The Safford City-Graham County Library provides free access to information, technology, educational resources, and community programming for residents of Graham, Greenlee, and Gila counties. The library supports lifelong learning, literacy, creativity, and community engagement through collections, digital services, public technology, and programs for all ages.

The EAC Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is part of a national and statewide network of small business assistance providers. Their main goal is to give local small businesses the tools and training they need to succeed. The Center is funded by Eastern Arizona College, with assistance from a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) grant. The EAC SBDC provides FREE counseling to help entrepreneurs find answers to the numerous questions that arise when starting or operating a business. The EAC SBDC works in cooperation with the SBA, local Chambers of Commerce, and other community partnerships.

University of Arizona is a public land-grant research university located in Tucson. Founded in 1885, it was Arizona's first university and is recognized for its strengths in astronomy, space sciences, engineering, business, agriculture, medicine, and public policy. The university enrolls more than 50,000 students and is classified among the nation's leading research institutions, conducting extensive research in areas ranging from planetary science and optics to health care and environmental sustainability. Its athletic teams, the Arizona Wildcats, compete in NCAA Division I athletics and have a strong tradition in basketball and other sports. The university's mission combines teaching, research, and public service to support Arizona and communities around the world.