Lester and Roberta Smith Foundation

General Grant Program (Grant Request)

Who can apply: Applicant must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity in Tucson or Southern Arizona. The organization/project must not duplicate or significantly overlap with public agencies. The organization must serve the community without discrimination and maintain books available for audit. The foundation does not fund organizations for two consecutive years; past grantees must wait one full year before reapplying. Funds cannot be used for traditional operating expenses or deficits, brick-and-mortar projects, or multi-year commitments.

Deadline: April 1 and October 1 annually; reviewed in May and November/December