Aid System. BVRVFD is also responsible for initial attack on wildland and urban
interface operations under contract with the State of Arizona’s Forestry Department. Over the past 18 years, the
population has increased along with new construction. The District has also seen the increase of wildland fuels due to
increased seasonal rains and invasive species of grasses. This growth in the amount of wildland fuels has caused an
increase in the amount of wildfire incidents within BVRVFD. These fires are burning hotter and faster due to the increase
in fuels. BVRVFD’s fleet modernization has not been able to keep pace with the increase in wildfire activity due to state
legislation restricting the economic growth of fire districts. This new wildland engine will increase the District’s ability to
manage and mitigate wildfires safely and effectively.
Approximately 75% of the District’s service area is considered to be Wildland Urban Interface/Intermix (WUI).
The District has a lot at risk including 13 threatened and endangered species, 3 protected riparian zones, lives, and
property.
Currently the District has two wildland engines; one is a few years old and the other is just over 35 years old. The
District had additional wildland engines however these had to be removed from service due to safety issues and age
despite proper maintenance and care. This project will replace the 35-year-old wildland engine.
As part of the Arizona Statewide Mutual-Aid Program, this apparatus will respond anywhere in the state when
called upon to render assistance to people and communities in need. The District regularly responds to brush and
wildland fires in neighboring jurisdictions including Buckeye, Goodyear, Gila Bend, Tonopah, Harquahala and to the
counties of Yuma, Maricopa, La Paz and Pinal. It is likely that this apparatus will respond to the Gila River Indian
Community especially District 7, the Maricopa Colony and District 6, Komatke.
The District also responds to incidents involving sick or injured far into the wilderness. This wildland engine will
facilitate paramedic access to these victims in need.
The District’s population is believed to approximately 45,000 however there are countless people who will be
helped by this project. From the District resident, to the sick or injured in the wilderness or in difficult to reach areas, to
travelers in and through the District, to those that will be served by BVRVFD’s State Land Contact.

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6. Define the project as a new or continuing program. Has GRIC previously funded this project?
This is a continuing program. The wildland engine purchased will replace one that is over 35 years old and is
outdated and mechanically unsound.
Due to the extreme risks associated with wildfire hazards, the District’s wildland program has been and will
continue to be a pivotal portion of our emergency response. The purchase of this wildland fire engine will increase
BVRVFD’s ability to respond to and mitigate these threats.
7. Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
Once funding is received, the District will order the truck chassis, bed, and pump within 10 days.
After delivery of the pump, bed, and chassis the District will need approximately 90-120 days assemble, equip,
and add radio equipment to the apparatus. This timeline is extremely flexible due to the nature of the grant, ordering
and receiving components, as well as assembling and equipping the apparatus. Despite these challenges the District will
ensure that it will meet grant deadlines.

8. Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
Buckeye Valley Rural Volunteer Fire District is part of the Phoenix Regional Automatic Aid Consortium. It also has
mutual aid agreements with several neighboring fire agencies. This engine will also benefit the State of Arizona
Department of Forestry, the Arizona State Land Department, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and other organizations that
call for its use. However, all additional funding will come from in kind contributions from BVRVFD.
9. Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this project?
Yes, the BVRVFD would be able to implement the plan however the timeline for ordering certain components
would have to be extended.
10. Describe your plan for project financial 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.
The District has an excellent vehicle maintenance program and would be responsible for the maintenance and
repair of the engine throughout its lifespan. Two highly qualified emergency vehicle technicians are employed by the
District and would complete any maintenance and repair. In order to maintain fleet consistency, a Dodge Ram chassis
and Waterous fire pump would be ordered.

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The District’s wildland program is fully staffed to federal interagency standards. This will ensure that the
apparatus has a long life and there will be highly trained personnel to operate it.
11. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
Buckeye Valley Rural Volunteer Fire District maintains an excellent record management system and this project
will be no different. As the project develops, reports will be provided to the District’s leadership team. Prior to placing
the engine into service, District wide training will be conducted for all members. Monthly reports will be submitted to
the District’s governing board and the engine will be presented at one of the monthly meetings when complete. Call
volume statistics will be tracked by the dispatch center.
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.
The District received funds from the Gila River Indian Community for a similar project in 2016. In the past, the District
has applied for assistance from the Ak-Chin Indian Community and the Tohono O’odham Nation but did not receive
funding.

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Project Budget
Budget Period: July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021
For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail page.

Proposed Budget Expense
(list each budget item)
Amount
requested from
GRIC
Amount
requested or
secured from
other sources
In Kind
contributions
Total Budget
1. 4 Door, 4x4 Chassis
$57,000
$0
$0
$57,000
2. Dual Band Mobile Radio
$8,854.92
$0
$0
$8,854.92
3. Dual Band Portable Radios
$38,469.12
$0
$0
$38,469.12
4. Mobile Computer Terminal
$0
$0
$6,500
$6,500
5. Bumper & Winch
$5,500
$0
$0
$5,500
6. Pump
$19,300
$0
$0
$19,300
7. Water Tank
$7,000
$0
$0
$7,000
8. Graphics for ID and visibility
$0
$0
$1,000
$1,000
9. Emergency Lighting
$8,500
$0
$0
$8,500
10. Flat Bed & Materials
$10,000
$0
$0
$10,000
11. Hose
$0
$0
$7,500
$7,500
12. Misc. Tools
$0
$0
$12,000
$12,000
13. Click here to enter text.
$0
$0
$0
$0
14. Click here to enter text.
$0
$0
$0
$0
15. Click here to enter text.
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total Budget
$154,624.04
$0
$27,000
$181,624.04

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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. This figure is for a 2020 Dodge Ram 4x4 Crew Cab that was derived from a visit to a local Dodge dealership.
2. This quote is for a dual band mobile radio, supporting equipment, installation, and programming. The quote was
obtained from Motorola Solutions.
3. This quote is for four portable dual band radios, chargers, supporting equipment, installation, and programming.
These radios are the same as the existing BVRVFD portable radios. The quote was obtained from Motorola Solutions.
4. **In Kind** This Mobile Computer Terminal is the standard model that all BVRVFD apparatus currently have. The
quote is for the MCT and installation.
5. This figure is for a front bumper and winch combination. The quote was obtained from 4 Wheel Drive Parts in Phoenix
via telephone.
6. This figure is for the fire pump which provides water and foam to firefighters during fire suppression. The quote was
based upon a similar project in the Buckeye area.
7. This quote is for a tank that will hold 500 gallons of water. The dollar amount was based on a previous order for a
water tank.
8. **In Kind** These graphics will identify the apparatus as well as increase the visibility while on emergency scenes.
9. This figure is for emegerncy warning devices and lighting. The quote was based upon a previous order for similar
equipment.
10. These are the materials necessary to construct the apparatus bed and body which will be done in house. The quote is
based upon materials used on a similar project in the Buckeye area.
11. **In Kind** This figure is for the fire hose that will be necessary to meet or exceed minimum requirements for a
“Type 3 Engine”. BVRVFD has some of the required hose in stock however the majority will need to be purchased and
will be done with IN KIND funds.

