When is the deadline for Annual Grants Program (Southern Arizona)?

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How often is Annual Grants Program (Southern Arizona) offered?

Annual Grants Program (Southern Arizona) runs on an annual cycle.

Annual Grants Program (Southern Arizona)

Q: How much funding does Annual Grants Program (Southern Arizona) provide?

Annual Grants Program (Southern Arizona) provides $65,000 per organization (3-year renewable commitment up to $975,000 per organization over three years) in funding.

The Womens Foundation for the State of Arizona

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Women Unrestricted Grants for Nonprofits

Funding Amount

$65,000 per organization (3-year renewable commitment up to $975,000 per organization over three years)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Geographic Scope: Southern Arizona

Overview:
WFSA's foundational annual grants program for nonprofits in Southern Arizona. The foundation has invested $4.5 million in more than 300 organizations over 30 years through this program.

Award Details:

Unrestricted and renewable grants
Three-year renewable commitment
Renewable each year in November through 2023 (as of 2021)
Positions organizations to thrive by providing unrestricted funding

Grantmaking Model:
WFSA's unique approach includes:

Unrestricted grants (not restricted to specific programs)
Renewable/multi-year funding
Community-centered grantmaking
Trust-based philanthropy approach

2021 Annual Grantee Partners (5 organizations, $325,000 total):

Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse
Community Investment Corporation
Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc.
Innovation for Justice Program (University of Arizona)
Planned Parenthood Arizona, Inc.

Focus Areas:
Organizations serving:

Women and girls
Health, equity, and prosperity of communities
Underserved and vulnerable populations

Contact:

Women's Foundation for the State of Arizona
7090 N Oracle Road Ste 178 PMB 2024
Tucson, AZ 85704
Phone: [not provided]
Website: womengiving.org

What The Womens Foundation for the State of Arizona actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 27
Total given: $1.23M
Median grant: $12K
Range: $10K–$428K

By dollars: Arizona 92%, Oregon 5%, New York 2%. Top recipient cities: Tucson, AZ; Phoenix, AZ; Tempe, AZ.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
89% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.