Local First Arizona

Most rural and Tribal organizations in Arizona have exactly what it takes to compete for grant funding. What they often don't have is time to piece together the process on their own.

The Arizona Economic Resource Center built this free, online workshop series for that reason. Eleven sessions covering everything from writing a competitive narrative to understanding federal compliance — led by people who have worked inside these systems.

If your organization is getting grant-ready or trying to figure out where you even stand, this is worth your morning.

Sessions run through July 15. Online, free and recorded for later access.

Find the full schedule and register: https://hubs.li/Q04jdBfw0

You've watched corporate chains swallow Main Street for years.

Watched wealth leave local communities.

Watched rural Arizona get written off.

Watched communities get told they're “not viable” while resources flow somewhere else.

$148.8 million says otherwise.

That’s how much Local First Arizona’s Economic Resource Center has helped bring into communities across the state through infrastructure, workforce development, small business support and local ownership.

If you're tired of hearing that local can't compete, check out our Annual Report below⬇️

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