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12. **In Kind** This figure is for the necessary tools that are required to meet or exceed minimum requirements for a
“Type 3 Engine”. Some tools may come from BVRVFD’s wildland cache but the majority will be purchased using IN KIND
funds.
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Cover Sheet
Municipality Information
1. Date of Application: 2/13/2020 (NOTE: Click or use up/down arrow keys to move among fields)
2. Name of City, Town or County: Carefree, AZ
3. Mayor (City or Town) or Board of Supervisor’s Chairman (County): Bill Gates
4. Mailing Address: PO Box 740
5. City: Carefree
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85377
6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative:
Typed Name/Title: Milka Doom, Financial Business Analyst
Email Address: MC12PercentGamingGrant@maricopa.gov
Signature:
Applicant Information
7. Department/Organization Name: Carefree Fire Department
8. Is this a 501c non-profit Organization?
No
Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter
9. Application Contact Person: Ryan Travis Title: Fire Captain
10. Phone Number: 480-488-0347
11. Mailing Address: PO Box 740
12. City: Carefree
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85377
13. Email Address: ryan.travis@ruralmetrofire.com
Website Address: www.carefree.org
Project Information
14. Project Name: SCBA Replacement Program
15. Purpose of Grant: To replace 15 year old SCBA’s (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) for the Fire Department.
16. Priority Funding Area
Public Safety
17. Annual amount requested
$88,131.52
18. Number of years that funding is requested
1
19. Total amount requested (annual amount x
number of years)
$88,131.52
20. Has your organization received past
funding from GRIC? If yes, list each year and
amount
No
21. Geographic area served
The Town of Carefree is a residential township of 3,580 residents
living in approximately 1,900 homes. Located in Maricopa County,
the Town is slightly more that 8 sq miles in area, located in the
northeast portion of the greater Phoenix Metro area.

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The replacement of the current SCBA’s is vital at this time since they are nearing the end of their useful life
and must be replaced. After 15 years the Air bottles can no longer be tested or certified as safe for the
firefighters to use. This project will not only directly effect the firefighters that use them on a daily basis but
also the 3,600 residents of Carefree and the thousands of citizens in neighboring communities.
6. Define the project as a new or continuing program. Has GRIC previously funded this project?
This is a new project and it has not been funded by GRIC in the past.
7. Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
The timeline would begin upon approval and will take approximately 6-8 weeks for the order to be fulfilled.
8. Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
There are no other organizations partnering in the project.
9. Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this project?
It would be difficult for the Town to fund this project at this time as we are currently replacing our Fire
Engine a few years earlier than anticipated which is causing a considerable strain on the Town’s budget.
10. Describe your plan for project financial 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.
Once the project is funded the SCBA’s come with a lifetime warranty and will not require additional funding
to maintain the units.
11. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
We will seek a bid for the requested item, provide a PO for the purchase and track the order. Once the items
are received we will verify that the items are correct and pay the invoice.

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Project Budget
Budget Period: 2020-2021
For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail page.

Proposed Budget Expense
(list each budget item)
Amount
requested from
GRIC
Amount
requested or
secured from
other sources
In Kind
contributions
Total Budget
1. 8 Air-Pak x3 Pro SCBA
$51,235.68
$0
$0
$51,235.68
2. 16 SCBA Cylinders
$18,311.04
$0
$0
$18,311.04
3. 8 Scott Masks
$2404.88
$0
$0
$2404.88
4. 8 Voice Amplifiers
$4197.60
$0
$0
$4197.60
5. RIT PAK III
$3071.65
$0
$0
$3071.65
6. RIT Cylinder
$1274.59
$0
$0
$1274.59
7. Shipping
$150
$0
$0
$150
8. Tax
$7486.08
$0
$0
$7486.08
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$0
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$0
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Total Budget
$88,131.52
$0
$0
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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. Air-Pak X3 Pro SCBA with Snap-Change Cylinder Connection. These are the frame and harness for the SCBA’s.
$51,235.68 Quote from MES.
2. SCBA Carbon Wrapped Cylinder. These are the air bottles for the SCBA’s. $18,311.04 Quote from MES
3. Scott Air Masks. $2,404.88 Quote from MES
4. Mask Voice Amplifier. The amplifier helps improve communication on a fire incident and allows the fire crews to
clearly communicate with each other. $4,197.60 Quote from MES.
5. RIT-PAK III. This is a bag that contains tools to assist in the search for missing or trapped firefighters and includes
breathing apparatus. $3,071.65 Quote from MES.
6. 60 min Cylinder. This cylinder is placed in the RIT PAK and is used to provide emergency air to a trapped or injured
firefighter. $1,274.59 Quote from MES.
7. Shipping. $150.00 Quote from MES.
8. Tax. $7,486.08 Quote from MES.
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Cover Sheet
Municipality Information
1. Date of Application: 2/6/2020 (NOTE: Click or use up/down arrow keys to move among fields)
2. Name of City, Town or County: Maricopa County Deparment of Public Health
3. Mayor (City or Town) or Board of Supervisor’s Chairman (County): Clint Hickman, Board of Supervisors Chairman
4. Mailing Address: 4041 N Central Avenue Suite 1400
5. City: Phoenix
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85012
6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative:
Typed Name/Title: Milka Doom, Financial Analyst
Email Address: Milka.Doom@Maricopa.gov
Signature:
Applicant Information
7. Department/Organization Name: Maricopa County Department of Public Health
8. Is this a 501c non-profit Organization?
No
Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter
9. Application Contact Person: Amanda Mitchell Title: Contract and Grant Administrator
10. Phone Number: 602-372-0675
11. Mailing Address: 4041 N Central Avenue, Suite 1400
12. City: Phoenix

State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85012
13. Email Address: Amanda.Mitchell@Maricopa.gov
Website Address: www.wearepublichealth.org
Project Information
14. Project Name: Safe Routes to School: Safety Murals
15. Purpose of Grant: To fund public safety messaging on schools through decorative murals
16. Priority Funding Area
Public Safety
17. Annual amount requested
$20,000.00
18. Number of years that funding is requested
2
19. Total amount requested (annual amount x
number of years)
$40,000.00
20. Has your organization received past
funding from GRIC? If yes, list each year and
amount
2012 Mobile STD Services, $150,000
Notice dated 7-8-11
2013 Parent Ambassador Program, $50,000
Notice is dated 10-21-13
2017 Smoothie Bikes, $5233.44
Notice dated 10-17-17

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21. Geographic area served
Title I Elementary Schools within Maricopa County

