In 2012, the Arizona Rural Development Council went dormant due to lack of funding. Wanting to continue the Council’s programs, the Council’s board decided to merge with Local First Arizona Foundation, which already worked on business development in 13 rural areas and looked to expand its programs throughout the state. The merger strengthened Local First Arizona Foundation’s services and volunteer leadership in rural areas and enabled the Council’s programming to continue. A Lodestar Foundation grant provided support for one-time expenses related to the implementation of the merger.
Phoenix Business Journal article on the merger
Grant Information
Grant Amount: $11,052
Year Granted: 2013
Grantee: Local First Arizona Foundation
Location: AZ - Arizona
Grantee Website: Local First Arizona Foundation