Attachment B – Application Cover Sheets

2026 Ak-Chin Indian Community Grant Application Cover Sheet 
Name of Applicant: 
Las Brisas Academy PTO  
  Applicant is a: □ City/Town/County (circle) 
□Other:  501(c)(3) public charity
Contact Person and Title:  TJ Hansell, President – LBA PTO 
Applicant Address (administrative office): 18211 W Las Brisas Drive 
City:       Goodyear  
  Zip Code: 85338 
Applicant Mailing Address (if different): 
City:   
 Zip Code: 
Phone Number: 480.828.3290  
  Fax Number: 
E-mail Address: lasbrisaspto@gmail.com
Fiscal Agent for any Applicant that is not a City, Town, or County 
(Special Taxing Districts/Fire Districts must have a Fiscal Agent) 
Contact Person: Christina Panaitescu – Community Partnerships Program Manager 
City/Town/County Mailing Address: City of Goodyear 1900 North Civic Square 
City:    Goodyear  
  Zip Code: 85395 
Phone Number: 623-882-7804 
  Fax Number: 
E-mail Address: christina.panaitescu@goodyearaz.gov
Program or Project Name: LBA PTO – Extracurricular Improvements 
Priority Area (Check all that apply) □ education □ public safety □ health □ environment
□ promotion of commerce □ economic and community development
Purpose of Grant (brief statement):  
LBA PTO – Extracurricular Improvements project will improve the ability of all students at Las Brisas 
Academy to enjoy the amenities and extra programming at the school to improve their educational 
experience. These improvements will help them enjoy education, making their learning experience more 
satisfying which will lead to better outcomes for them in school and outside.  
Target Audience/Beneficiaries: Youth (K-8) – 650+ that attend Las Brisas Academy 
Beginning and Ending Date of 
Program or Project: January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027 
Amount Requested: $150,000  
  Total Cost: $150,000 
Geographic Area Served: City of Goodyear 
By the execution of this Grant Application the undersigned agrees that the information contained in this 
Application is true, to the best of the Applicant’s knowledge.  The Applicant shall notify the Community if any 
information in this Application changes. 
Signature: 
For the Applicant: __________________________________________ Date: 6/15/2026 
Typed/Printed Name and Title: Timothy J. Hansell – LBA PTO President 
For the Fiscal Agent: ____________________________________ Date:______________ 
(If applicable) 
Typed/Printed Name and Title: Christina Panaitescu – Community Partnerships 
Program Manager

2026 Ak-Chin Indian Community Grant Application Cover Sheet 
Name of Applicant: 
 Applicant is a: □ City/Town/County (circle) 
Southwestern Institute for the Education of 
□Other:  501(c)(3) public charity
Native Americans (SIENA) 
Contact Person and Title:  TJ Hansell, President - SIENA 
Applicant Address (administrative office): 18607 W Vogel Ave 
City:       Goodyear  
  Zip Code: 85338 
Applicant Mailing Address (if different): 
City:   
 Zip Code: 
Phone Number: 480.828.3290  
  Fax Number: 
E-mail Address: tj@siena-az.org
Fiscal Agent for any Applicant that is not a City, Town, or County 
(Special Taxing Districts/Fire Districts must have a Fiscal Agent) 
Contact Person: Christina Panaitescu – Community Partnerships Program Manager 
City/Town/County Mailing Address: City of Goodyear 1900 North Civic Square 
City:    Goodyear  
  Zip Code: 85395 
Phone Number: 623-882-7804 
  Fax Number: 
E-mail Address: christina.panaitescu@goodyearaz.gov
Program or Project Name: Natives Helping Natives 
Priority Area (Check all that apply) □ education □ public safety □ health □ environment
□ promotion of commerce □ economic and community development
Purpose of Grant (brief statement):  
Natives Helping Natives is an economic development initiative to support local Native American businesses, 
nonprofits, and organizations learn and share with other Native business leaders, executives, and 
organizations to lift the whole ecosystem. The shared experiences of each group will help build upon the 
other to create a network of experts that can understand the struggle and cultural aspects of running an 
organization or business with a focus on Native communities.  
Target Audience/Beneficiaries: Up to 100 Native businesses, nonprofits, executives, and entrepreneurs 
Beginning and Ending Date of 
Program or Project: January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027 
Amount Requested: $100,000  
  Total Cost: $100,000 
Geographic Area Served: City of Goodyear and West Valley 
By the execution of this Grant Application the undersigned agrees that the information contained in this 
Application is true, to the best of the Applicant’s knowledge.  The Applicant shall notify the Community if any 
information in this Application changes. 
Signature: 
For the Applicant: __________________________________________ Date: 6/15/2026 
Typed/Printed Name and Title: Timothy J. Hansell – LBA PTO President  
For the Fiscal Agent: ____________________________________ Date:______________ 
(If applicable) 
Typed/Printed Name and Title: Christina Panaitescu – Community Partnerships 
Program Manager