The Arizona Community Foundation of Yavapai County (ACFYC) is offering a grant opportunity for organizations that meet its eligibility criteria. The 2025 grant cycle is open from January 27, 2025, at 9:00 AM, with the closing date for applications set for February 21, 2025, at 4:00 PM. This grant aims to support nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and tribal entities that serve the Yavapai County area, with a focus on building capacity, supporting direct service projects, and promoting long-term sustainability.

The grant funds may be used for a variety of purposes including building the organizational capacity, supporting direct service programs, covering capital expenditures, and providing general operating support. The foundation also offers one-year and renewable funding proposals, although there is no guarantee of second-year funding. Proposals requesting funding amounts between $1,000 and $20,000 will be considered, with applications outside this range being disqualified.

Applicants must attend one of the mandatory workshops to submit an application. These workshops are scheduled across different dates and locations: January 7, 2025, at the Camp Verde Library, January 9, 2025, at the Prescott Public Library, and January 16, 2025, via Zoom. The workshops are crucial for understanding the application process and ensuring that organizations meet all eligibility and submission requirements.

The application requires organizations to confirm their authorization by their board and partners, their fiscal accountability as a 501(c)(3) organization, and compliance with the Arizona Community Foundation’s non-discrimination policy. The foundation encourages only complete applications for review, and any incomplete submissions will be automatically disqualified.

The grant review process will culminate in decisions by mid-May 2025, with grant awards and decline letters being sent to applicants by then. Funded organizations will be required to submit a final report by May 2026, including a grant impact story and photographs, as part of the accountability process.