PIMA COUNTY, (April 17, 2025)— The Pima County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted 4-0 to approve a resolution to allocate $2.56 million in federal Community Development Block Grants and an additional $234,000 of Emergency Solutions Grants for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
The Board approved the submission of the Pima County 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan and the Pima County Consortium Fiscal Year 2025-2029 HUD Consolidated Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
The Community Development and Emergency Solutions grants are funded by HUD. The Pima County Community & Workforce Development Department administers the grants, which are designed to benefit low-income individuals, people experiencing homelessness, and residents with special needs in Pima County.
The community development grants support everything from housing rehabilitation in Ajo to public facility improvements in Amado and from assistance services in Green Valley to crime prevention efforts in South Tucson.
The Emergency Solutions Grants will fund emergency shelters for families and prevent homelessness.
“These federal funds are especially vital for rural communities that often lack the infrastructure and resources of urban areas,” said Dan Sullivan, Director of the Community & Workforce Development Department. “These investments make it possible to repair homes, improve local facilities, and provide emergency shelter — services that directly improve the quality of life for our most vulnerable neighbors.”
Pima County received 57 applications requesting $4,735,980 in funding for the Community Development and Emergency Solutions grants, with about 60 percent of the requested amount ultimately being included in the plan. In order to use the federal funds, the County must prepare and submit to HUD an Annual Action Plan that describes allocations and activities that address community needs.
Among the programs receiving funds as part of the County's $2,567,968 Community Development Block Grant plan are the Sahuarita Food Bank and Community Resource Center ($160,000), the Southwest Fair Housing Council ($25,000), YWCA of Southern Arizona ($142,335) and Habitat for Humanity Tucson ($80,000).
Among the recipients of the $234,278 in planned Emergency Solutions Grants are Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse ($45,000), the Primavera Foundation ($70,000) and Family Housing Resources ($23,342).
A complete list of grant recipients can be found online.
The County’s plans outline the needs, priorities, target areas, and strategies for housing, social services, and community development programs. The Annual Action Plan serves as Pima County’s application for annual HUD entitlement funding.