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SAFFORD — The Arizona Community Foundation will be opening the 2026 competitive grant cycle on April 7.
The organization will host one virtual grant application workshop Wednesday, April 8, at 11 a.m., and offer two open office-hour sessions to support applicants. Attendance at the workshop is strongly encouraged by organizations serving Graham and Greenlee counties that plan to apply.
The workshop will support local organizations applying for funding and will include tips for crafting an effective application, how to access the ACF online grants portal, a review of grant guidelines, and an overview of other grant opportunities.
Office hours will be offered Tuesday, April 14, at 4 p.m.; and Friday, April 17, at 10 a.m.; to give applicants the opportunity to connect with regional staff before submitting an application.
Register for the workshop or open office hours online here. (events.blackthorn.io/3kuoy96/4a6ePP2FML).
The grant cycle for Arizona Community Foundation of the Gila Valley opens Tuesday, April 7 with applications due no later than Thursday, April 30.
For more information about the workshops or questions regarding the grant application, contact Regional Philanthropic Advisor Selena Valencia Salazar at ssalazar@azfoundation.org or call 520-439-0595.
