Grants

Various grant programs are provided by the City of Mesa to community organizations in the areas of housing, community development, social services and the arts.  This page briefly describes all grant programs administered by the City of Mesa. 

If you have questions, or would like further information or application materials, please contact the person listed for each program.

Please be aware that grant deadlines are subject to change; be sure to verify deadlines with the appropriate contact person(s).

FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAMS

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - administers federal CDBG funds received annually form the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  The City contracts with nonprofit agencies and other City departments to undertake projects and improvements that primarily benefit low and moderate-income people and the neighborhoods in which they live.

HOME Investment Partnership Program - helps non-profit agencies and developers to expand the supply of decent, affordable housing for low and very low-income persons.  HOME projects include a homebuyer program; land acquisition, homeowner reconstruction, and development or rehabilitation affordable multi-family rental properties.

Emergency Shelter Grant - the City contracts with nonprofit agencies to fund operations of family, men's and domestic violence shelters for the homeless through ESG funds allocated annually from HUD.

Federal Grants Program Contact:
Lisa Hembree, Community Revitalization Specialist
480-644-3660
lisa.hembree@cityofmesa.org

SOCIAL SERVICES

Human Services Funding - provides annual funding, through the City's Human Services Program, for a variety of community-based, private, nonprofit (501 C-3) social services agencies.

ABC Program - grants the City of Mesa utility customers an opportunity to help others and contribute to a healthier community through voluntary $1 donations on their utility bills.  The City of Mesa is currently looking for a foundation to match these funds, which will be used for social service programs that serve the City's most vulnerable populations.

Human Services Grants Program Contact:
Lisa Wilson, Human Services Specialist
480-644-5831
lisa.wilson@cityofmesa.org

Proposals for the above programs are reviewed and funding recommendations are made by the Housing and Human Services Advisory Board, and then are forwarded to the Mesa City Council for final approval.

P.R.I.D.E. Grant Program - The Mesa United Way P.R.I.D.E. (People & Resources to Improve, Develop, & Energize) program encourages Mesa residents to identify and build upon the strengths of individuals, associations, and organizations to create positive benefits for themselves and their neighbors. 

Applicants should be volunteer-driven groups having small-to-no operating budgets and have limited access to other funding sources.