Foundation Grants

The SSVEC Foundation offers one-time grants of up to $40,000 to educational entities in 2025. In addition, one $150,000 jumbo grant is available for a winning and qualified project of merit. All programs and projects should be a transformative education initiative with lasting impact.

Teacher microgrants in 2025 offer one-time funding of up to $1000 for teachers within the SSVEC service area, who are not eligible for awards through the Cochise Education Foundation or the Education Foundation of Sierra Vista.

Educational entity grants support larger-scale educational initiatives or projects benefiting the youth in the SSVEC service area. Educational entities may submit up to 2 projects for consideration per phase.

• PHASE I & PHASE II – April 15 and October 15 closing dates – Up to $40,000
• PHASE II JUMBO GRANT – October 15 Closing Date – Up to: $150,000

Educational Entities may apply for grants in Phase I and in Phase II.  In Phase II only, entities may apply for both the grant types (up to $40,000 and the Jumbo Grant), however, only one will be eligible for funding.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for an educational entity grant, interested entities must submit an application outlining the nature of the project or initiative, the number of students to be impacted, and a detailed budget with financial documentation. Proposals will be reviewed in March/April (Phase I) and October/November (Phase II).

Recipients must agree to permit SSVEC to highlight the recipient’s accomplishments and grant funding program in print and other media. Educational Entity organizations and schools can submit applications for both phases of the Educational Entity Grant Program.

Please read thoroughly before applying for funding through this site.  There are different sites to apply for funding in 2025, depending on where you teach.

Cochise County Teachers:

Teachers within Cochise County and within the SSVEC service area may apply for a teacher Mini Grant through the Cochise Education Foundation (CEF). Applications will be accepted August 25 – October 22.  Please call 520-803-3380 for additional details.

Sierra Vista USD Teachers:

Teachers within Sierra Vista USD may apply for an “Inspiration Boost” through the Education Foundation of Sierra Vista.  Applications will be accepted in early August – mid October at www.educationfoundationsv.org/inspogrants.

All other Teachers:

If you are a teacher within the SSVEC service area, but outside of Cochise County and Sierra Vista USD, please apply through this site.  Applications will be accepted any time through October 15^th, 2025.

Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm

Saturday – Sunday Closed

Phone 520.515.3472

Email foundationgrants@ssvec.com