Sedona AZ (December 29, 2017) – In preparation for their annual competitive grants processes, the Arizona Community Foundation of Sedona and the Arizona Community Foundation of Yavapai County invite representatives of local nonprofit organizations, public schools, municipalities and Tribal entities to attend one of four upcoming grant workshops in Prescott, Clarkdale, Camp Verde and Prescott Valley. Topics to be covered at the workshops include application instructions, eligibility requirements, guidelines and an overview of the online grants center and application process.
All four workshops are scheduled in January and attendance is mandatory for any organization wishing to apply for grants. Registration is required and space is limited. The workshops are free and open to all nonprofit representatives.
GRANT APPLICATION WORKSHOP – PRESCOTT
Tuesday, January 9
1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Registration begins at 12:30 p.m.
Yavapai College Prescott, Building 3, Room 119
1100 E Sheldon St, Prescott
RSVP online at YavapaiGrantsJan9.eventbrite.com
GRANT APPLICATION WORKSHOP – CLARKDALE
Thursday, January 11
1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Registration begins at 12:30 p.m.
Yavapai College Verde Valley Campus, Community Room
601 Black Hills Dr, Clarkdale
RSVP online at SedonaGrantsJan11.eventbrite.com
GRANT APPLICATION WORKSHOP – CAMP VERDE
Thursday, January 18
1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Registration begins at 12:30 p.m.
Camp Verde Library, Terracotta Room
130 Black Bridge Rd, Camp Verde
RSVP online at SedonaGrantsJan18.eventbrite.com
GRANT APPLICATION WORKSHOP – PRESCOTT VALLEY
Friday, January 19
1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Registration begins at 12:30 p.m.
Prescott Valley Library, Crystal Room
7401 E Civic Circle, Prescott
RSVP online at YavapaiGrantsJan19.eventbrite.com
The Arizona Community Foundation of Sedona 2018 competitive grant process will begin Thursday, March 1, with final applications due no later than 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21. Grant applicants must provide services within Sedona and/or the Verde Valley.
The Arizona Community Foundation of Sedona and its collaborative partners awarded over $244,000 to 50 nonprofits through the 2017 competitive grants process. Grant funding may be awarded in interest areas including but not limited to animal welfare, arts & culture, education, environment & sustainability, behavioral health, tolerance & diversity, social services, children, senior citizens and individuals with disabilities.
Thanks to the generosity of local donors, the Arizona Community Foundation, an anonymous family foundation, and local funding partner Northern Arizona Healthcare Foundation, the collaborative funding in 2017 enabled the ACF of Sedona to greatly expand the amount invested in the local community.
Local staff are available to answer further questions and assist nonprofit organizations during the application process. For more information, contact Regional Philanthropic Advisor Tracey McConnell at 928.399.7218 or TMcConnell@azfoundation.org. Visit Arizona Community Foundation of Sedona’s website atwww.azfoundation.org/Sedona.