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AZ State EditionThe FundBook

April 2011

Helping communities find the federal funding they need.

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Local Changes Ahead

The advancing of the 2012 state budget by the Senate passed with a 21-9 vote that was consistent along party lines. With Republican and Democrat lawmakers agreeing that overspending led the state to this crossroad, the approved budget knocks out $264 million in proposed 2012 spending by Gov-ernor Jan Brewer. Even with legislative budget analysts reporting a significant development in Arizona’s economic recovery, crediting sales tax from the holiday retail season for January’s 6.2% increase from January 2010 numbers, the state’s fiscal woes run too deep, which is clearly reflect-ed in the budget package. The budget package in-cludes bills that aim to cut $1.3 billion from the state’s budget and limits budget increases to align directly with population growth and inflation.

Local governments will be on the chopping-block in the realm of $55 million through the trickle-down effect as a result of drastic reduc-tions for state program funding. In recent years, municipalities have cut everything from holiday parades to public safety personnel. Is it possible to carve more out? Early talks suggest passing on some prison costs to counties and reducing vehicle tax money shared with local governments. These suggestions have local officials worried that they will have to force local property tax increases to maintain law enforcement and other services. With real estate lulls and rampant foreclosures, local property taxes may not be enough. It is a scary thought to think that a house could burn down because the resident was put on hold by a 911 operator or because response times double. Local agencies will need to look to competitive funding to supplement reduced budgets.

Additional cuts called painful and necessary by Republicans include: $172 million from K-12 education; $48 million from the Department of Economic Security; $20 million from Department of Health Services; $65 million from universities; and an overall statewide reduction of $12 million.

Even if lawmakers cut out funding for everything except education, healthcare and public safety, they would still fall short nearly $6 million to reaching what they need to cut. The Senate budget plan now must be worked out with the House of Representatives; Senate President Russell Pearce only expects minor changes. The House is plan-ning to work things out with the Governor before moving forward. There seems to be a showdown brewing as the Governor Jan Brewer is committed to her plan and feels cuts have gone too far.

Strategizing Economic Development

Yields Jobs

In a turbulent first few months of 2011, law-makers are hopeful for light at the end of the tun-nel that weighs heavily on a new bill passed in ear-ly February that will build the Arizona economy. Something desperately needed with so much focus on Arizona’s budget deficit. Looking to increase the state’s economic development, legislature, with a majority of Republican votes and the Gov-ernor’s signature, passed a bill that they say will attract expansion of capital investment through business attraction, promote business growth and create jobs. Democrats voted against the bill in the special three-day session because the bill calls for a nearly 30 percent reduction in the corporate in-come tax rate. Starting in 2018 the reduction will occur over four years along with copious other income and property tax changes benefiting busi-nesses. This is a hard hit for local agencies that rely on tax revenue, especially when the worst recession since the 1930’s has caused the steepest decline in state tax receipts on record, and pub-lic demand for services has not declined. Sacrific-ing the much needed tax revenue is a trade-off for what is anticipated to create new jobs. To ensure this trade-off is truly effective and worthwhile to reach its proposed outcome, an evaluation should be conducted on a sampling of companies measur-ing Arizonans hired and if it balances with the cuts. The evaluation cannot just be a baseline compari-

The View from Arizona State

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December 1

January 1

MMS Grant: Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP) - p.36

Dec 31

USDA Grant: Rural Community Development Initiative - p.33Dec 22

IMLS Grant: Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program - p.29Dec 15

NOAA Grant: Regional Ocean Partnership Funding Program - p.37Dec 10

HUD Grant: Continuum of Care Home-less Assistance Program - p.35

HUD Grants: Hazards in Housing (1) - p.39

HRSA Grant: Health Center New Access Points Program - p.25

Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program - p.31

Dec 3FEMA Grants

Severe Repetitive Loss Program - p.30

Repetitive Flood Claims Program - p.32

Flood Mitigation Assistance Program - p.32

HUD Grant: HOPE VI Revitalization Grants Program - p.34

USDA Grant: Solid Waste Managment Grant - p.40

Two Months From Now Three Months From Now

Icon Legend

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Upcoming Grants TimelineGrant descriptions follow

