Santa Cruz Community Foundation Grants
Forecasted
Santa Cruz Community Foundation Grants support nonprofits' charitable programs that directly benefit county residents, emphasizing collaboration, individual strengths, measurable progress, and sustainability.
Funder: Community Foundation for Southern Arizona
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 for a one-year grant period
Summary: Supports charitable programs that directly benefit Santa Cruz County residents, prioritizing collaboration, strengths-based work, measurable outcomes, and sustainability.
Key Information: Applicants need local leadership, financial support, and program accountability; fiscal sponsorship is permitted.
Description
The Santa Cruz Community Foundation (SCCF), an affiliate of the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona (CFSA), supports nonprofit charitable work directly benefiting people living in Santa Cruz County. Founded in 2001 by area residents, SCCF serves as a permanent charitable resource that helps the community invest in itself and prepare for the future.
The program prioritizes collaborative projects and programs developed with staff, volunteers, and current or potential participants. It favors work that builds on individuals’ skills, abilities, capacities, and assets rather than focusing on problems or deficiencies. Applicants should be able to describe intended outcomes, collect data demonstrating measurable progress, and explain how their organization or program will continue beyond the grant period.
