Rio Verde Community Foundation Competitive Grants

Each year the Rio Verde Community Foundation awards grants for charitable purposes through a competitive grant making process.

Geographic Scope

• Rio Verde, Arizona and surrounding community

Eligibility

• Primary: Organizations classified as publicly supported charities under Internal Revenue Service Code, Section 170(b)(1)(A)
• Secondary: Under certain circumstances, grants may be made to private charities, supporting organizations, and non-charities
• Must comply with Foundation's 501(c)(3) regulations

Award Criteria

The RVCF Board of Directors is guided by the following criteria:

• Long-term impact: Projects have a long-term impact
• Community benefit: Benefit the most residents
• Gap filling: Funding focused on filling gaps different from other organizations
• Regulatory compliance: Projects that comply with Foundation's 501(c)(3) regulations
• Strategic alignment: Foundation is guided by the Vision, Values and Culture Statement adopted in 2023 by both the Rio Verde Community Association and the Club

Application Process

The first step in the competitive grant application process is a pre-application conversation with the RVCF Board. This exchange of information informs the Community Foundation about your organization's needs, outlines your project and allows clarifying questions.

Contact Information

• Address: Rio Verde Community Foundation, 18816 Four Peaks Boulevard, Rio Verde, Arizona 85263
• Board members available for inquiries

Additional Resources

• View Grant Policy on website
• View Grant Request Form on website

Grant Application Process

1. Pre-Application Conversation: Contact the RVCF Board of Directors for a pre-application conversation
   • This is the first step in the competitive grant application process
   • Exchange information about your organization's needs
   • Outline your project
   • Allow the Board to ask clarifying questions
2. Formal Application: Submit the Grant Request Form
   • Available on the RVCF website

Required Materials

• Grant Request Form (available from RVCF)
• Information about your organization's needs
• Project outline and description

Contact for Application

• Rio Verde Community Foundation
• 18816 Four Peaks Boulevard
• Rio Verde, Arizona 85263
• Contact any Board member to initiate the process