Deadline: 13-Aug-21
Applications are now open for the Arizona Community Foundation’s (ACF) Yuma Grant Program to lead, serve, and collaborate to mobilize enduring philanthropy for a better Yuma County.
ACF of Yuma is an endowment organization that connects community needs to donors who have a passion for meeting those needs. Thanks to the individuals, families, and corporations who have created more than 70 philanthropic funds, ACF of Yuma invested over $1 million in grants and programs to the community last year.
The Arizona Community Foundation of Yuma encourages and supports efforts that:
- have significant community impact which provide benefits for the largest number of people possible, with a modest investment of funds
- serve a variety of ethnic, economic or cultural backgrounds
- include new or creative solutions to problems or issues
- involve volunteers and in-kind gifts that demonstrate community involvement
- foster cooperative efforts between organizations
- support underserved and unrepresented populations.
Funding Information
- The Arizona Community Foundation of Yuma will accept only one proposal from a qualified organization.
- Proposals may be submitted for a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $10,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organization without 501(c)(3) status must use a fiscal agent to apply on their behalf.
- Fiscal agents must be a 501(c)(3) organization. A copy of the agreement between the fiscal sponsor and the sponsored organization is required.
- Applications that are missing the required documentation will be considered incomplete and will not be forwarded for review by the grant committee.
- Organizations must demonstrate a non-discrimination policy regarding staff, employment, governing board and service delivery based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or national origin, and provide evidence of the policy.
- The application for this grant cycle is online.
- If applicants do not have internet access, they are advised to contact local public libraries, which offer free public internet access.
- If internet connectivity continues to be an issue, please contact their office.
For more information, visit https://www.azfoundation.org/Give-Where-You-Live/Yuma/Grants-Initiatives