Governor Katie Hobbs announced $13.5 million in new grant funding Monday to boost eviction prevention, homelessness response, and resource referral programs throughout Arizona. The investment—secured through the Arizona Promise Budget—will be distributed to a network of nonprofits and local governments working to keep families housed and support those at risk of losing their homes.
The announcement brings the Hobbs administration’s total investment in rental assistance and homelessness services to more than $150 million since taking office. Funds will be used for direct aid programs, including rent and utility assistance, rapid rehousing, job training, and case management services.
“As a social worker, I understand how important it is to keep Arizonans in their homes and give them the opportunity, security, and freedom they need to thrive,” Hobbs said in a statement. “Temporary setbacks should not condemn working families to a life on the streets.”
The initiative underscores Hobbs’ focus on long-term housing stability through collaboration between state agencies and community organizations. Funding recipients include A New Leaf, UMOM, CASS, Tempe Community Action Agency, Pima County, and Keys to Change, among others.
State Representative Quantá Crews, who joined Hobbs at a recent event highlighting the work of local service providers, praised the grants as “life-changing” for families in crisis. “Their housing navigators, caseworkers, and outreach teams are united by one mission: using the power of collaboration to find solutions to end homelessness,” Crews said.
The $13.5 million in funding will be distributed as follows:
$8.5 million for eviction prevention and rental assistance, supporting 17 community and government organizations statewide.
$4 million for homelessness response efforts, including emergency shelters, youth housing programs, and outreach initiatives.
$1 million for 211 Arizona (Solari) to strengthen the state’s centralized resource and referral network.
According to the governor’s office, the funding reflects a comprehensive, prevention-first approach—one that addresses the root causes of housing instability by connecting residents with employment, education, and behavioral health support.
For a full list of funded programs and resources, visit the Office of the Governor’s website.
