Neighbor Grants  |  Mural Program  |  Speed Cushion Assistance  |  East & South Coronado Programming

Community Libraries  |  Neighborhood Safety  |  Coronado Cats TNR

Neighbor Grants

$8,000 available annually

Our Neighbor Grants program combines the CNA's former Charitable Giving, Arts & Culture, and Coronado Kids programs into one flexible funding opportunity.

Neighbor Grants can support a wide range of projects and organizations that benefit the Coronado community—from arts and cultural activities to youth programs, community improvements, and local charitable initiatives.

Have an idea that doesn't fit one of our other funding categories? This might be the place for it!

How it works

Submit a proposal describing your project, its anticipated neighborhood benefit, and the amount of funding requested. Requests are reviewed by the CNA Board of Directors and are subject to available funding.

Mural Program

$8,000 annual budget | 50% reimbursement, up to $2,000 per mural

Have a blank wall that could use some personality? Our Mural Program helps neighbors commission original artwork that brings creativity, character, and color to Coronado's streets.

The CNA will reimburse half the cost of an eligible mural, up to $2,000 per project. With $8,000 budgeted annually, we can help support up to four murals per year at the maximum reimbursement amount.

HOW IT WORKS

• Apply before commissioning your mural. Contact the CNA Treasurer to confirm eligibility and funding availability before hiring your artist.
• Choose a Phoenix-based artist. You'll need to provide the artist's website and/or social media handle when submitting your reimbursement request.
• Make it visible! Murals must be located on a wall visible from a public street or sidewalk within Greater Coronado.
• Keep the content neighborhood-friendly. The CNA does not fund murals containing political messages, profanity, or sexual or drug-related content. If you're unsure whether your proposed design qualifies, submit it for review before moving forward.
• Pay your artist directly. Once your mural is complete, submit an itemized paid receipt and a photograph of the finished artwork. The CNA will reimburse 50% of eligible costs, up to $2,000.
• Plan for the future. We hope you'll maintain your mural and keep it looking great for years to come. Maintenance is encouraged but not required, and the CNA does not provide ongoing mural maintenance funding.

A note about Oak Street Alley: Murals within Oak Street Alley are supported through a separate program and are not eligible for reimbursement through this program.

Funding is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. The CNA reserves the right to decline reimbursement requests, including those that do not meet program requirements.

Speed Cushion Assistance

$5,000 available annually | Up to $2,000 per project

A little less speeding. A little more peace of mind.
Wish drivers would slow down on your street?

The City of Phoenix offers a Speed Cushion Program to help reduce vehicle speeds on eligible residential streets. Depending on the results of the City's traffic study, residents may be responsible for paying part of the installation cost.

HOW IT WORKS

1. Start with the City of Phoenix.

Speed cushions are a block-level initiative. You'll need a petition leader to coordinate the effort and obtain the required support from neighboring households.

The City will conduct a traffic study to determine whether your street qualifies and what fees, if any, apply.

City-assessed fees may range from approximately $200 to $2,800, depending on the project.

2. Complete the City's requirements.

Before requesting CNA assistance, you must have completed the necessary steps of the City's process and reached the payment stage.

You'll need to provide the CNA with:

• The City's documented average-speed report.
• Documentation of the required payment amount.
• Confirmation that you've reached the payment stage of the City's program.

3. Check with the CNA Treasurer.

Before paying the City, contact the CNA to confirm that funding remains available.

4. Get reimbursed.

Once you've paid the City, submit the invoice and proof of payment. The CNA will reimburse eligible costs up to $2,000.

The program has a total annual budget of $5,000, with funding available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Learn About the City of Phoenix Speed Cushion Program

East & South Coronado Programming

$5,000 available annually

More ways to connect, closer to home.

Coronado is a big neighborhood, and we want to make sure there are opportunities for neighbors to connect throughout all of it.

At the request of residents, the CNA has set aside $5,000 specifically for programming that primarily benefits:

East Coronado: Between 16th and 20th Streets, and Thomas and McDowell Roads
South Coronado: Between McDowell Road and the I-10, and 7th and 20th Streets

Have an idea for a gathering, activity, workshop, or event that could bring neighbors together?

We'd love to hear about it!

HOW IT WORKS

Tell us a little about your idea:

• What would you like to organize?
• Where would it take place?
• Who would benefit?
• When would you like to hold it?
• Approximately how much would it cost?

We're looking for neighbors to take the lead, but that doesn't mean you have to figure everything out yourself, though the CNA can provide guidance, answer questions, or point you to helpful resources if needed.

Depending on the activity, funding may be provided through reimbursement or by the CNA paying vendors directly. Before any commitments are made, you must have an approved spending plan. The CNA Board can authorize expenses. 

The primary goal is to bring more neighborhood programming to East and South Coronado, led by the people who know those areas best.

Community Libraries

$1,000 available annually | Up to $100 per project

Think Little Free Library. Then think beyond books.

What if your neighbors could borrow or share the things they need for a small hobby or creative project instead of everyone buying their own?

Our Community Libraries Program helps fund the construction of new neighborhood sharing libraries or the rehabilitation of existing ones.

We're especially interested in creative ideas that encourage sharing, reuse, and community connection.

A few possibilities:

• Seed and plant libraries
• Fabric and craft supply libraries
• Art and poetry libraries
• Thematic book libraries
• Something we haven't thought of yet!

HOW IT WORKS

Current CNA members can receive reimbursement of up to $100 per eligible library project.

Contact the CNA before beginning to confirm eligibility and funding availability.

Once your project is complete, submit your itemized paid receipts and a photograph of your new or improved community library.

And please tell us a little about what you've created! We'd love to share your idea with other neighbors.

Neighborhood Safety

$2,000 annual budget

Looking out for one another.

The CNA has dedicated $2,000 to support projects and initiatives that help improve safety throughout Greater Coronado.

Have an idea for addressing a neighborhood safety concern?

HOW IT WORKS

Tell us about the issue, your proposed solution, how it would benefit the community, and what funding would be needed.

Requests will be reviewed by the CNA Board of Directors and are subject to available funding.