$103K grant sought by Gold Canyon Community Inc. for community center staffing, costs
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Posted 6/4/24
A request to authorize the submission of a grant application by Gold Canyon Community Inc. for $103,610 for staffing and operating a community center is to be considered at Wednesday’s meeting …
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$103K grant sought by Gold Canyon Community Inc. for community center staffing, costs
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The concept of a community center was developed to be a resource for socialization, education and resources to enhance wellness and safety at home and in the community,
A request to authorize the submission of a grant application by Gold Canyon Community Inc. for $103,610 for staffing and operating a community center is to be considered at Wednesday’s meeting of the Pinal County Board of Supervisors.
The meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. June 5 in the Board of Supervisors Hearing Room at the Pinal County Administrative Complex, 135 N. Pinal St. In Florence.
The supervisors are slated to vote on a resolution seeking the funding from the Tohono O’odham Nation shared revenue program and for Pinal County to serve as the fiscal agent.
The concept of a community center was developed to be a resource for socialization, education and resources to enhance wellness and safety at home and in the community, David B. Coward, Gold Canyon Community Inc. president, said in a written Proposition 202 tribal gaming application sponsorship/support form.
Out of the $135,840 being sought, $82,530 will be for the salary and benefits for a community center manager, $29,750 for facility overhead including sub-lease payments, $1,100 for technology and $1,380 for marketing, according to the application.
“Long-term it is anticipated that the community center will be self-sufficient from community sponsors, user fees and donations from individuals. These requested funds are to assist in the development of programs and activities that will attract users keep the facility open on a more regular basis and support the community,” according to the grant application.
