Arizona Education Grants

This grant provides funding for Arizona-based nonprofits to undertake significant projects that improve their capacity to serve clients, focusing on areas like homelessness, healthcare for the underserved, and youth programs.

This program provides $1.5 million for neighborhood organizations in Phoenix to propose and fund minor capital improvements in local parks, enhancing community spaces without increasing ongoing maintenance costs.

This grant provides financial support to Arizona nonprofit organizations that help children and families, promote arts and education, and assist older adults in Maricopa and Pinal counties.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that deliver prevention and education services to help local youth avoid opioid and drug misuse in Avondale.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits in Maricopa County that provide essential services to prevent homelessness and housing insecurity, particularly for underserved populations.

This funding opportunity supports Arizona-based coalitions of multiple organizations in planning systemic change projects that improve community wellbeing.

This grant provides financial support of up to $5,000 to nonprofit organizations in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, that are dedicated to charitable work benefiting the local community.

This grant provides funding to establish pilot Trauma Recovery Centers in Arizona to support underserved individuals and families who are survivors of violence and crime.

JustReinvest is offering a grant of up to $75,000 for community-based organizations in Maricopa County, Arizona, to fund programs that address priority areas such as violence prevention, economic development, neighborhood beautification, and health and wellness improvement, particularly in historically under-resourced neighborhoods and marginalized populations, funded by the Justice Reinvestment Fund which is supported by state tax revenues from the sale of recreational marijuana.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community development projects and services aimed at assisting low to moderate-income individuals and families in Mesa, Arizona, including housing, public facilities, and emergency solutions for homelessness.

This funding initiative provides up to $2,500 to K–12 teachers in public and charter schools within the APS service area for innovative STEM projects that enhance student learning through hands-on experiences.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, tribal governments, and non-profit organizations in Arizona to enhance urban and community forestry initiatives that promote tree planting, care, and climate resilience.

This grant provides funding to neighborhoods in Surprise, Arizona, for community-driven projects and events that foster engagement, improvement, and collaboration among residents.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in southern Arizona that deliver essential services such as education, substance abuse prevention, arts and literacy, and childcare to local communities.

The Valley of the Sun United Way is offering a Fair Chance Grant in 2025 for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and schools in Maricopa County, Arizona, focusing on education, health, housing, homelessness, workforce development, and racial equity, with a special consideration for small nonprofits with annual revenues under $250,000.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Arizona to enhance the quality of life in Wickenburg through projects focused on community development, education, healthcare, and the arts.

The City of Tucson is offering a two-year grant ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to local organizations and businesses for programs in areas such as relief for families and workers, small business support, community reinvestment, workforce development, and affordable housing, with a focus on long-term, data-driven investments to address inequities and expand community services.

The City of Flagstaff Sustainability Office and Sustainability Commission are pleased to announce the Neighborhood Sustainability Grants Program. Donor Name: City of Flagstaff State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Neighborhood Sustainability Grant (NSG) Program provides funding for creative projects that enhance community sustainability and promote healthy lifestyles through community partnerships. Grant Goals  NSG projects must further at least one of the following goals: Meaningfully involve underserved communities, diverse groups, or vulnerable populations. Build community partnerships. Facilitate volunteer engagement or management. Grant Categories  NSG projects must fall into one of the following categories: Building Energy Climate Action Food Public Health Resilience Transportation Waste. Funding Information The NSG Program for the year 2024 will award a total of $75,000 with a maximum of $7,500 for each individual grant. Eligibility Criteria Individuals, groups of individuals, community groups, educational groups, nonprofit organizations, churches, and locally owned businesses are eligible to apply for projects that are within the Flagstaff city limits. Applicants are eligible for a maximum of one award. Applicants are eligible for other City awards in the same year. Successful applicants are eligible for one NSG grant award every other fiscal year. Applicants must disclose any conflicts of interest. Ineligibility  Grants will NOT be awarded to: Political or partisan groups or exclusive clubs. Applicants who have failed to successfully carry out a previous grant project unless appropriate justification is made. Applicants that discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, age, citizenship, non-disqualifying disability, national origin, or sexual orientation. For more information, visit City of Flagstaff.

