Title
Retroactive Authorization to Apply for, Accept and Disburse Grant Funding from the Garcia Family Foundation and Enter into Agreement (Ordinance S-52757) - District 7, 8 and Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to retroactively apply for, accept, and enter into an agreement with the Garcia Family Foundation (GFF) for a grant in support of interventions (e.g., move in assistance, flex funds) provided in connection with the 2026 Rapid Exit Pilot at three shelters in the City of Phoenix. The grant amount will not exceed $130,000. No matching funds are required. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept, and for the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
Funding from this grant will be used for interventions (e.g., move in assistance, flex funds) provided in connection with the 2026 Rapid Exit Pilot at three shelters in the City of Phoenix. The funding will directly support people experiencing homelessness to rapidly transition from shelter to permanent housing solutions.
Contract Term
The grant term will begin March 1, 2026, and end March 1, 2027.
Financial Impact
No matching funds are required.
Location
230 S. 12th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85007
11 S. 71st Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85043
2739 E. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ 85034
Council Districts: 7, 8, and Citywide
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Office of Homeless Solutions.