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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.
Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH), created in June 13, 1957, is the public health
agency of the Maricopa County government. MCDPH achieved Public Health Accreditation on May 17, 2016
and is one of the most populous local health departments in the United States to have achieved this national
accreditation by the Public Health Accreditation Board. MCDPH provides an extensive array of clinical and
community health services. Major programs and services of MCDPH include maternal and child health home
visitation and community education, parenting education, Immunizations, HIV/AIDS counseling and
education, STD prevention and treatment, oral health, tobacco use prevention, WIC nutrition and healthcare
for the homeless.
MCDPH mission is to protect and promote the health and well-being of the citizens of Maricopa County,
by making “healthy lives possible,” with a vision for a healthy, safe, and thriving community. The
organizational outcome is to improve community wellness by actively implementing and evaluating services
and programming that aim to prevent chronic disease.
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 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.”
Not applicable
3. Describe the proposed project and your plan to implement.
Safe Routes to School (SRTS) is a program at Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) that promotes
walking, biking, skating and scooting to and from school through infrastructure improvements, enforcement,
tools, safety education, and incentives. The overarching goal of the program is to encourage physical activity, improve
safety and air quality in school zones. SRTS staff work directly with elementary schools to host different events, such as
walk and bike to school days, bike rodeos, bike safety education classes and walking school buses. These activities allow
for SRTS to reach out to students, parents and their communities and promote SRTS messaging.
The SRTS program would like to promote safety messaging in a new approach through murals at the schools. The murals
will be visible to students and the community and will be designed to promote and encourage alternatives to driving the

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school and the benefits that come from it, along with safety messaging. The funding would be used to obtain qualified
and experienced mural artists who would work with SRTS staff and the schools. The designs would be created by the
schools and the artists in order to appeal directly to that specific community. These murals will provide an exceptional
visual to everyone so that the message of SRTS can be seen and heard, and in return will increase safety at schools and
their communities.
4. Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the Gila River
Indian Community.
The proposed project will serve a population that is within the stated priority funding areas and provide a
service that benefits the general public within the State of Arizona. This project is an educational program
that addresses public and individual safety and enhances the general knowledge of participants on safety
related issues.
5. Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by the
project.
This proposed project will help to relay the message of Safe Routes to School. SRTS addresses health
issues, such as obesity and chronic disease. It increases physical activity, improves safety,
reduces motor vehicle-related injuries and fatalitites, and reduces transportation’s contribution
to air pollution. The target population are students and their families as well as their
communities and the schools to which they reside. Multiple Title I Elementary Schools within
Maricopa County and their surrounding communities are served by this project.
6. Define the project as a new or continuing program. Has GRIC previously funded this project?
SRTS is a continuing program at MCDPH, but the request for the safety murals would be a new addition to
the services that SRTS provides. The addition of the murals would help to increase sustainability of the SRTS
program, since the murals and their messages would be long lasting. The SRTS program has never received
funds from GRIC.
7. Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
The proposed mural projects would start in November of 2020 and would last until May 2022. During this
time, the various schools that are part of the SRTS program would be able to request a mural and work with
the artist to create the design and have the mural painted. The timeline for each individual school would be

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flexible depending on school’s and artist’s availability and timelines. Once a mural project is requested the
time range to have it designed and completed can vary from weeks to a few months depending on what
works best with the schools and artists.
8. Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
SRTS staff time and other program supplies are funded through the Maricopa Association of Governments
(MAG) and SRTS staff work with Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). The key partners for the
murals, are the local schools that will be receiving the murals.
9. Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this project?
Yes, this project would be able to be implemented if partial funding was received. There could be a decrease
in the amount of murals painted or the size and scope of the murals.
10. Describe your plan for project financial 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.
The safety murals is a financially sustainable project. Once the murals are painted on the schools, there is no
further need for financial support.
11. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
We would document each request for a mural project as well as all the planning meetings and what was
accomplished at each of those meetings between SRTS, the school, and the artist. We would have a draft of
each mural as another form of documentation before the project was to begin. Also pictures would be taken
of the before, during, and after results to show the progress as well as final product.
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.
TRIBAL GRANT ACTIVITY

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Past Tribal Applications and Awards:

Gila River Indian Community (GRIC):
2012 Mobile STD Services, $150,000 Notice dated 7-8-11
2013 Parent Ambassador Program, $50,000 Notice is dated 10-21-13
2017 Smoothie Bikes, $5233.44 Notice dated 10-17-17

Tohono O’odham Nation (TON)
2011 School Ambassador Program, $26,400 Grant Agreement effective 11-30-11
2013 Parent Ambassador Program, $50,000 Notice dated 8-30-13

Applications submitted:

Date submitted:

Awarded/Notified

5-1-17 FMYN Healthy Liv Initiative $40,500 no

3-20-17 FMYN HAWP

$50,000

no
4-30-19 FMYN Youth Program

$60,000

no/yes
4-19-19 FMYN Inhalers & Epinephrine
$36,891.61

no
5-5-17 TON Healthy Living Initiative
$44,800

no
5-5-17 TON HAWP

$50,000

no
5-22-19 TON Farm to Table

$85,000

no/yes
5-15-19 TON Games for Health
$3405

no
2-27-18 GRIC AZ Athlete Opioid Initiative $230,000 over 3 years
no
8-27-19 SRPMIC SRTS Support

$37,402.50

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Project Budget
Budget Period: CY 2020-2022
For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail page.

Proposed Budget Expense
(list each budget item)
Amount
requested from
GRIC
Amount
requested or
secured from
other sources
In Kind
contributions
Total Budget
1. School safey murals- Year 1
$20,000
$0
$0
$0
2. School safety murals- Year 2
$20,000
$0
$0
$0
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Total Budget
$40,000
$0
$0
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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. MCDPH will use the funds to contract with mural artists for the painting of the murals. The pricing for the murals
includes the artists planning time to create the design, meeting with the schools and any supplies needed for the
schools. Funding for Year 1 of the safety murals will allow for approximately 5-7 murals to be painted. We have two
artists that we have contracted with. They both have their pricing broken out differently, one based on size of the mural
and one based on hours. We know that some schools will have smaller space so those murals will be cheaper and the
estimated max we will most likely allow is $5,000 per mural per school.
2. MCDPH will use the funds to contract with mural artists for the painting of the murals. The pricing for the murals
includes the artists planning time to create the design, meeting with the schools and any supplies needed for the
schools. Funding for Year 2 of the safety murals will allow for approximately 5-7 murals to be painted. We have two
artists that we have contracted with. They both have their pricing broken out differently, one based on size of the mural
and one based on hours. We know that some schools will have smaller space so those murals will be cheaper and the
estimated max we will most likely allow is $5,000 per mural per school.
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Cover Sheet
Municipality Information
1. Date of Application: 2/5/2020 (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): Bill Gates
4. Mailing Address: 13832 N. 32nd St. #134-B
5. City: Phoenix
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85032
6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative:
Typed Name/Title: Milka Doom, Financial Business Analyst
Email Address: MC12PercentGamingGrant@maricopa.gov
Signature:
Applicant Information
7. Department/Organization Name: The Singletons
8. Is this a 501c non-profit Organization?
No
Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter
9. Application Contact Person: Nikki Eancheff Title: Grants Manager
10. Phone Number: (480) 818-5285
11. Mailing Address: 13832 N. 32nd St. #134-B
12. City: Phoenix
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85032
13. Email Address: Nikki@thesingletonsaz.org
Website Address: www.thesingletonsaz.org
Project Information
14. Project Name: Focus on the Family
15. Purpose of Grant: To help single parent families cope with a cancer diagnosis
16. Priority Funding Area
Healthcare
17. Annual amount requested
$5,000
18. Number of years that funding is requested
5
19. Total amount requested (annual amount x
number of years)
$25,000
20. Has your organization received past funding
from GRIC? If yes, list each year and amount
No
21. Geographic area served
Maricopa County

