State grantArizona
Local News Initiative Grants
Offered by Community Foundation for Southern Arizona
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- Who can apply
- Nonprofits
- How much
- $60,000 – $80,000Distributed in two equal annual installments (e.g., $30,000 in Year 1 and $30,000 in Year 2).
- By when
- Closed Oct 16Opens September 16, 2026Application due by 5:00pm Arizona time on October 16, 2026.Usually due around Oct 16. Next round not posted yet.
Checked Oct 5, 2026
About this grant
The Local News Initiative of Southern Arizona provides multi-year grants to local news organizations in Southern Arizona to strengthen long-term sustainability, community engagement, and access to accurate civic information. Grants range from $60,000 to $80,000, distributed in two equal annual installments.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Local news organizations headquartered in Southern Arizona (south of the Gila River and in Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, or Yuma counties) that are committed to quality community news and follow the Society of Professional Journalists' Code of Ethics. Must be a qualified 501c3 organization or have a 501c3 fiscal sponsor. Previous grantees must be current in all grant reporting.
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