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

January 2027 (applications open & close, projected)

Up to $80,000 available per cycle; requests up to $10,000 considered; one application per organization per fiscal year.

Supports Santa Cruz County, AZ nonprofits in education, health, economic participation, and natural resource resilience.

--- ## Description The South32 Hermosa Community Fund, administered by the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona and its affiliate the Santa Cruz Community Foundation, provides grant support to nonprofit organizations based in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. The fund focuses on advancing local initiatives in education and leadership, economic participation, good health and social wellbeing, and natural resource resilience. Established by South32, a global mining and metals company, the fund aims to foster sustainable community development and improve the quality of life for local residents. --- ## Due Dates - January 2027: Applications open (anticipated/projected) - January 2027: Application submission deadline, closes 5:00 PM AZ Time (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Up to $80,000 is available each cycle. - Individual grant requests up to $10,000 will be considered. - Only one application per organization per fiscal year (July 1 – June 30). - Organizations must complete current grant and reporting before reapplying. --- ## Eligibility - Applicant must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in good standing, based in and serving Santa Cruz County, AZ. - Fiscal sponsors (if used) must also be a 501(c)(3) in good standing. - Must have local leadership (board/advisory committee), local financial support, and program management. - Nationally affiliated organizations may not use funds to support state, regional, or national entities. - Proposed programs must directly benefit Santa Cruz County residents. - Grants are generally not made to individuals, for-profits, government entities, capital drives, endowments, individual schools, or for sectarian purposes. - All grantees must submit a final report at the end of the grant cycle or project completion. - Organizations are ineligible to reapply until current grant/reporting is complete. - Site visits may be scheduled as needed. - Organizations must not discriminate in employment, volunteer, or program delivery on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or other protected statuses. **Priority is given to organizations that:** - Collaborate with other agencies in project planning and implementation. - Involve staff, volunteers, and participants in program development. - Focus on strengths and asset-building. - Demonstrate measurable outcomes and data collection capacity. - Have sustainability plans beyond the grant period. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted via the [CFSA online grant portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfsaz). - New applicants must create an account; returning users log in with existing credentials. - Only one application per organization per fiscal year. - Download and complete the [required budget template (Excel)](https://cfsaz.org/files/2025/05/South32-June-FY24-25-Program-Budget.xlsx). - For assistance, view the [application tutorial video](https://player.vimeo.com/video/1032486620?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479). - Site visits may be conducted as determined by CFSA. - Final report submission is required at the end of the grant period. --- ## Additional Information - The fund has awarded nearly $1.5 million to 178 local organizations since 2019. - Previous grantees include a wide range of education, arts, health, and community service organizations in Santa Cruz County. - For a full list of past grantees and more details, visit the [program page](https://cfsaz.org/grants/south32-grants/). --- ## External Links - [South32 Hermosa Community Fund Program Page](https://cfsaz.org/grants/south32-grants/) - [CFSA Grant Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfsaz) - [Santa Cruz Community Foundation](https://cfsaz.org/santacruz/) - [Required Budget Template (Excel)](https://cfsaz.org/files/2025/05/South32-June-FY24-25-Program-Budget.xlsx) - [CFSA Contact Page](https://cfsaz.org/contact-us/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |--------------------|---------------------------|-----------------| | Community Impact Team | community@cfsaz.org | (520) 770-0800 | | Enedina Miller (Budget/Forms) | emiller@cfsaz.org | |

South32 Hermosa Community Fund

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