2025 Fair Chance Grant

The Valley of the Sun United Way is currently accepting applications for its 2025 Fair Chance Grant. This grant program is aligned with the United Way's mission to address critical community needs in Maricopa County, Arizona. The grant aims to support innovative solutions that fall within their key focus areas. The target beneficiaries for this grant include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and schools that serve residents of Maricopa County. The program also specifically encourages grassroots and small nonprofits with annual revenues under $250,000 to apply, fostering broad community engagement. The grant prioritizes projects that address the top issue areas identified by the Valley of the Sun United Way: Education, Health, Housing and Homelessness, Workforce Development, and Racial Equity. These areas represent the foundation's strategic priorities, reflecting a comprehensive approach to community improvement and well-being. While specific expected outcomes and measurable results are not detailed in the provided text, it can be inferred that the United Way seeks to fund initiatives that will create tangible positive impacts in these focus areas, contributing to a stronger and more equitable community in Maricopa County.