Tucsons Ward 5, in collaboration with non-profit lender Groundswell Capital, unveiled a flexible grant program designed to help small businesses and nonprofit community programs across South and Southeast Tucson.

The Ward Five Small Business and Non-Profit Grants offer one-time awards of up to $5,000 to eligible applicants. These funds are intended to support a wide range of needs, such as equipment and supplies, renovations, operational expenses, staffing or program delivery and expansion.

Projects need to show demonstrable benefit to the local economy and community.

Council Member Rocque Perez emphasized that, historically, Ward 5 has been underfunded in both public and private investments, leaving many neighborhoods with outdated infrastructure and limited economic opportunities. The

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