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Expected Outcomes:
Number of single parent families served: 100
Families provided meals: 60
Number of meals provided: 1,780 meals or 5,880 servings
Monthly bill stipend: 205 household utility payments made
Bare Necessities: Distribute 115 bags of supplies monthly valued at more than $100,000
Singletons Kids: 138 kids receive Singleton Santa’s during the holiday season, more than 100 parents and
children participate in quarterly family activities including bowling, baseballs games and picnics.
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 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.”
The Singletons has not had direct involvement with any municipalties to date.
3. Describe the proposed project and your plan to implement.
The Singletons provides support services focused on day-to-day needs of single parent families where a family
member is being treated for cancer. The Singletons Focus on the Family provides meals, household necessities, a
monthly bill pay stipend, morale boosting family activities, and a support group. It is our goal to reduce stress so
parents recover faster with fewer complications, or can focus on caring for their sick child. We anticipate serving
100 families with a total of 200 children. “I felt so alone after my cancer diagnosis and did not know how I was
going to support my girls, or if I could. Your services have helped me a lot,” Dianna, 33 year-old Singleton’s
parent with two daughters, ages 9 and 14, battling Stage 2 breast cancer. A support system ensures patients
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overall health, and most importantly, decreases chances of recurrence. Each month, Singleton Kitchen
volunteers assemble a variety of healthy meals for our families purchased through Dream Dinners and deliver
them on the 3rd Saturday each month. Bare Necessities provides families with basic yet costly household items
such as laundry detergent, paper towels, toilet paper, solely through community drives. Singleton Pockets
allocates a small stipend per month paid directly toward the provider of a household bill such as rent, mortgage,
or utilities. Singleton Kids boosts morale and brings smiles to the faces of families hosting activities at fun
venues, keeps kids busy with crafts and activities when parents are collecting their Bare Necessities items, and
Singletons Santa, where other families adopt a client's family for the holiday season. We stock gift items and gift
wrap to celebrate birthdays and special occasions. And Seeds of Strength is a self-run support group of
Singleton's parents who have fun and support each other, including a monthly Parent's Night Out.
4. Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the Gila River
Indian Community.
Our program meets Gila River Indian Community’s health priority providing support and compassion for the
difficult challenges our families face, appreciation for those who support our mission, and strength to
courageously advocate for our families.
5. Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by the
project.
In Arizona, 14,000 single parents battle cancer. With a cancer diagnosis usually comes treatment including
radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery. Chemotherapy causes severe fatigue in 98% of those treated and
radiation fatigue can last up to three months. Treatments leave patients in pain with sores and rashes,
anemic, dehydrated, bleeding and bruised, delirious, weak, and nauseous to the point that it takes over their
lives. Research shows patients are more likely to overcome a serious health diagnosis with family or
community support. The Singletons provides support services focused on day-to-day needs of single parent
families where a family member is being treated for cancer.
The Singletons serves single parents families with either the parent or a child diagnosed with cancer. Clients
must meet the following criteria to qualify for services:
1. Be recovering from a cancer-related surgery (not including reconstructive); or actively receiving
chemotherapy, radiation or related cancer treatment that affects the ability to work or adequately
maintain the household. A Stage 4 cancer diagnosis automatically qualifies for support regardless of
active treatment status
2. Provide signed documentation of treatment from consulting physician.
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4. Have child(ren) under 18 years old and in custody of parent living in the same home as participant at
least 50% of the time.
5. Pediatrics must have been under 18 at time of diagnosis.
6. Pediatrics must be under 21 years old and in the custody of a parent living in the same home.
Demographics
1. 70% of our single parents have stage 4 cancer and fight this disease as their full-time job
2. The average age of a single parent on service is 36 years old with an average of 2.7 children living in the
home
3. Average age of a Singleton Parent with cancer is 45 years old and the average age their children is 13
years old
4. Average age of a Singleton Parent with a child who has cancer is 36 years old and average age of the child
with cancer is 10 years old
5. 66% of Singleton Parents with cancer or with a child with cancer are not able to work
6. 75% of Singleton Parents with cancer or with a child with cancer receive some kind of government
assistance such as; SNAP, disability, public housing, etc.
Race/ Ethnicity: 36% Hispanic; 29% Caucasian; 23% African American; 12% Native American
Single Parents: 92% Female, 8% Male
Child Support: 73% of clients do not receive child support
6. Define the project as a new or continuing program. Has GRIC previously funded this project?
Continuing program, no prior funding from GRIC.
7. Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
All services are provided year round for our clients. Meal delivery occurs once a month.
8. Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
We collect all household items solely through donation drives through multiple partnerships with local
companies. We will not be submitting to other tribes at this time.

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9. Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this project?
Yes, we are seeking funding from additional sources to meet our budgetary needs.
10. Describe your plan for project financial 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.
Our plans include sustaining this project through further grant requests, in-kind support, private donations,
event support and eventually a capital campaign.
11. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
Evaluation
The Singletons is committed to continued program evaluation to improve services and meet changing needs
of participants and volunteers. Evaluations are done quarterly, through surveys, and address program
changes necessary to fit the needs of our parents and volunteers. Evaluation focuses on the following four
questions:
1. Were the programs implemented according to specific plans?
2. Were participants satisfied with the programs?
3. Were volunteers satisfied with their participation in the program?
4. Did our community benefit from the program?

Indicators of Success
1. Number of single parents/families receiving Care Coordination monthly/annually
2. Number of single parents receiving toiletries and meals monthly/annually
3. Number of Care Coordinators directly supporting a parent
4. Percent of single parents reporting a decrease in stress
5. Percent of single parents maintain or increasing physical and nutritional health
6. Increased value of total services provided yearly to each family
7. Expressed satisfaction of parents and volunteers through quarterly surveys evaluating services, training,
and overall impact on individuals.

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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.
The Singletons has applied to Gila River Indian Community in the past, and received a $5,000 grant from Fort
McDowell Yavapai Nation in 2019.

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Project Budget
Budget Period: April 1 2020 to March 31, 2021
For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail page.