October 1

November 1

HUD Grant: Choice Neighborhoods Initiative - p.34Oct 26

Oct 15

FY 2011 MCSAP New Entrant Funding - p.28

FY 2011 High Priority Grant Opportunity - p.28DOT Grants:

Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Grants - p.27

Brownfields Assessment Grants - p.27

EPA Grants: Brownfields Cleanup Grants - p.26

EPA Grant: Market Based Approaches to Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions - p.38

Oct 27

FWS Grant: North American Wetlands Conservation Act Small Grants - p.33

Oct 28

IMLS Grant: Museums for America - p.29

NOAA Grant: Community-based Marine Debris Removal Project Grants - p.37

Nov 1Nov 18

DOC Grant: MBDA Busi-ness Center (MBC) - p.24

Nov 10

HUD Grants: Hazards in Housing (3) - p.38, 39

Nov 16

Nov 8

Nov 17

Nov 22

Now One Month From Now

Commerce/Business -Health/Medical -Ocean/Coastal -

Rural -Transportation -

Housing -Museums/Art -

Green/Environment -Disaster{

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Number of AwardsMany: 50

Amount AvailableLarge: $100,000,000

FOA #DHS-11-MT-110-000-99

AgencyDepartment of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency

DeadlineNot soon: Dec 3, 2010

Severe Repetitive Loss Program



FOA #DHS-11-MT-047-000-99

AgencyDepartment of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency

DeadlineNot soon: Dec 3, 2010

Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program


Hazard Mitiga-

tion Grant Program Flood

Mitigation Assistance

Repetitive Flood Claims

Severe Repetitive Loss

Pre-Disaster

Mitigation

Federal Emergency Agency Hazard Mitigation Programs

PDM Planning Selectivity (%) PDM Project Grant Selectivity (%)

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Number of AwardsMedium: 11

Amount AvailableMedium: $11,000,000

AgencyEnvironmental Protection Agency

FOA #EPA-OSWER-OBLR-10-11

DeadlineSoon: Oct 15, 2010

Brownfields Cleanup Grants

Job Train-

ing Grants, Number of AwardsMany: 185





Cleanup Revolving

Loan Fund Programs

Assess-

ment Cleanup Programs


Amount AvailableMedium: $29,500,000




Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Grants

Brownfields Assessment Grants


EPA Brownfields Grants

Targeted Brownfields Assess-

ment (TBA)

$52,400,000

$11,000,000$29,500,000

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C o n g r e s s i o n a l l y -directed funding

Congressional funding for increasing the energy efficiency of government buildings is difficult to come by, but not impos-sible. The two sources it is most likely to be fund-ed though are the Depart-ment of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Renew-able Energy (EERE) ac-count in the Energy and Water appropriations bill, or through the Hous-ing and Urban Develop-ment’s Economic Devel-opment Administration (EDA) account in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill.

In FY10, there were four instances of con-

gress ional ly-di rec ted funds for energy effi-ciency in local govern-ment buildings projects. The City of Oakdale, MN, the City of Red-lands, CA, the Township of Branchburg, NJ, and the Noble County Health Department of Caldwell, OH were the recipients of between $400 thousand and $1 million in funds each. Three of these were through EERE and the latter was through EDA. There were no compa-rable instances in FY09 or FY08 which may in-dicate that this is a trend that may develop further this coming year, or that this FY10 congressional-ly-directed funding was a fluke.

