Arizona Laws 41-1966.02. Project intervention program
A. The project intervention program is established to be funded by monies appropriated from the state general fund. Monies in the fund are exempt from the provisions of section 35-190 relating to lapsing of appropriations.
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 41-1966.02
- including: means not limited to and is not a term of exclusion. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
- United States: includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Arizona Laws 1-215
B. Monies for the program shall be distributed to private, nonprofit locally initiated community based organizations that are in partnership with organizations that are recognized under section 501(c)(3) of the United States internal revenue code and that are operated by or are members of a consortium consisting of representatives from at least five of the following categories:
1. Residents in the community.
2. Business and civic leaders who are actively involved in providing employment and business development opportunities in this state.
3. Educators.
4. Religious organizations. A religious organization may not provide sectarian instruction or worship in connection with an activity that is funded by a grant made pursuant to this section.
5. Other public agencies.
6. Agencies or organizations serving youths.
C. Grants that are awarded under this section shall be used to enhance neighborhood rehabilitation projects, including:
1. Housing rehabilitation.
2. Community cleanup efforts.
3. Graffiti abatement.
4. Drug and gang prevention.
5. After school programs.
6. Job creation programs.