Grants Awarded FY26

“A Life Saving Legacy in Southeast Arizona” this project will strengthen targeted donor engagement efforts and support a blood drive in Cochise County.

“Phase 1 of Housing Project” will support septic system planning and installation costs needed to begin converting a garage space into emergency housing for single mothers facing eviction and survivors of domestic abuse.

“Building Independence: Life Skills for Every Learner” this project will support hands-on life skills programming that helps students with high needs build daily living, self-care, and basic job skills.

“Holocaust Education Program” to support the keynote speaker for a community event bringing Holocaust survivor testimony, education, and awareness to Cochise County.

“Equipment for Football Team” this project will purchase a lineman chute and related training equipment designed to help athletes develop skills while reducing injury risks.

“Food Supply and Electric Bill Support” will support food purchases and electricity costs that help maintain critical food storage and distribution services during a time of increased need.

“Douglas ARC Feeds Douglas, Bisbee and Elfrida 2026/2027” will help purchase food containers for approximately 125 weekday meals delivered to homebound residents, with meals prepared and delivered by adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

“Administrative Transition” will support day labor costs related to transporting durable medical equipment, incontinence supplies, and furniture donations as the organization undergoes an administrative transition.

“Healthy Bisbee Lunches” will support food purchases and supplies for nutritious community meals served four days per week through Goar Park Lunches.

“Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Training and Technology Equipment” this project will purchase two EMDR light bars that support evidence-based trauma therapy and help clients process traumatic experiences without relying solely on extensive talk therapy sessions. 

“AZ Prep Academy Youth Program” support tournament fees, trophies, and supplies for youth creative arts, athletics, and life skills programming.

“LSS-SW Aging & Disability Services – Food Boxes for Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities” this project will help provide nutritious food boxes in Cochise and eastern Santa Cruz counties.

“Cochise Connections: Inspiring Young Storytellers” project to support a monthly bilingual magazine connecting Cochise County residents with local information, services, and community news while engaging student interns in journalism, photography, design, and community engagement.

“Women’s Recovery Housing and Life Skills Support Program” will provide recovery materials and essential supplies for women facing substance use and mental health challenges in residential recovery housing.

“Cochise Victim Services” project to support advocacy and shelter services for victims of domestic and sexual violence in northern Cochise County.

“Students Create Multimedia News for Their Peers and the Community Based on 100 Years of Patagonia School History” a pilot project, helping youth ages 13–17 develop media literacy and journalism skills while creating local news content celebrating Patagonia Schools’ 100-year history.

“Sierra Vista Food Forest: Erosion Control and Land Stabilization” project to support erosion reduction at the Sierra Vista Food Forest, located in the Sulger subdivision, through the purchase of materials, landscape fabric, and tools.

“Emergency Driver Training Equipment” a project to purchase emergency driver training equipment, allowing volunteer firefighters to complete local Emergency Vehicle Operator Course training and annual vehicle requalification while reducing travel time and keeping emergency vehicles available for response.

“What Do We Wonder Cochise County” a project to bring a multi-session, hands-on STEM program to two Cochise County classrooms, helping students build critical thinking, problem-solving, and scientific reasoning skills.

“Men’s Room Renovation” this project will support plumbing fixture replacement and flooring improvements at its recovery clubhouse, improving sanitation, safety, and functionality for individuals attending recovery meetings.

“2027 Sierra Vista Symphony Orchestra Children’s Concerts” this program will provide free, interactive symphonic concerts and music education for local fifth-grade students, introducing them to live music and the instruments in the symphony.

“Pickleball Court Fencing” a project to support a portion of fencing costs for new public pickleball courts being developed in partnership with the City of Sierra Vista, expanding access to low-impact recreation for community members of all ages.

“Protein and Produce Project,” helping purchase produce and protein for lunches served three times a week, weekly food bags for neighbors in need, and food bags for individuals experiencing homelessness.

“Pierce the Fire” a project to purchase a firefighting piercing nozzle that helps firefighters more effectively suppress attic and garage fires while reducing damage to homes.

“Community Lunch Program” will support hot lunches for community residents every week, Monday through Friday, including holidays, helping provide nourishment and connection for individuals who may otherwise go without a warm meal.

“Mental Manifestation Self Care and Bloom Conference” to support speaker and therapist airfare for a two-day event focused on mental wellness, healing, empowerment, and personal growth.

“Mobile School-Based Preventive Oral Hygiene Program” will provide preventive oral hygiene education and services for underserved pre-K through sixth-grade children in Cochise and eastern Santa Cruz counties.

“Driving Access: Connecting Neighbors to Care and Community” this project will support RideScheduler software upgrades and outreach efforts that help connect underserved seniors with transportation to essential services.

“Migrant Family Pre-School Nutritional Backpacks / Supplemental Nutrition for School Children K-12” this project will provide nutritional food supplements for Willcox School District students and preschool food backpacks for migrant families.

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.