Proposed Budget Expense
(list each budget item)
Amount
requested from
GRIC
Amount
requested or
secured from
other sources
In Kind
contributions
Total Budget
1. Payroll & Related Expense
$0

$207,894
$0
$207,894
2. Professional & Outside Services
$0
$11,000
$0
$11,000
3. Travel
$0
$3,500
$0
$3,500
4. Banking Fees
$0
$7,050
$0
$7,050
5. Rent & Storage
$0
$28,500
$0
$28,500
6. Insurance
$0
$3,600
$0
$3,600
7. Dues & Subscriptions
$0
$500
$0
$500
8. Office Supplies
$0
$5,000
$0
$5,000
9. Communucations
$0
$4,500
$0
$4,500
10. Marketing/PR/Printing
$0
$27,000
$0
$27,000
11. Postage & Mailings
$0
$2,500
$0
$2,500
12. Inkind
$0
$0
$143,000
$143,000
13. Special Events & Fundraising
$0
$46,500
$0
$46,500
14. Website/IT
$0
$11,600
$0
$11,600
15. Specific Assistance to Individuals
$5,000
$117,400
$0
$122,400
Total Budget
$5,000
$476,544
$143,000
$624,544

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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. Payroll & Related Expense $207,894: Salaries, benefits, payroll taxes based on previous years
2. Professional & Outside Services $11,000: Contracted outside services incuding accounting and grants management
3. Travel $3,500: Estimated local travel
4. Banking fees $7,050: Banking and related expenses
5. Rent & Storage $28,500: Expense for office and warehouse space
6. Insurance $3,500: Non-payroll insurance
7. Dues & Subscriptions $500: Annual subscription expense
8. Office Supplies $5,000: Basic annual office supplies
9. Communications $4,500: Phone system and cell phone expense
10. Marketing/PR/Printing $27,000: Annual marketing, publications, printing, collateral materials
11. Postage & Mailing $2,500: Annual postage and mailing expense
12. Inkind $143,000: Houshold items donated for distribution to clients
13. Special Events & Fundraising $46,500: Special events related expenses
14. Website/IT $11,600: Annual website and client portal maintenance
15. Specific Assistance to Individuals $122,400: Monthly stipends, meals, and Focus on the Family activity expenses
Other explanation: Click here to enter text.

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For Office Use Only:
Data Entry
Receipt
Evaluation
Review  Approval - Amount $  Denial

Cover Sheet
Municipality Information
1. Date of Application: 2/13/2020 (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): Bill Gates
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: Milka Doom, Financial Business Analyst
Email Address: MC12PercentGamingGrant@maricopa.gov
Signature:
Applicant Information
7. Department/Organization Name: National Kidney Foundation of Arizona
8. Is this a 501c non-profit Organization?
No
Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter
9. Application Contact Person: James Ivie, PhD, LCSW Title: Director of Patient Services
10. Phone Number: (602) 840-1644
11. Mailing Address: 360 E. Coronado Rd., Suite 180
12. City: Phoenix
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85004
13. Email Address: jivie@azkidney.org Website Address: www.azkidney.org
Project Information
14. Project Name: Nutritional Support for Patients with Kidney Failure Program
15. Purpose of Grant: The purpose of the grant is to prevent malnutrition, enhance consistency in patient nutritional
education, facilitate adherence to diet recommendations, and improve health outcomes.
16. Priority Funding Area
Healthcare
17. Annual amount requested
$100,000
18. Number of years that funding is requested
3
19. Total amount requested (annual amount x
number of years)
$300,000
20. Has your organization received past funding
from GRIC? If yes, list each year and amount
2011 = $85,000 / 2012 = $85,000 / 2014 = $90,000 / 2015 =
$90,000 / 2017 = $50,000
21. Geographic area served
Arizona statewide

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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.
The National Kidney Foundation of Arizona (NKF AZ) is a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization founded in
1963 to address the vital needs of Arizona’s first end-stage renal disease patients who were treated with
lifesaving dialysis. Over time, a broad array of patient assistance programs was developed to help with
medications, transportation, dental care, utility assistance, rent payments, nutritional support, and
educational scholarships. NKF AZ also conducts free community health screenings. These programs provide
thousands of Arizona residents with health awareness, early detection of disease, and financial assistance
each year. The mission of NKF AZ is commitment to the prevention of kidney disease through awareness,
education and research and to improve the quality of life for Arizonans with kidney disease. The number of
people with kidney failure has been growing steadily in Arizona for many years. In 2011, the number of
people with kidney failure grew to more than 8,000 for the first time and continued to increase each year. In
2015, the patient population with kidney failure surpassed 9,000 and then surpassed 10,000 in 2018. Our
goal is to continue providing the level of assistance that patients need even though the dialysis population
keeps growing.
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 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.”
NKF AZ has a long-standing relationship with Maricopa County government agencies. For example, the
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has partnered with NKF AZ several times since 2010 to submit
applications to Arizona Indian communities that offer 12% Revenue Sharing Grants. NKF AZ also has a strong
relationship with the Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) through the Health
Improvement Partnership of Maricopa County (HIPMC), which addresses the needs of the most vulnerable in
our community by reducing preventable illness and death. MCDPH has provided faculty for our annual
Southwest Nephrology Conference and NKF AZ submitted a letter of commitment in support of a 2014
MCDPH grant application to the Department of Health & Human Services pledging participation in a national

