Grant Cycles
While statewide funding opportunities are available year-round, two grant cycles are available each spring for nonprofits serving Cochise and eastern Santa Cruz counties.
Timeline for 2026
Below are important milestones for the Patagonia Regional Community Fund grant cycle (open to nonprofits serving eastern Santa Cruz County) and ACF of Cochise grant cycle (open to nonprofits serving Cochise County).
WINTER
January 1: Patagonia Regional Community Fund grant application opens.
January 8: Patagonia Regional Community Fund grant application workshop takes place. Nonprofits are strongly encouraged to attend.
January 30: Patagonia Regional Community Fund Applications are due.
Late February: Patagonia Regional Community Fund applications are reviewed by grant panel.
SPRING
Early March: Patagonia Regional Community Fund grant award and decline notifications sent out.
May 6: Cochise workshops take place to prepare organizations for applying. Attendance is strongly encouraged for organizations intending to apply.
May 8: Cochise workshops take place to prepare organizations for applying. Attendance is strongly encouraged for organizations intending to apply.
May 9: Cochise grant cycle application opens. Attendance to a workshop is strongly encouraged for organizations intending to apply.
May 30: Cochise grant cycle applications are due.
SUMMER
Mid-June through mid-July: Cochise grant applications reviewed.
Late July: Grant award and decline letters tentatively sent out.
Fall
Mid-October: Cochise Grant Awards Celebration tentatively scheduled. Grantees encouraged to attend.