Salt River Project Community Giving Grants

Salt River Project (SRP) administers a corporate giving program designed to support Arizona-based nonprofits, educators, and government entities working to strengthen communities through essential services, education, and enrichment. SRP emphasizes collaboration and civic engagement, recognizing the transformative potential of partnerships between utilities and the communities they serve. Through its Corporate Contributions initiative, SRP provides monetary donations and volunteer support to programs across three strategic funding areas: Basic Needs, Community Education, and Community Enrichment. Basic Needs grants help provide underserved populations with food, shelter, safety, and other fundamental services to foster self-sufficiency and long-term stability. In Community Education, SRP funds classroom enrichment efforts, STEM education, safety awareness, job-readiness programs, and teacher development. Community Enrichment support is extended to programs that improve quality of life in the Valley, including arts and culture, civic engagement, and environmental sustainability. Each funding priority area is aligned with SRP’s broader mission to promote resilience, equity, and prosperity across its Arizona service regions. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) public charities, Arizona counties and municipalities under section 170(c)(1), teachers, and tribal governments located in SRP’s service area. Qualified service areas include Gila, Maricopa, Apache, Navajo, Pinal, and Yavapai Counties, as well as the City of St. Johns. Ineligible applicants include individuals, organizations located outside of SRP's service areas, entities engaging in political or religious activities, and groups seeking funding for endowments, debt relief, or commercial services. The funding amounts are not fixed; however, in 2024, SRP reported donating $2 million toward basic needs, $1.5 million for education initiatives, and $1.2 million in community enrichment. Support is typically project-based, but the guidelines accommodate general support and programmatic investments when they align with SRP's focus areas. The organization prioritizes programs that promote diversity, public safety, education, environmental stewardship, and community leadership development. There is no stated application deadline or cycle; funding decisions and processes are ongoing. Organizations interested in applying should review the corporate giving guidelines on SRP’s website and submit a proposal through the online portal. Applicants may contact SRP’s community outreach team for guidance on eligibility and application preparation. SRP does not fund individuals, discriminatory organizations, or entities located outside of its Arizona service areas.

Align project with SRP’s three giving pillars; ensure service area eligibility; highlight local impact and safety/education outcomes.