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prevention partnership. We also collaborate with the MCDPH Office of Community Health Innovation to
increase participation in chronic disease self-management workshops.
3. Describe the proposed project and your plan to implement.
The purpose of our Program is to prevent malnutrition, enhance consistency in patient education, facilitate
adherence to diet recommendations, and improve health outcomes. These goals meet Fort McDowell’s
funding priorities in both health and education. Diet restrictions for dialysis patients limit and regulate the
intake of fluid, sodium, phosphorus, calcium, and potassium while encouraging the use of protein-rich foods.
Many dialysis patients are diabetic and must contend with the requirements of a diabetic diet as well.
Adjustment to the logistical, dietary, financial, and emotional challenges of
dialysis can be daunting and the first three months can be the hardest of all. The needs
that the Program aims to fulfill are threefold:
1) For patients who are new to dialysis and failing to thrive, there is often a need for more individualized
nutritional education and financial assistance. There is a learning curve for patients over the first few months
of dialysis as they adjust to diet restrictions and the impact on their grocery budget. Dialysis facility dietitians
can apply to NKF AZ for a grocery store gift card and a cookbook. When an application is approved and a
grocery store card is issued, it is the dietitian who receives it at the dialysis facility. The card is then given to
the patient in the context of a nutritional education presentation that includes a review of what foods
conform to the renal diet; what foods need to be avoided; a list of the current week’s grocery store specials
that are rich in protein, low in sodium, low in phosphorus, low in calcium and low in potassium; and a
selection of recipes from the NKF AZ Cookbook: A Guide for Renal Nutrition that makes use of recommended
foods. The patient is then assigned “homework” to use the grocery store card to purchase food items listed
in the recipes and to prepare healthy meals. The patient is instructed to report back to the dietitian on how
they completed the assignment and what they learned. Our Cookbook is a tool for nutritional counseling and
meal planning that reduces the “guess work” involved when advised to control the intake of protein and
other nutrients.
2) For patients who have been on dialysis for more than three months and who are malnourished as
evidenced by abnormal labs and/or weight loss, there is a need for protein supplements (liquids, powders,
and bars) to prevent cachexia (severe loss of weight, muscle atrophy, fatigue, weakness, and significant loss
of appetite). It is well established that dialysis patients whose blood laboratory values show low protein
levels have significantly higher rates of mortality. This protein malnutrition is often due to the inability to
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financial barriers. The availability of protein supplements offers the opportunity to reverse the risk of
cachexia nutritionally.
3) For patients with poor oral health/dentition, there is a need for assistance with the cost of cleanings,
fillings, extractions, crowns, and dentures in order to eliminate pain or infections and to restore the ability to
chew solid high-protein foods. The Program can prevent periodontal diseases from contributing to
malnutrition or becoming a source of systemic inflammation for patients with kidney failure.
4. Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the Gila River
Indian Community.
The Program serves dialysis patients throughout the entire state of Arizona. There are currently over 10,000
dialysis patients statewide and their numbers continue to increase by 200-300 patients each year. The
priority funding areas of education and healthcare are satisfied by this project. Our cookbook is an
educational tool used by renal dietitians to counsel patients who struggle with the renal diet. The cookbook
illustrates how to combine recommended foods into nutritious meals, which improves upon the old
approach of giving patients lists of foods to avoid and leaving them to figure out meal planning on their own.
Each recipe includes a nutritional analysis that represents another educational component of the cookbook
that dietitians can highlight. The healthcare priority is satisfied by addressing social determinants of health
(confusion about the renal diet; financial and nutritional support for malnourished patients who are failing to
thrive, and cost barriers to dental care). Protein supplements and dental care both serve to restore and
maintain a healthy nutritional status.
5. Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by the
project.
Nutritional support for patients with kidney failure prevents malnutrition from undermining the successful
adjustment of new dialysis patients. Protein supplements restore a healthy nutritional status in established
patients who suffer setbacks. Dental care ensures that patients are able to chew and eat the most protein
rich foods recommended for their diet. The target populations are: 1) Patients who are new to dialysis and
are failing to thrive; 2) Patients who have been on dialysis for more than three months and who are
malnourished; 3) Dialysis and transplant patients with poor oral health or dentition. In recent years, the
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The current proposal projects helping well over 400 people per year and eliminating delays in access to
needed services.
6. Define the project as a new or continuing program. Has GRIC previously funded this project?
The Nutritional Support for Patients with Kidney Failure Program is a continuing project that is a joint effort
of the National Kidney Foundation of Arizona (NKF AZ), the Arizona Council for Renal Nutrition, and Arizona
Nephrology Social Workers. The program is designed to identify kidney failure patients who are on dialysis
and who are contending with one of the following three conditions: 1) they are new to dialysis and are failing
to thrive, 2) they have been on dialysis for more than three months and are malnourished as evidenced by
abnormal labs and/or weight loss, or 3) their poor oral health/dentition prevents consumption of the high
protein meats and other foods they need. Patients who exhibit these conditions can apply to NKF AZ for
grocery assistance, a copy of our “Cookbook: A Guide for Renal Nutrition,” protein supplements, and/or
dental care to restore a healthy nutritional status. GRIC has not provided funding for this project in the past.
7. Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
Funding will be applied to expenditure approvals made during fiscal year 2021, which begins on July 1, 2020
and ends on June 30, 2021. If a multiple year award is granted, then funding will be applied to expenditure
approvals made during fiscal year 2021 through fiscal year 2023. A multi-year award means that fiscal years
2022 and 2023 will sustain the enhanced level of services that patients need for an additional two years. The
timeline can be flexible based on level of funding.
8. Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
There are over 130 dialysis facilities in Arizona and all of them can refer patients to the Nutritional Support
Program. The dialysis facilities are owned by several different companies, such as Fresenius, DaVita,
Southwest Kidney Institute, U. S. Renal Care, Gila River, Dialysis Centers Inc., and American Renal Associates.
Applications for assistance are received on a continuous basis through renal dietitians and social workers
who identify patients in need. Some funding is received from the State of Arizona Department of Health
Services, but most of those funds are dedicated to transportation and medication assistance. A $25,000
grant was received from Delta Dental in January 2019 but that has already been used to take patients off the
waiting list in order to have their advanced dental procedures performed.

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9. Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this project?
Partial funding of this project would mean helping fewer people and/or providing less assistance per person
than is our goal. NKF AZ has been able to sustain our nutritional program for over 20 years despite periodic
fluctuations in funding. In this instance, our ability to implement the proposed plan without GRIC funding
would constrain our ability to provide the full level of assistance patients need. Partial funding for this
project would prevent us from expanding coverage for advanced dental procedures, such as dentures,
crowns, and partials that restore patients’ ability to chew solid protein rich foods. If NKF AZ does not receive
funding from GRIC, patients will continue to receive assistance with basic dental procedures such as
cleanings, fillings, and extractions but treatment plans for advanced procedures would continue to be placed
on a waiting list that has resulted in delays of as long as a year before they can be approved.
10. Describe your plan for project financial 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.
NKF AZ continues to collect revenue through our special fundraising events such as Dancing with the Stars,
golf tournaments, walks, donated cars, individual and memorial contributions. One previously reliable
source of funding for our Nutritional Support Program (the Arizona Women’s Board) now restricts their funds
to support our community health screenings. The Arizona Department of Health Services restricts its funding
to transportation, dental care, and nutritional support but the demand for transportation assistance
continues to grow at a pace that severely limits what can be allocated to other programs. When NKF AZ
received transportation funding from GRIC in 2011, 2012, 2014, and 2015, it was possible to expand
assistance in our nutritional support programs. For example, our dental program was able to cover dentures,
partials, root canals, and crowns instead of limiting coverage to cleanings, fillings, and extractions. Our
nutritional support programs were able to increase the amount of nutritional supplement and food
assistance that could be provided to malnourished patients. NKF AZ has been able to keep up with increasing
demand for transportation assistance with the funding from DHS and private foundations but those increases
are being offset by reductions in expenditures for dental care and nutritional support.
11. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
Outcomes for the Nutritional Support for Patients with Kidney Failure Program are measured in terms of the
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the extent to which we are able to accommodate the level of assistance that patients need. Outcomes can
also be tracked in terms of the number and type of dental procedures approved, the number of servings and
types of protein supplements distributed, the number of food cards and cookbooks issued to new dialysis
patients, and the extent of assistance distribution to different parts of Arizona. Our goal is to eliminate the
need for a waiting list for advanced dental procedures. NKF AZ also conducts periodic constituent
satisfaction surveys of patients and social workers who used the Nutritional Support Program. Constituents
rate our various programs on a scale from1 to 5 and respond to open-ended questions on how assistance
contributed to their nutritional status, medical stability, and quality of life. Survey results provide both
quantitative and qualitative measures of progress and results.
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.
Applications were submitted to the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation last year and the year before. The
application submitted in 2018 (for our nutritional support programs) was partially funded ($25,000) but in
2019 it was denied. The Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation also awarded $2,000 to NKF AZ in August 2012 to
support our dental assistance program. The Tohono O’odham Nation was asked to support our nutrition
programs last year but the application was denied. An application was submitted to the Tohono O’odham
Nation in 2012 to support publication of a revised edition of our renal cookbook but it was not approved. In
August 2013, the Pascua Yaqui Tribe awarded $5,000 to support our Know Your GFR/Triple Threat Initiative
to raise awareness and increase the early detection of kidney disease.

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Project Budget
Budget Period: Click here to enter text.
For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail page.

