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Board approves $27,000 community-initiative grant for Sunnyside Market of Dreams micro‑entrepreneurship program
Summary
The board unanimously approved a Community Initiative (CI) funding agreement to give Sunnyside Neighborhood Association approximately $27,000 toward the Market of Dreams micro‑entrepreneurship program and multicultural market. Supervisors noted the project’s match from United Way and CareFirst Arizona and its countywide service orientation.
The Coconino County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on May 27 to approve a community‑initiative funding agreement for the Sunnyside Neighborhood Association’s Market of Dreams project. The board approved approximately $27,000 in CI funds, split among district allocations, to help pay for workshops, facilitator costs, translation, childcare, licensing and program supplies.
Nut graf: Presenters said the funding was not the full project cost; Sunnyside Neighborhood Association presented additional support from United Way of Northern Arizona and a $10,000 grant match from CareFirst Arizona. The Market of Dreams will operate as an entrepreneurship center and cultural market open to residents across Flagstaff and surrounding areas.
Board action and context: Vice Chair Hananmo Vasquez introduced the request, and Dr. Coral Evans described the program’s objective of addressing generational poverty through small‑business training, mentoring and a multicultural market. The board’s motion carried unanimously.
Ending: Supervisors praised the renovation of the Market of Dreams venue and encouraged local participation; staff will finalize the CI agreement and contract details.
