Applications are now open for a second round of emergency assistance grants, following the Board of Supervisors’ approval of additional funding for Pima County’s Short-Term Crisis and Emergency Resources (STCER) program.
Donor Name: Pima County
State: Arizona
County: Pima County (AZ)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/20/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This emergency program is administered under the framework of the Pima County Outside Agency (OA) Program, which strategically invests County General Fund dollars into nonprofit organizations that deliver essential services.
The goal of this short-term funding opportunity is to provide immediate, flexible assistance that mitigates the impacts of the shutdown and other acute crises on vulnerable populations. Eligible applicants may propose activities that deliver direct aid in one of the following areas:
- Food Assistance
- Housing and Utility Support
- Transportation
- Legal services
- Medical Expenses and Related Needs
Funding Parameters
- Total Available Funds: $855,000
- Minimum Grant Amount: $25,000
- Maximum Grant Amount: $75,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations must have a demonstrated record of service to low-income or vulnerable populations through a past or current contract with Pima County.
- Organizations must be either current or former recipients of funds from a County administered grant program (e.g., Outside Agency, Community Services Block Grants, Community Development Block Grants, Health Department, etc.).
- Proposed activities must be designed for immediate implementation to meet crisisrelated needs.
For more information, visit Pima County.


