[Community Foundation for Southern Arizona](https://cfsaz.org)

November 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

Typical annual operating budget for applicants: $100,000–$2,000,000; specific award size not published; over $7.3M granted since 2017.

Provides flexible, unrestricted funding to strengthen Southern Arizona nonprofits and enhance their impact in the region.

--- ## Description This program offers unrestricted, flexible funding to nonprofits based in Southern Arizona, enabling organizations to address emerging needs, invest in staff, technology, and infrastructure, and build capacity for greater community impact. The grant is rooted in the belief that nonprofits best understand their own needs and can most effectively determine how to use resources for maximum impact. Funding supports a broad range of organizational priorities, including salaries, benefits, technology upgrades, infrastructure improvements, and strategic communication or fundraising initiatives. --- ## Due Dates - November 2026 (anticipated/projected full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - No specific maximum or minimum grant amount published. - Applicants must have an annual operating budget between $100,000 and $2,000,000. - Since 2017, over $7.3 million has been awarded to more than 150 nonprofits. - Grants are typically awarded annually. --- ## Eligibility - Must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in good standing, operating for at least 2 years, or apply with a fiscal sponsor that is a 501(c)(3). - Organizations based in Southern Arizona (all counties south of the Gila River, including Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Pima, Santa Cruz, Yuma, and parts of Pinal County) are eligible. - University programs/foundations may apply if the foundation is a 501(c)(3) and the university is based in Southern Arizona. - Applicants must be current on all reporting requirements to the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona. - Annual operating budget must be between $100,000 and $2,000,000. - Grants are generally not made to: - Individuals - For-profit organizations - Government entities - Capital fund drives - Agency endowments - Debt reduction - Individual schools - Religious organizations for sectarian purposes - Pure sports teams --- ## Application Process - All applicants must create a new account in the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona’s grant portal ([Grant Lifecycle Manager](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfsaz)). - Applications are only available during the open application window (anticipated to open several weeks before the November deadline). - Review the [application tutorial video](https://player.vimeo.com/video/1032486620?badge=0&badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479) for step-by-step guidance. - Attend a virtual information session (announced annually) for updated details on the application process. --- ## Additional Information - Grants are awarded based on a rubric that evaluates community role, organizational sustainability, results, and program effectiveness. - Previous grantees represent a diverse array of nonprofit organizations across Southern Arizona. - The program is supported by donor collaborators and community partners to maximize impact. --- ## External Links - [Program Page: CORE Grants](https://cfsaz.org/grants/core-grants/) - [Grant Portal (Apply/Register)](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfsaz) - [Information Session Registration](https://cfsaz.org/event/core-comunidad-virtual-information-session-2/) - [Application Tutorial Video](https://player.vimeo.com/video/1032486620?badge=0&badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479) - [Contact Page](https://cfsaz.org/contact-us/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|--------------------------------------| | Community Impact Team | (520) 770-0800 | | Email | community@cfsaz.org | | Address | 5049 E. Broadway Blvd., Suite 201, Tucson, AZ 85711 | | Online Contact Form | [Contact CFSA](https://cfsaz.org/contact-us/) | ---

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