Proposed Budget Expense
(list each budget item)
Amount
requested from
GRIC
Amount
requested or
secured from
other sources
In Kind
contributions
Total Budget
1. Dental Care
$70,000
$50,000
$0
$120,000
2. Protein Supplements
$20,000
$30,000
$0
$50,000
3. Food and Cookbooks
$10,000
$3,000
$0
$13,000
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$0
$0
$0
$0
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$0
$0
$0
$0
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$0
$0
$0
$0
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$0
$0
$0
$0
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$0
$0
$0
$0
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$0
$0
$0
$0
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$0
$0
$0
$0
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$0
$0
$0
$0
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$0
$0
$0
$0
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$0
$0
$0
$0
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$0
$0
$0
$0
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$0
$0
$0
$0
Total Budget
$100,000
$83,000
$0
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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. Dental Care: $70,000 from GRIC will supplement what is projected to be the maximum amount of state funding
($50,000) that can be allocated to dental due to persistent growth in applications for state-funded transportation
assistance. Total treatment plan costs that combine basic and advanced dental procedures average about $1,500. The
addition of GRIC funds will allow a return to helping 80 patients per year (an historical average) and elimination of the
waiting list for advanced dental procedures. Basic procedures account for roughly 40% of dental costs and advanced
procedures account for about 60% of those costs. Based on that breakdown, GRIC funds can cover advanced procedures
to eliminate the waiting list and state funds can cover basic procedures.
2. Protein Supplements: $20,000 from GRIC will supplement what is projected to be the maximum amount of
state funding ($30,000) that can be allocated to protein supplements. This will allow an increase from the
current maximum of 4 months of protein supplements per patient to up to 6 months of supplementation.
Patients currently receive an average of about $130 in assistance and the additional two months will increase
assistance to $195 and extend the duration of supplementation to restore their nutritional status to a sustainable
level.
3. Food & Cookbooks: A new supply of cookbooks needs to be printed in English and Spanish. It is projected that it will
cost $6.50 per copy to print a 5-year supply of 1,000 cookbooks (about 700 in English and 300 in Spanish). GRIC funds
($6,500) will be used to print the cookbooks for distribution to new dialysis patients who are failing to thrive as well as
to other Arizona patients, family members, and caregivers responsible for adherence to the renal diet. The remaining
$3,500 of GRIC funds will be used to restore the number of food card recipients from 40 to the historical average of 80
and to cover the additional cost of shipping more cookbooks around the state (about $3.00 per copy).
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12. City: Anthem
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85086
13. Email Address: randy.kennedy@dmfd.org
Website Address: https://www.daisymountainfire.org/
Project Information
14. Project Name: Rapid Extracation Module Support Apparatus
15. Purpose of Grant: The purpose of this grant is to receive startup funding for the apparatus necessary to establish
a Rapid Extrication Module Support Team
16. Priority Funding Area
Public Safety
17. Annual amount requested
$80,942.54
18. Number of years that funding is requested
One year
19. Total amount requested (annual amount x
number of years)
$80,942.54
20. Has your organization received past
funding from GRIC? If yes, list each year and
amount
Yes, we have received funding one time in 2014 for $250,000 for a
Type 3 wildland fire apparatus.
21. Geographic area served
The immediate area this project will serve is now approximately
200 square miles. This includes communities of New River, Desert
Hills, Anthem and Black Canyon City. This project will also serve the

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surrounding communities within the automatic/mutual aid system
throughout Maricopa and Yavapai County. As a Arizona
Department of Forestry and Fire Management Cooperator, this
apparatus will be a deployable resource to serve as a state/federal
response for wildfire incidents nationwide.

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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.
Daisy Mountain Fire & Medical (DMFM) was created in 1988 to provide fire and medical services to the
growing Desert Hills and New River communities. In 2004 we annexed the new master planned Anthem
community into our district and most recently in 2017 have consolidated with the Black Canyon City Fire
District. Currently DMFM is a 5 station fire department that serves approximately 55,000 citizens with
multiple public education programs that benefit the communities we serve. Our mission is to be “Honorable,
Compassionate and Exceptional” with goals of “Seeking innovative ways to protect the community we
serve”. With these goals as a growing organization, we strive to being able to improve and increase the
services we provide while still being fiscally responsible of the taxpayer’s dollar.
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 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.”
Daisy Mountain Fire & Medical (DMFM) is a special district tax-based entity that is funded through Maricopa
County property taxes. Maricopa County is our pass through entity for grants funded by proposition 202.
DMFM contributes our emergency services to multiple Maricopa County Regional Parks, Bureau of Land
Management, Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, Phoenix Automatic Aid Consortium
(PAAC) in Maricopa County, and Mutual Aid partner in Yavapai County. All of these partnerships are
important due to the influence this project will have within all of these entities and the support for this
resource.
3. Describe the proposed project and your plan to implement.
The proposed project is a Rapid Extraction Module Support (REMS). REMS is highly trained firefighters with
specialized equipment that will greatly benefit the Daisy Mountain Fire & Medical (DMFM) citizens,
automatic/mutual aid recipients and Maricopa/Yavapai County recreational enthusiasts. The REMS is also a
pre-staged rescue team assigned to a wildland fire to provide firefighters a safe, effective and efficient
method of egress off the fireline in the event of injury or illness incurred during firefighting operations.

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The plan to implement is to purchase the necessary apparatus and equipment for high and low angle
technical rope rescues. This includes the Chevy Silverado 2500 4x4, Polaris Ranger Xp1000 Crew Cab with
medical skid unit and a 16’ utility trailer requested to be partially funded by this years GRIC grant. The last
part of this project is to train 8 DMFM members to be highly trained/qualified technical specialist, including
Low Angle Rope Rescue Operational (LARRO) and High Angle Rope Rescue Operations.
4. Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the Gila River
Indian Community.
Daisy Mountain Fire & Medical Department is a committed fire department that provides fire and medical
emergency services for the public’s safety. The proposed project will enhance our efforts/capabilities by
combating the increasing technical rope rescues in our urban interface communities and providing for
wildland firefighters safety.
5. Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by the
project.
Our fire district is now approximately 200 square miles of growing coverage area located in northern
Maricopa County and southern Yavapai County, with a majority of our 55,000 residences living in rural areas
encompassing the communities of New River, Desert Hills, Anthem and Black Canyon City. Due to the rural
setting and increasing population, we have seen a rise in mountain and technical rope rescues. Currently our
members have no certified training in mountain or technical rope rescues. With these funds we will be able
to properly equip and train DMFM REMS members to perform these rescues safely. Our district responds to a
variety of high traffic recreational areas including; Maricopa County Regional Parks, Tonto National Forest,
Bureau of Land Management and Arizona State Land.
This REMS will not only improve firefighter/public life safety in our fire district, but other heavily populated
surrounding communities, and wildland firefighters nationwide as well. There is a large demand for these
specialized REMS resources on wildfires due to the remote and steep terrain that inherently comes with the
job. Implementing this resource in our fire district can help reduce the response times for these types of
rescue emergencies by having this resource available. With our recent consolidation of Black Canyon City, we
have inherited an additional 35 mile stretch of the I-17 corridor and roughly 93 square miles of remote steep
mountainous terrain.

