Comunidad Grants
Comunidad Grants provide flexible, unrestricted funding to empower grassroots nonprofits in Southern Arizona to address emerging needs, with a focus on rural and marginalized communities.
Funder: Community Foundation for Southern Arizona
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical award: unrestricted grant; recent cycles distributed $266,000 to 40 nonprofits; annual organizational budget must be under $100,000.
Summary: Provides unrestricted funding to grassroots nonprofits in Southern Arizona addressing emerging needs, with priority for rural and marginalized communities.
Description
Comunidad Grants are designed to empower grassroots nonprofit organizations in Southern Arizona by providing unrestricted funding to address emerging community issues. Rooted in mutual trust, the program grants organizations autonomy to use funds in ways that best help them achieve their mission. The initiative prioritizes nonprofits serving rural areas and historically marginalized populations, aiming to foster transformative impact over time by enabling local organizations to respond flexibly to their communities' unique needs.