Regardless, if you in-tend to pursue this type of funding through ap-propriations, your chanc-es will be best if your congressional delegation is associated with either the House or Sen-ate com-

mittees on appropria-tions, or

the relevant subcommit-tees – Energy and Water when pursuing EERE funds, or Transportation, Housing and Urban de-velopment when pursu-

Funds for a local government building energy efficiency projects

ing EDA funds. When naming your project, keep in mind that “energy efficiency” projects are how they are described for local governments, while non-profits and universities tend to use the terminology “green building.”

Competitive Grant Programs

Outside of EECBG, should it be funded again, there are limited grant programs for this project type at the fed-eral level. Two of the most natural candidates to provide these grants -- the Environmental Pro-tection Agency and the Department of Energy -- do not currently provide funding for green build-ing projects. However, the Department of Agri-culture (USDA) and the Economic Development Administration (EDA) do both offer annually re-curring grant programs.

The USDA’s High Energy Cost

Program provides finan-cial assistance for the improvement of energy generation, transmis-sion, and distribution fa-cilities serving eligible rural communities with home energy costs that are over 275 percent of the national average. In

FY10 this program con-sisted of $15.5 million split among 20 awards and will almost certainly be available again in the coming year. The ap-plication period closed September 8 this year, so there is some time to plan a competitive grant before the new applica-tion cycle begins.

The EDA’s Global Climate Change Mitiga-tion Fund (GCCMF) was established to strengthen the linkages between eco-nomic development and environmental quality. One of the project types supported through this program is new construc-tion or renovation that leads to a “green build-ing” with an LEED™ or comparable certification. Projects that are chosen must lead to a net posi-tive outcome in terms of energy, materials, and/or water use efficiency. In FY10 this program con-sisted of $25 million and will almost certainly be

available again in the coming year. The ap-plication period is roll-ing, so there is as much time as necessary to plan a competitive grant be-fore applying. (See p.11 Demystifying the EDA Grant Process

Additionally, one of the most promising re-sources for local govern-ments looking for this kind of federal funding is through their state’s State Energy Program (SEP). However, SEPs vary as the Department of Energy emphasizes the state’s role as decision maker and administrator for SEP activities within each state. Priorities, and the amount available for this project type, are set by the state. To find out if funding is available in

your state, contact your area State Energy Of-fice.

Other funding mecha-nisms

There are also other funding types available for local government en-ergy efficiency in build-ings projects, though most are available at the state, not federal, level. An ex-cellent resource that lists state programs relevant to this project type is the Database of State Incen-tives for Renewables & Efficiency, which can be accessed at goo.gl/h4b6

One federally available option is Qualified En-ergy Conservation Bonds (QECBs) which can assist

financing quali-fied energy con-servation proj-ects – a term that includes energy efficiency capital expenditures for public buildings. QECB funding is available on a state-by-state basis, based on whether the fed-erally issued funds have al-ready been com-mitted. Interested officials should contact their State Energy Office for additional in-formation about availability.

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son of the state unemployment rate, which results for this particular measurement, could be contam-inated by many other factors.

Grants funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 State En-ergy Program (SEP), in the tune of $2.7 million in awards, are anticipated to create 180 new jobs throughout the state. The Manufacturers’ Energy-Efficiency Grant Assistance (MEGA) Program tar-gets companies in Chandler, Flagstaff, Glendale, Goodyear, Scottsdale and Tucson who will be the catalyst for Arizona to make its mark as a leader in global renewable energy. Creating and imple-menting energy solutions will generate many new, much needed and desired, job opportunities. Spreading funding to companies geographically diverse supports several local economies, especial-ly with the requirement to create at least two jobs per $100,000 received. Grant funds were awarded to companies who must purchase new energy-ef-ficient fixed assets with their own operating funds and then be reimbursed coupled with offering 50 percent in matching in-kind funds, a true demon-stration of company and respective job stability.