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Bureau of Women’s and Children’s Health (BWCH) oversees Adolescent Health programming to improve the health and well-being of young people in the state. As of 2005, BWCH has been administering state lottery funds for the prevention of teen pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). According to the Arizona Vital Statistics, from 2011 to 2021, the teen birth rate for Arizona teenagers ages fifteen through nineteen (15-19) has declined from thirty-six point nine (36.9) to fifteen point three (15.3) per 1,000 females. The repeat birth rates of youth of the same age, who had already had a child decreased from 142.7 in 2011 to 135.8 per 1,000 in 2021. Despite the declines, birth rates for Arizona teens ages fifteen through nineteen (15-19)   exceeds   the   national   rate   of   thirteen   point   nine   (13.9)   in   2021 (https://blogs.cdc.gov/nchs/2023/01/20/7245/). Arizona's racial and ethnic groups exhibit significant disparities in teen pregnancy rates, with Hispanic, American Indian, and African American females aged nineteen (19) or younger experiencing the highest rates. In 2021, American Indian youth had a notably elevated pregnancy rate of sixteen point three (16.3) per 1,000 females, surpassing the state average of ten point six (10.6) per 1,000. Similarly, rates for Hispanic or Latino youth were fourteen point four (14.4) per 1,000, and for Black or African American youth, they were twelve point six (12.6) per 1,000, both above the state average, while rates for White Non-Hispanics six (6) per 1,000 and Asian or Pacific Islanders three point four (3.4) per 1,000 were considerably lower. Teen pregnancy is intricately linked with complex factors such as school failure, behavioral issues, and family challenges, which often hinder youths’ ability to avoid pregnancy. Positive Youth Development (PYD) programs present a promising approach by emphasizing the enhancement of protective factors over merely addressing risk behaviors. These programs have shown efficacy in reducing sexual risk behaviors, Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and unintended pregnancies. By fostering ongoing development and maturation, PYD programs empower youth to recognize and manage risk-taking behaviors, making them a viable strategy for teen pregnancy prevention (Gavin et al., 2010). According to the 2021 Arizona Surveillance STD case data, forty-nine percent (49%) of STD cases (chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis) in Arizona were among adolescents under the age of twenty-five (25). Since 2019, the rate of chlamydia among teenagers fifteen through nineteen (15-19) years old has been slowly decreasing but still remains high at 2,031 per 100,000 in 2019 to 1,729 per 100,000 in 2021. For gonorrhea, the rate among these teenagers increased from 384 per 100,000 in 2019 to 467 per 100,000 in 2021. As for syphilis, in 2019, twenty-two (22) per 100,000 fifteen through nineteen (15-19) year-old teenagers were reported to have syphilis, increasing to twenty-six (26) per 100,000 in 2021. Regarding STDs/STIs, major disparities between Arizona’s racial and ethnic groups also persist. The Arizona 2021 Annual STD Report indicates that Black (994 per 100,000) and American Indian/Alaska Native (787 per 100,000) populations have consistently higher rates of chlamydia, the Black population (763 per 100,000) continues to have the highest rate of gonorrhea, and the American Indian/Alaska Native (172 per 100,000) and Black (123 per 100,000) populations have the highest rates of syphilis, surpassing their Hispanic, White, and Asian/Pacific Islander counterparts. Financial Notes: Approximately $700,000.00 will be available each Grant year for a five (5) year grant period to provide services to youth for the prevention of teen pregnancies and STIs. Annual funding for services will be provided during the state fiscal year, from July through June; Therefore, the first and last years of funding will be partial funding: first year funded upon award through June 30, 2025; fifth year from July 1, 2029 through September 30, 2029. Budgets will be reviewed annually and may be decreased based on: 1. Changes in state lottery funding allocations. 2. Failure to meet the number of youths proposed to be served; or meet the required program completion by youth for Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programming. 3. Failure to comply with Grant requirements. 4. Negative audit findings. 5. Failure to spend budget funds efficiently.

Arts in Schools Grants are available to visual arts or performing arts teachers in Tempe schools to expand and enhance the arts services provided by school curriculum, programs and clubs. Donor Name: City of Tempe State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/19/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: The Community Arts Grants Program supports immersive arts and culture experiences to achieve collective impact and sustained value. Visual Arts or Performing Arts teachers may select one option:  Up to $750 – Specialty equipment or supplies  Up to $2,000 – Residency Up 1,500 for guest artist, clinician, or arts organization Up to $500 for supplies Project Period Project must take place in Tempe between October 15, 2024 – May 29, 2025. Expectations Specialty Equipment or Supplies option: City of Tempe will provide funding directly to the school. School/District will be responsible for purchasing the supplies. Teacher is responsible for completing the final report by May 30, 2025 Residency option: City of Tempe will provide funding directly to the artist/clinician/ organization. Artist/clinician/organization will be reimbursed for supplies purchased. All remaining supplies stay in the classroom. Artist/clinician/organization is responsible for completing the final report. For Visual Arts Teachers: Additional planning support will be provided if you choose an artist from Studio Artists Program. Eligibility Criteria Schools and activities must be located and completed within Tempe’s city limits.  Must be submitted by a visual arts or performing arts teacher within a Fine Arts Program at Tempe Union High School District, Tempe Elementary District, Kyrene School District, Tempe Preparatory Academy or New School for Arts & Academics.  Restrictions; This grant does not fund:  activities that occur outside of the City of Tempe;  an organization or learning institution’s administrative or teacher salaries; compensation paid to immediate relatives of the teacher;  permanent enhancements of infrastructure (i.e. murals or public art);  construction or renovation of facilities; reduction of debt, feasibilities studies;  fundraising, re-granting, scholarship programs or awards;  projects that have already been funded by a 2024-2025 Community Arts Grant. For more information, visit City of Tempe.