Title
Request Retroactive Authorization to Apply for, Accept and Disburse Funding from The United States Conference of Mayors Healthy and Sustainable Communities Grant Program (Ordinance S-52423) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to apply for, and, if awarded, accept funding from The United States Conference of Mayors, Healthy and Sustainable Communities Grant Awards. The total grant amount ranges from $75,000 - $275,000 for a large city. Further request to authorize the City Treasurer to accept, and the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item for the life of the grant, as well as disburse funds to project partners as detailed in the project application.
Report
Summary
Since 2012, the Childhood Obesity Prevention/Environmental Health and Sustainability Awards, a partnership between The United States Conference of Mayors and the American Beverage Association has awarded nearly $6 million to cities of all sizes across the country to support programs that aim to improve the health and wellness of the nation's children, families, neighborhoods, and cities.
All member cities of The United States Conference of Mayors are eligible to apply and receive this award. Each application must include a signed letter of support from the Mayor. There is no limit on the number of applications that can be supported and submitted for consideration. The City is a member of The United States Conference of Mayors submitted two applications for consideration. The award aims to support programs that engage community members and promote or stimulate behavior change, in the categories of a) healthy communities; b) environmental health and sustainability, or c) a hybrid of both.
A total of $1 million will be awarded to nine cities, in three population categories: Small City (population less than 75,000; Medium City (population 75,000-250,000 and Large City (population more than 250,000), of which the City of Phoenix applications will be evaluated. If selected for funding, the first-place award amount is $275,000, second place is $100,000 and third place is $75,000.
The two applications submitted for consideration include:
- Street Transportation Department is proposing the School Community, Garden, Food Truck, and Active Living Initiative, a comprehensive school-based initiative combining a community garden, student-run food truck, active transportation infrastructure, and a rewards-based fitness program. The project promotes sustainability, healthy living, entrepreneurship, and physical activity while fostering a strong sense of community and environmental stewardship. The project will have a focus in the Laveen community.
- Housing Department is proposing the Healthy Homes Edison-Eastlake Project, a vital response to the health and environmental challenges residents face. It will provide hands-on education in nutrition, gardening, and zero-waste practices, while promoting physical activity and safe, walk able neighborhoods. By coordinating with existing initiatives and by incorporating new components in three focus areas such as, gardening and nutrition; physical activity and safety; and environmental stewardship.
The winners of the 2026 Awards will be announced during the 94th Winter Meeting of The United States Conference of Mayors.
Financial Impact
There is no impact on the General Fund. Funding will be provided by the United States Conference of Mayors. No matching funds are required.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by City Manager Jeffrey Barton and the Office of Government Relations.