Southern Arizona Coalition Invites Community Organizations and Local Governments To Co-Develop  Regional Strategy for $50 Million Investment

Press Release

Santa Cruz County, Pima County, and the City of Tucson invite all interested community organizations to participate in a series of Strategy Development Workshops for potential sub-grantees interested in proposing strategies and projects for consideration in the $50M EDA Recompete Phase 2 grant application.

The Santa Cruz River Corridor (SCRC) Plan coalition will host a series of four (4) in-person proposal accelerator workshops to identify and propose strategies and projects to submit in its finalist-round Santa Cruz River Corridor Recompete Plan. The workshops are free of charge. Organizations can register for the workshops and will receive more information about locations/details.

Workshops will be held 3-5 pm in-person February 20, March 5, and March 26, and virtually on April 2. The workshops will provide guidance and technical assistance (TA) for organizations seeking to develop strategic projects to be included in the Phase 2 Recompete Grant for $50M (See the overview of grant development workshops).

The Santa Cruz River Corridor Recompete Plan (SCRC Plan) received approval in December 2023, enabling the coalition to apply for a Phase 2 grant of $50M to implement the plan. Phase 2 grant applications are due April 25, 2024.

Good candidates for the workshops include 501c3 and 501c6 organizations and local governments within  * Opportunities for workers, including wrap-around services needed to connect them to existing jobs/existing employers

 * Support for entrepreneurs/ small businesses seeking to grow employment opportunities

  * Trusted connections to those seeking skill-building and employment