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6. Define the project as a new or continuing program. Has GRIC previously funded this project?
This project is new to Daisy Mountain Fire & Medical. Although DMFM has been striving for many years to
establish a Rapid Extracation Module Support team without success, due to the districts budget being
severely constrained by Arizona’s property tax limiting legislation, Prop 117. With these limitations and
financial hardships, we are seeking other funding sources to support this need. GRIC has not previously
funded this project.
Wildland firefighting is a continuing program of DMFM. Our wildland program has been a growing program
since our fire districts inception. We continually work toward increasing our knowledge, training, safety and
capabilities to meet the evolving wildland firefighting safety/needs.
7. Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
Once we are awarded funding from this grant in October 2020, our timeline will be to purchase the 4x4 tow
vehicle, UTV with medical skid unit and utility trailer. We will then purchase the necessary specialized rope
rescue equipment needed to implement this resource. Finally we will send our 8 REMS team members to the
Low Angle (LARRO) and High Angle Rope Rescue qualification training necessary for these types of rescues by
the 2021 wildland fire season.
8. Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
Daisy Mountain Fire & Medical is the funding partner in this project by contributing a total of $41,593.61.
This is a combination of our 10% match, totaling $8,993.61, to purchase the necessary apparatus and our in
kind contribution plus 100% funds for equipment/tuition costs totaling $32,600.00. ITP tires is also a funding
partner who has also decided to donate the necessary wheels and tires needed for the REMS UTV totaling
$1,451.64.
9. Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this project?
Our department is fully dedicated to the need for this resource and would greatly appreciate any financial
support to implement this plan. We will make this plan happen if we were able to get the majority of the
requested funds needed as outlined in this grant.

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10. Describe your plan for project financial 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.
Daisy Mountain Fire & Medical will be able to budget the equipment, training and apparatus maintenance
that is required to sustain this project once implemented.
11. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
Our Plan is to draft a follow up report on the progress of this project by February 2021 to update on the
apparatus builds. After the 2021 wildfire season, we will conclude with a final report to communicate the
results of final equipment purchased and training.
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.
Daisy Mountain Fire & Medical received 90% partial funds of $25,738.69 to purchase a Polaris 6x6 with a
Fire/Rescue skid unit with water tank/pump and enclosed trailer from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian
Community from their 2016 grant process.

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Project Budget
Budget Period: 2020-2021
For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail page.

Proposed Budget Expense
(list each budget item)
Amount
requested from
GRIC
Amount
requested or
secured from
other sources
In Kind
contributions
Total Budget
1. 2020 Silverado 2500 4x4
$41,674.52
$ 4,630.50
$0
$46,305.02
2. Pickup campershell
$ 3,600.00
$ 400.00
$0
$ 4,000.00
3. Pickup bed slide out tray
$ 1,350.00
$ 150.00
$0
$ 1,500.00
4. Emergency lights, sirens, decals
and MCT
$13,140.00
$ 1,460.00
$0
$14,600.00
5. Polaris Ranger XP1000 Crew
$17,402.52
$ 1,933.61
$0
$19,336.13
6. UTV medical skit unit
$ 1,525.50
$ 169.50
$0
$ 1,695.00
7. 16’ utility trailer
$ 2,250.00
$ 250.00
$0
$ 2,500.00
8. ITP wheels and tires
$0
$ 1,451.64
$0
$ 1,451.64
9. Rope rescue equipment
$0
$ 7,000.00
$0
$ 7,000.00
10. Rope rescue class Tuition for 8
$0
$ 8,000.00
$0
$ 8,000.00
11. Portable and Rig Radios
$0
$0
$17,600.00
$17,600.00
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$0
$0
$0
$0
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$0
$0
$0
$0
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$0
$0
$0
$0
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$0
$0
$0
$0
Total Budget
$80,942.54
$25,445.25
$17,600.00
$123,987.79

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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. This line represents the cost for a 2020 Silverado crew cab 2500 long bed 4x4 required to tow the UTV on a trailer off
road in all weather conditions with a total cost of $46,305.02 from Midway Chevrolet. DMFM will cover $4,630.50 or
10% of the total cost and seeking $41,674.52 from GRIC.
2. This line represents the cost for a pickup camper shell necessary to secure the specialized equipment and protect it
from the elements with a total cost of $4,000.00. DMFM will cover $400.00 or 10% of the total cost and seeking
$3,600.00 from GRIC.
3. This line represents the cost for a pickup metal slide out tray necessary to mount the specialized equipment to while
being able to retrive it quickly during a rescue with a total cost of $1,500.00. DMFM will cover $150.00 or 10% of the
total cost and seeking $1,350.00 from GRIC.
4. This line represents the cost for emergency lights, sirens, decals and MCT that are required/standard for emergency
vehicles to be distpatched/respond to emergencies with a total cost of $14,600.00. DMFM will cover $1,460.00 or 10%
of the total cost and seeking $13,140.00 from GRIC.
5. This line represents the cost for a 2020 Polaris Ranger XP1000 Crew Cab with winch and light bar required for a REMS
team to make access into remote mountain terrain while minimizing response time in an emergency situation with a
total cost of $19,336.13 from Polaris. DMFM will cover $1,933.61 or 10% of the total cost and seeking $17,405.52 from
GRIC.
6. This line represents the cost for a QTAC EMS-F medical skid unit that fits in the UTV bed necessary to transport/treat a
patient safely while being extricated from remote areas with a total cost of $1,695.00 from QTAC. DMFM will cover
$169.50 or 10% of the total cost and seeking $1,525.50 from GRIC.
7. This line represents the cost for a 16’ tandem axle utility trailer with rear ramp required to transport the UTV with a
total cost of $2,500.00. DMFM will cover $250.00 or 10% of the total cost and seeking $2,250.00 from GRIC.
8. This line represents the cost for a full set of upgraded durable ITP wheels and tires necessary to handle the extreme
terrain with a total cost of $1,451.64 from ITP Tires. ITP Tires has offered to donate 100% of the total cost in support of
DMFM REMS UTV.

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9. This line represents the cost for the ropes, harnesses, strectcher and specialized climbing equipment required to outfit
a REMS team to perform remote mountain rescues with a total cost of $7,000.00. DMFM will cover $7,000.00 or 100%
of the total cost and seeking $0 from GRIC
10. This line represents the cost of tuition for 8 DMFM members to be highly trained/qualified Rope Rescue Technician
I/II specialiist’s with a total cost of $8,000.00. DMFM will cover $8,000.00 or 100% of the total cost and seeking $0 from
GRIC.
11. This line represents the $17,600.0 in kind contribution of the multiple VHF/APX portable and vehicle mounted rig
radios necessary to communicate during emergency rescue operations. DMFM will be 100% responsible for this in kind
contribuition.
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Other explanation: The total cost for this important resource is a total of $123,987.79 . DMFM will cover $43,045.25 or
35% and seeking $80,942.54 from GRIC.