Funding Opportunities
To encourage a commitment to breast cancer research, Breast Cancer Alliance invites clinical doctors and research scientists who are in the early stages of their careers, including post docs, whose current proposal is focused on breast cancer, to apply for funding for the Young Investigator Grant. This grant is open to applicants at institutions in the contiguous United States. This is a two-year grant for a total of $125,000, with half the grant award being paid out each year.
Breast Cancer Alliance invites clinical doctors and research scientists at any stage of their careers, including post docs, whose current proposal is focused on breast cancer, to apply for an Exceptional Project Grant. This award recognizes creative, unique and innovative research and is open to applicants at institutions in the contiguous United States. This is a one year grant for a total of $100,000.
The Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona is seeking applications for Responsive Competitive grants.
Every year the Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona funds Responsive Competitive Grants for projects up to $5000 that are aligned with the Foundation Mission of Promoting Population Health and Community Wellness.
The Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona will kick off the Responsive Competitive Grant Cycle with workshops that provide full information regarding the goals of the cycle.
The First Baptist Church of Phoenix Foundation accepts proposals that plant a new church, educate and train planting pastors, fund mission and outreach projects, and support new churches in need.
Call for applications! The City of Tucson is accepting applications for its Economic and Workforce Development Grants. Applicants must be a Tucson-serving nonprofit organization intending to fund a workforce development or special event between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. Awarded contracts will automatically renew under the same terms for fiscal year 2025 at the discretion of Mayor & Council. Specific eligibility criteria can be found in the Request for Proposals below.
This program provides grant funding for sewer overflow and stormwater infrastructure projects to reduce the flow of pollution into local waters.
Submitted proposals should be focused on the planning, designing and construction of sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) and stormwater management projects. Projects can include themes such as:
Watershed management of wet weather discharges
Stormwater best management practices
Watershed partnerships
Integrated water resource planning
Municipality-wide stormwater management planning
Increased resilience of treatment works
The mission of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer (LGBTQ+) Alliance Fund is to foster charitable giving in support of innovative programs and initiatives that benefit the LGBTQ+ community in Southern Arizona. Our donors, board, and staff envision a diverse and caring community where philanthropy meets the needs of all its members.
The South32 Hermosa Community Fund, a fund of the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona and its geographic affiliate, the Santa Cruz Community Foundation, supports nonprofit organizations based in Santa Cruz County. Supported areas include education and leadership, economic participation, good health and social well-being, and natural resource resilience.
South32 is a globally diversified mining and metals company. The South32 Hermosa Project is located in Southern Arizona in the Patagonia Mountains in Santa Cruz County. The project is approximately six miles south of the town of Patagonia, 50 miles southeast of Tucson, and 15 miles northeast of Nogales, Arizona. The company’s purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources improving people’s lives now and for generations to come.
Since its inception, the South32 Hermosa Community Fund has awarded 111 grants totaling $913,950.
Up to $80,000 will be available each cycle; requests up to $10,000 will be considered. Only one application will be accepted per organization during a fiscal year( July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024). This cycle is currently scheduled to open on January 8, 2024. Organizations will not be eligible to reapply until the current grant and reporting is completed.
In November 2023, a group of civic leaders joined with CFSA to launch the Local News Initiative of Southern Arizona to address concerns about the steady decline in local news coverage and local journalists reporting on Tucson, Pima County, and Southern Arizona. The initiative aims to strengthen local journalism in the Southern Arizona community and fill critical gaps in local news and information.
Fast Pitch grants are for ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT. Activities may include:
• conference or seminar attendance
• consultants or professional speakers
• specialized staff training/certification
• professional development: coaching, leadership training, board development
• focused education on organizational development such as: strategic planning, fund or program development, needs assessment and information management
• software support such as volunteer scheduling or grant management software, database management such as Excel or Access, or other software pertinent to the development of your organization
• technology support such as a new computer, printer, or copier, used to enhance the development of your organization