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

October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

Up to $30,000 per year for up to 3 years; maximum total $90,000 per organization

Flexible multi-year funding for Southern Arizona nonprofits to advance advocacy and public policy initiatives.

--- ## Description This grant provides flexible, multi-year funding to nonprofit organizations in Southern Arizona aiming to address emerging or ongoing public policy issues. Supported by The Melody S. Robidoux Fund, the program is designed to foster systems change, educational awareness, and organizational sustainability. Funds can be used for a range of advocacy and public policy activities, including staffing, technology, and other resources necessary to expand quality advocacy efforts. The initiative emphasizes trust in grantees’ expertise and focuses on measurable impact, collaborative partnerships, and effective advocacy. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (anticipated/projected full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: $30,000 per year - Grant duration: Up to 3 years (total maximum: $90,000 per organization) - First-year awards are competitive; subsequent years are noncompetitive renewals --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be a 501(c)3 nonprofit in good standing and operating for at least 2 years, or apply with a fiscal sponsor meeting the same requirements. - Fiscal sponsors must be 501(c)3 organizations located in Southern Arizona (except TAPAZ). - Organizations must be based in Southern Arizona (welcoming applicants from all counties south of the Gila River, including Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Pima, Santa Cruz, Yuma, and relevant areas of Pinal County). - Must have an annual operating budget over $100,000 or apply with a fiscal sponsor. - Must be current in all reporting to the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona. - Grants will not be made to individuals, for-profits, government entities, capital campaigns, agency endowments, debt reduction, individual schools, religious organizations for sectarian purposes, or sports teams. - Organizations must not discriminate in employment, volunteer, or program practices. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online through the [Common Grant Application](https://www.commongrantapplication.com/). - [Register for an account (first-time users)](https://www.commongrantapplication.com/register.php?refOrgId=37689&refProgId=909&refProgType=all) - [Log in (returning users)](https://www.commongrantapplication.com/login.php?refOrgId=37689&refProgId=909&refProgType=all) - Review the [application tutorial video](https://vimeo.com/cfsaz/cga?share=copy) before applying. - Applications are screened for eligibility before committee review. - First-year awards are made via a competitive process; renewals for years two and three are noncompetitive. --- ## Additional Information - Grantmaking priorities include systems change, educational awareness, organizational sustainability, measurable results, and effective advocacy. - Awards support organizations that do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other characteristics prohibited by law. - Past recipients include Children’s Action Alliance, Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project, and SW Center for Economic Integrity. --- ## External Links - [Program page: The Policy Project](https://cfsaz.org/grants/the-policy-project/) - [Community Foundation for Southern Arizona](https://cfsaz.org) - [Common Grant Application](https://www.commongrantapplication.com/) - [Application tutorial video](https://vimeo.com/cfsaz/cga?share=copy) - [View all CFSA grants](https://cfsaz.org/what/grants/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |--------------|---------| | Phone | (520) 770-0800 | | Online Form | [Contact CFSA](https://cfsaz.org/contact-us/) | | Address | 5049 E. Broadway Blvd., Suite 201, Tucson, AZ 85711 | ---

The Policy Project

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