Grants Awarded FY26

In partnership with the Bisbee Police, this funding will convert space donated by the City of Bisbee into a state-certified gun range for law enforcement agencies.

Providing uniform pants and body cameras for volunteer rangers.

Delivering essential items such as clothing, school supplies, hygiene kits, cribs, and beds, along with therapeutic services for children within 72 hours of foster placement.

Introducing students ages 11–15 to healthcare careers through hands-on simulations, hospital tours, and expert-led activities.

Helping individuals overcome employment barriers such as work clothing, cell phones, and delays in first paychecks.

Replacing twin mattresses and covers in its shelter.

Funding tools to deliver hands-on learning, problem solving and teamwork skills for youth participants. 

Expanding STEM/STEAM programming with 3D printers, robotics, and crafting across multiple club locations.

Bringing survivor testimonies to school-aged children, with the  potential for a free community event.

Offering weekly, dietitian-approved lunches, especially for seniors, and upgrading kitchen facilities to combat isolation and encourage social interaction.

Offering a safe, enriching environment to develop cognitive, STEM, and communication skills through chess at two school sites.

Including public workshops, a seed library, school field trips, and garden support at Kartchner Caverns.

Repair or replace the wheelchair lift, with a maintenance agreement ensuring accessibility for elderly and disabled members and visitors.

Rural Reach Project, reducing stigma by providing mental health talks, activities, and workshops in eastern Santa Cruz County. 

Which trains adults with developmental disabilities to prepare and deliver meals to homebound individuals. Funds will support the purchase of food containers for the meal delivery program.

Which trains individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to repurpose wood pallets into decorative items, building skills and offering a creative outlet.

Behavioral Health Supplies, Activities and Sports Equipment, supporting youth coping skills and social interaction.

Offering online cooking classes, ingredients, and utensils for  low-income youth.

Creating a track with exercise stations and a soccer field to support 5th and 6th grade student fitness at six elementary schools.

Offering free symphony performances for local fifth graders

Providing meals and food bags to neighbors in need.  St. Vincent de Paul was unable to attend today. 

Providing oral health education and preventive care to at-risk children in Bisbee and Elgin schools.  Tood BUDDS was unable to attend today. 

Continuing bilingual StoryWalks for children and families and adding new stories.

Installing a new water fountain with bottle filler at Hunt Park and adding outdoor fitness stations at local parks.

Offering educational activities, camps, and school supplies for local military families.

Purchasing mobility aids, promotional items and volunteer shirts.

Providing no-cost youth mountain bike clubs in Benson and Huachuca City schools.

Snacks to help students focus and maintain energy throughout the day.

program for low-income and underemployed.

Healthy Futures Initiative / Part-time school nurse / community outreach program for two years.

Funding will go toward the local match funding to unlock $4M federal award for a shared-use path at the Lavender Pit.

Funds will purchase 2 piston-style automated chest compression devices for ambulances.

 CANTER Indoor Arena / Indoor Arena Construction.

Peer Navigation Program / Peer navigator for treatment, housing, justice advocacy, transportation and vital documents.

Confidence Camp internship program.

 For low-income students and students with diverse learning needs.

Weight Before Meds / 1 scales for stretcher for accurate medication dosage.

Cochise Project for Twinepidemic / Screening & interventions for diabetes, heart, kidney disease.

for the Willcox Art & Heritage: Cultivating Community in Rural Arizona / Retractable seating for multipurpose auditorium at the newly constructed Center of Art and Heritage.