The Phoenix City Council approved the Neighborhood Block Watch Grant Program (NBWGP) Oversight Committee's recommendations to award $2,162,187 across 172 grant applications for the 2025 grant cycle. This funding supports various neighborhood-led initiatives focused on crime prevention and quality of life improvements. The program, administered by the Police Department, evaluates applications based on criteria including crime prevention, budget, community involvement, and project viability. Additionally, the decision included an update and request for increased funding for the Gated Alley Program (GAP), which has shown a 15% reduction in overall calls for service and an 11.4% reduction in violent calls adjacent to gated alleys. Staff requested $2.25 million annually for GAP starting FY 2025-26 to meet increased demand. A new pilot Youth Prevention Program, requesting $500,000 in NBWP funds through the Human Services Department, was also recommended to address risks like substance abuse and violence among youth. The award period for the grants is July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.