The Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona hosted its annual Innovative Grant Award Celebration on Tuesday at the Cochise College Student Union Building on the Sierra Vista campus, recognizing organizations advancing community health and wellness across the region. The Innovative Grant program provides up to $50,000 per year for a maximum of two years, allowing awards of up to $100,000 to support impactful and sustainable initiatives.
This year, 11 organizations received grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000. Legacy Foundation CEO Margaret Hepburn welcomed attendees and highlighted the importance of the Innovative Grants in addressing pressing community needs. She emphasized the Foundation’s commitment to supporting programs that promote collaboration, sustainability, and long-term health outcomes.
Several members of the Legacy Foundation joined Hepburn in presenting the awards and speaking about the Foundation’s mission. The Innovative Grants align with the Foundation’s goal of promoting population health and community wellness in Cochise County and eastern Santa Cruz County, strengthening local efforts to improve overall quality of life.
This year’s Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona Innovative Grants are:
Better Bucks of Sierra Vista - $25,000
Bowie Unified School District - $50,000
City of Bisbee - $17,000
City of Douglas - $50,000
CANTER - $25,000
Cochise Harm Reduction - $25,000
Hattie B. BWIP - $10,000
San Pedro Spotlight Foundation - $5,000
Sunsites-Pearce Fire District - $7,265
Twinepidemic Inc. - $40,000
Willcox Theater and Arts, Inc. - $25,000
