501(c)(3) or unit of government including schools. Arts organizations or organizations whose primary mission is presenting, producing or serving the arts.

Individual artists.

Organization Grant Applications (nonprofit arts organizations, local arts agencies and schools) are usually in March.

Artists Project Grants & Residency Roster Applications are usually in September.

See web site for details.

Applicant must have a 501(c)(3) designation or be a governmental entity.

Groups interested in applying for grant funds are asked to submit a pre-application as the first step in the process. The pre-application offers a chance for us to get to know you and to gather information about your group and project early in your planning process. When we receive your pre-application, PRO Neighborhoods' staff will work with you to make sure you meet our criteria and funding priorities. Only groups that qualify will be asked to submit an application for the next grant round.

Five or more people in your group are committed to your project. Five of the individuals must be from different households.

At least five people from different households in your group live in an area of Pima county that you define as a neighborhood. In the city that could mean a group of people that live within two miles of each other. In rural areas, this could mean a town, village, or district, including the Tohono O'odham and Yaqui reservations.

The people who benefit from the project are involved in the leadership and implementation of the project.

Eligible applicants include grass roots associations; individuals; public or private institutions of higher education; for profit companies or small businesses; not-for-profit agencies; faith-based, community and tribal organizations.

A Pre-Proposal workshop that describes the on-line RFP process will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 15, 2007 in the 2nd floor Board Room at United Way, 330 North Commerce Park Loop Tucson, AZ for the purpose of clarifying requirements and answering respondent questions. Attendance at the conference is optional but encouraged. Please contact Chris McNamara cmcnamara@unitedwaytucson.org to RSVP.

For a copy of the complete Request for Proposals, background information and detailed on-line submittal instructions: http://www.unitedwaytucson.org/pages/seniorsrfp.php.