2021 Arizona Revised Statutes
Title 41 - State Government
§ 41-1966.02 - Project intervention program

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.

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.