[CREATE] Content With A Purpose Grant

Geographic Scope: Tucson, Arizona

Focus Areas: Supporting content creators to highlight local small businesses

Eligible Applicants:

• Local filmmakers
• Content creators
• Social media experts
• Multimedia artists
• Production companies

Project Deliverables:

• Short documentary-style video
• Tailored for digital platforms
• Authentic story of a small business in Tucson
• Content designed to elevate business through creativity
• Shared on social media platforms

Purpose:

• Recognize content creators as entrepreneurs and small business champions
• Guide digital consumers to discover local businesses
• Blend storytelling with business marketing in innovative ways
• Celebrate local talent and creativity

Eligibility: Content creators and local businesses partnering together

Application Process

1. Interest Form
   • Complete interest form at www.groundswellcapital.org
   • Early completion provides first notification of eligibility and application opening
2. Application Timeline
   • Applications opened in January 2024
   • Part of Transform Tucson: Changemakers Grant Program
3. Project Proposal
   • Submit project submission describing:
   • Content creator's background and relevant work
   • Selected local small business to spotlight
   • Video concept and approach
   • Digital platform strategy
4. Submission
   • Details not fully specified in source materials
   • Encourage early interest form submission

Contact: www.groundswellcapital.org or nic@tucsonida.org