PIMA COUNTY (February 19, 2026) — The Pima County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 17 allocated $855,000 for a second round of Short-Term Crisis and Emergency Resources grants (STCER).
The funding follows the Board’s Dec. 16 allocation of $838,390 in initial STCER awards, approved in response to federal developments affecting agencies that deliver critical services to residents.
Both rounds of funding — drawn from rolled-over general funds from the prior fiscal year —support food assistance, housing and utility support, transportation, legal services, and medical needs.
In the first round of funding, the Community & Workforce Development (CWD) Department received 57 applications seeking over $3.3 million in funding. Staff and the Outside Agency Citizen Review Committee (OACRC) screened and reviewed applications, and the OACRC recommended funding to 29 programs.
“The volume of applications in the first round shows a significant need for funding among community agencies,” said CWD Director Dan Sullivan, whose department administers the Outside Agency program. “Our nonprofit partners see struggling families on a daily basis. These investments give them the flexibility to respond quickly, close service gaps, and keep essential supports within reach for the residents who need them most.”
The Board also approved the application process for this round of STCER funding on Feb. 17.
Applications will be open from March 2 through March 20. The OACRC is expected to finalize recommendations by April 16, ahead of a Board of Supervisors vote on April 21.
To be eligible, an agency must be a current or prior recipient of any County funds. Organizations can apply in one of five service areas for a maximum award of $75,000.
- Housing/utilities
- Food
- Transportation
- Medical and related expenses
- Legal services
The STCER grants align with the County-approved Prosperity Initiative, a regional partnership working to reduce generational poverty. Specifically, the grants support housing stability, transportation access, and reinvestment in high-poverty neighborhoods.