Though the Economic Strength Project Pro-gram (ESP), Technology & Market Assessment Grants and AZFAST Grants are all currently on hold the Arizona Job Training Program returns. The job-specific reimbursable grant administered by the Arizona Department of Commerce supports the design and delivery of customized training to meet specific needs of employers, create new jobs and help increase the skill and wage levels of employees in Arizona. While funds are available, applications will be taken on a first-come, first serve basis. Please contact Cindy Grogan, Program Manager by calling (602) 771-1221 or via email at [email protected], to request program guidelines and application.

The Grand Canyon State of Mind

Did you know that Arizona is now “officially” the Grand Canyon State? Maybe you thought it was official already, but not until February 2011 did H.B. 2549 get signed by Arizona Governor Jan

Brewer and the State Nickname has officially been added and honored like other state emblems such as State Bird and State Neckwear. In case you are on the edge of your seat wondering, State Neck-wear is the Bola Tie.

One might be wondering the significance of this, and actually, although no apparent fiscal or economic impact is foreseen by H.B. 2549, pride in our state is critical at a time when some are suggesting dividing the state into two: Alta Ari-zona and Baja Arizona. Though receiving major attention recently, including Sen. Paula Aboud, D-Tucson facetiously introducing separation of the south, specifically Tucson, from Arizona as an amendment to an existing bill, Baja Arizona is not a new concept; the splitsville idea that is said to be just a state of mind came to be in the 1980’s when the Arizona area south of the Gila River wanted to end domination of Phoenix and Maricopa County. However, heated opposition on issues such as state and local budgets, immigration and economic de-velopment seem to be the driving force behind the movement’s recent push. As valid as the idea might seem, ramifications could include extra hoops for local government agencies, schools, non-profit entities and businesses, who would then have to adjust their entire operation, not to mention the social impact it would have on youth who might see this as being okay to walk away from prob-lems or opposition without resolution.

The Senate Committee of the Whole voted against Aboud’s amendment but supported the underlying existing bill, S.B. 1433, a bill that es-tablishes a committee to essentially hand-pick federal laws the state wants to nullify. S.B.1433 now awaits a final vote of the Senate. It is antici-pated that Governor Jan Brewer will sign the bill as she is looking for autonomy for state govern-ment. Autonomy can benefit the state by giving more power to lawmakers to address the needs and cultures of the target population. This may go against efforts to create “a more perfect union”. True to the American checks and balances system, settling conflicts relating to any nullification will then be in the hands of the US Supreme Court who

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will have to take any action required between Ari-zona and the federal government.

Arizona Healthcare Not Yet Settled

If realized, S.B.1433 will enable Arizona to make changes to President Barrack Obama’s health care overhaul. Healthcare funding already being a teeter-totter topic in Arizona, the passing of the state budget by the Senate in March 2011 entails dropping over 250,000 of the 1.3 million people now enrolled, from Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), the state’s health care plan. Although not the massive bud-get cuts that the Governor originally intended to implement, the cuts to the plan will include adults without children. To reduce the cuts to individu-als relying on AHCCCS, Sen. Steve Gallardo, D-Phoenix suggested an amendment that would es-sentially eliminate the use of state money to pay for lawmakers’ and state-level elected officials’ health and dental insurance. As gallant as the ef-fort, Gallardo’s fellow colleagues did not feel the same, not warranting the amendment. In 2000, voters passed the expansion of AHCCCS as a ballot measure; Democrats suggest that cuts to AHCCCS violates the voter-protection provision of the state Constitution. If cuts of this magnitude are imminent, hospitals, healthcare agencies and local human service agencies will be strained further. This seems hard to believe when the 2011 State of the Sector Survey found that 85% of the more than 1,900 nonprofit leaders surveyed expect de-mand for their organizations’ services to increase in 2011, while only 46% expect to be able to meet that demand fully. With Republicans in control of the legislature, the health care cuts are included in the budget passed by the Senate in March. §

This article is contributed by Meggie Chapman of Meggie Chapman & Associates. Meggie Chapman is very knowledgable of the grants and funding territory in AZ and works with local governments and non-profits on grants-related services there.

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