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Sedona Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Foundation & Red Rock Recovery Fund - Greater Sedona Chamber of Commerce

About the Foundation

Charitable giving, put to work in Greater Sedona

The Sedona Chamber of Commerce Foundation, a 501(c)(3) and will focus on economic development, workforce development and arts and culture.

Economic Development

Advancing the economic vitality of the Greater Sedona area, including emergency disaster relief for local small businesses and their employees through the Red Rock Recovery Fund.

Workforce Development & Education

Fostering education programs for students and businesses and advancing workforce development across the Sedona area.

Arts & Culture

Promoting the vibrant arts and culture of Sedona and its surrounding areas.

Economic Development

About the Red Rock Recovery Fund

An ongoing emergency and disaster relief fund providing flat-rate grants to small businesses and their employees who suffer economic loss or displacement due to natural disasters in the Greater Sedona area - for the current disaster and future qualifying disasters. Every applicant also receives a referral sheet of government and community resources, whether or not a grant is awarded.

Applications are reviewed within a defined window — not first-come, first-served - by the Fund's Grant Review & Distribution Committee against written, objective need criteria. Funds are limited: meeting eligibility requirements does not guarantee an award.

For businesses

Small Business Assistance Grant

$5,000 flat grant

A flat, one-time grant of $5,000 for small businesses located in the defined Greater Sedona impact area that were closed or materially impacted by a qualifying natural disaster. One grant per business or owner.

  • Physically located and operating in the impact area at the time of the disaster
  • Demonstrated economic loss, measured as year-over-year revenue lost in the 30 days following the disaster
  • Loss not fully covered by insurance, FEMA, SBA, or other assistance
  • Valid EIN and a business bank account

Grants to for-profit businesses may be taxable income to the business - please consult your tax advisor. A W-9 is required before disbursement.

Apply for the business grant

For employees

Employee Assistance Grant

$1,000 flat grant

A flat, one-time grant of $1000 for individuals employed by a small business in the Greater Sedona impact area at the time of the disaster who have a demonstrated disaster-related need.

  • Employed by a qualifying area small business at the time of the disaster (pay stub or employer letter)
  • Disaster-related need such as lost wages, displacement, or uninsured personal loss
  • Selected by an independent grant committee under objective, written criteria

Need-based charitable grants to individuals are generally not taxable to the recipient, and no Form 1099 is issued.

Apply for the employee grant
Open to everyone affected Eligibility is open to all affected small businesses and workers in the impact area — Chamber members and non-members alike.
Objective, documented decisions Every award follows a written need rubric, with conflict-of-interest recusals documented. Insiders, donors, and their families are not eligible.
Fast, direct disbursement Approved recipients confirm details within 72 hours and receive funds by check.

The Sedona Chamber of Commerce Foundation is a charitable organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law; no goods or services are provided in exchange for gifts unless otherwise stated. Grants are awarded on an objective determination of need under written criteria, are open to Chamber members and non-members alike, and are limited to available funds. Grants to businesses may be taxable to the recipient; consult your tax advisor. This page is for general information and is not legal or tax advice.

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