Tempe Diablos Charities Grant

Tempe Diablos Charities offers an annual grant program focused on supporting nonprofit organizations and community initiatives that directly serve the Tempe, Arizona area. The organization’s philanthropic priorities center around education, youth development, community engagement, and support for under-resourced families. Since its inception, Tempe Diablos Charities has demonstrated its commitment through impactful programming such as awarding over $5 million in scholarships, supporting over 75 local programs with $600,000 in grants in 2025, and honoring educators through its Excellence in Education Awards. This grant program provides financial support to initiatives aligned with the Diablos’ mission of transforming lives and strengthening community. Funding priorities span educational scholarships, family nourishment, youth leadership development, and community-based arts and wellness initiatives. Applicants are expected to detail how their project aligns with these goals and must provide comprehensive documentation as part of the submission. Allowable uses are not explicitly limited, but grants typically support community programs and services operating within Tempe. Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations, and submissions must include organizational documents such as the annual operating budget, a list of board members with professional affiliations, and a list of corporate/foundation donors who contributed $5,000 or more in the prior year. Prior recipients must also complete a designated section of the application. Applications are submitted exclusively via the Tempe Diablos Charities website. The submission portal opens October 1, 2025, and completed applications must be submitted by December 31, 2025. Following submission, all applications are reviewed in February 2026. At the discretion of the Charities board, some applicants may be invited for an in-person interview in March or April. Funding decisions will be finalized by June 30, 2026, with notifications sent by July 31, 2026. Disbursement of funds will begin after August 1, 2026. This grant cycle is issued once per fiscal year, aligning with the Diablos’ fiscal calendar from July 1 to June 30. The funder anticipates continued annual releases of this opportunity. For inquiries, applicants may reach out via email to [email protected].

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