Area nonprofits can apply for grant

Area nonprofit organizations, public schools, government agencies and tribal entities are being encouraged to apply for funding to support projects and programs serving local communities.

The online grant application is open and can be found at www.azfoundation.org/grants. To be considered, completed applications must be submitted before 5 p.m. on Aug. 17.

The Arizona Community Foundation of Yuma and the San Luis Community Fund will provide financial support to “worthy projects and programs serving residents of Yuma County and San Luis,” the ACF of Yuma news release states.

Funding requests for projects and programs that support youth, healthcare, arts and culture as well as funding requests that do not fit into these categories through the unrestricted fund category will be accepted by the ACF of Yuma.

The release shows that grant applicants must provide services within the geographic area of Yuma County.

Additionally, the San Luis Community Fund accepts funding requests for projects and programs that support youth, health or human services, and arts and culture. Grant applicants must also provide services to residents of San Luis, Ariz.

According to the release, last year the ACF of Yuma awarded more than $122,000 in grants through its competitive grants cycle to 21 nonprofit organizations serving the Yuma and San Luis communities.

For further questions and for assistance during the application process, contact Veronica Shorr or Miguel Salcedo at (928) 539-5343 or yuma@azfoundation.org