CORE Grants

Funding Organization
The Community Foundation for Southern Arizona (CFSA)
Funding Agency Type
Philanthropic/Private
Deadline for Application/LOI/Concept Paper
Hour of Application Deadline
1700
Application is Ongoing/Rolling
No
Funding Minimum
$15000
Funding Maximum
$30000
Description of Entities Eligible to Apply

Applicant must be a 501(c)3 in good standing and have been operating for at least 2 years or apply using a fiscal sponsor.

If applying with a fiscal sponsor or as a program of a more prominent university or university foundation, the fiscal sponsor or university must be 501(c)3 in good standing.
Applicant must be based in Southern Arizona (we welcome applicants from all counties south of the Gila River, including Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Pima, Santa Cruz, Yuma, and some of Pinal County.)

Applicant must be current in all reporting to CFSA.

Applicant must have an annual operating budget between $100K and $2M.

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, or pure sports teams.

Categories of Eligible Locations for Activities to Take Place
Arizona
Description of Eligible Locations for Activities to Take Place

Applicant must be based in Southern Arizona (we welcome applicants from all counties south of the Gila River, including Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Pima, Santa Cruz, Yuma, and some of Pinal County.)

Description of Funding Opportunity

CORE Grants provide nonprofits with the flexible working capital necessary to maximize their impact and improve the quality of life in Southern Arizona. CORE Grants provide flexibility for organizations to use dollars as they see fit to address emerging issues, boost salaries and benefits, invest in technology and infrastructure, and build communication and fundraising strategies, all leading to a healthier, innovative, and robust organization. Lastly and most importantly, CORE grants are rooted in mutual trust with the philosophy that organizations understand their unique needs and can demonstrate and achieve impact.

Is this a cooperative agreement?
No
Are these pre-allocated/non-competitive funds?
No
Is 501(c)(3) status required for nonprofits?
Yes
Is having a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from SAM.gov required?
No
Is a cost-share required?
No
Is fiscal sponsorship accepted?
Yes
Additional Notes

Applicant must have an annual operating budget between $100K and $2M. They must also have been operational for at least two years.