Program history

The City of Sedona created the small grants program to encourage and fund activities, programs or events developed by 501(c) organizations that serve the public and provide a fair return value to the city. Eligible programs, activities or events include those that promote public health, safety, general welfare and/or foster the well-being and prosperity of the city and its residents. Individual grant amounts typically range from $2,000 to $20,000.

Program criteria

Eligible programs, activities or events should:

• promote public health, safety, general welfare, prosperity or contentment
• significantly impact the well-being and prosperity of Sedona residents
• demonstrate that city funding is an important factor in the success of the program or service
• directly benefit Sedona residents and preferably occur within city limits
• advance the goals established in the Sedona Community Plan. 

Fiscal year 2024-2025 grant cycle

Timeline for fiscal year 2024-2025 grant cycle:

• February 15, 2024 - Grant applications available
• March 6, 2024 - Optional applicant workshop (9:00 – 11:30 a.m.)
• April 25, 2024 - Grant applications due by 12:00 p.m. 
• June 5-6, 2024 - Evaluation Committee meets with applicants, reviews and scores applications, and makes funding recommendations to City Council
• July 9, 2024 - City Council approves funding awards

The fiscal year 2025 Small Grant application period closed at noon on Thursday April 25, 2024. The grant cycle for fiscal year 2026 will open in February 2025 – please check back here for the schedule. 

Questions? 

Contact Karen Kwitkin, Executive Assistant, at (928) 203-5199, or by email at kkwitkin@sedonaaz.gov