Arizona Local Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit and for-profit developers to create or improve affordable rental housing for low-income families in Tucson and Pima County.

This program provides funding for community-led initiatives in Phoenix that focus on improving neighborhood safety and security through block watch projects.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Maricopa County, Arizona, to create impactful summer programs for youth, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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.

This program provides operational funding to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Phoenix that engage the community through diverse programming and demonstrate strong governance and financial stability.

This grant provides funding to artist collectives, cultural groups, and arts organizations to support inclusive arts and culture projects taking place in Tempe.

This grant provides funding to local nonprofit organizations in Cave Creek and the Desert Foothills region to support projects that improve community health, safety, culture, and historical preservation.

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.

This grant provides funding to Arizona municipalities and partnered nonprofit organizations for projects that enhance public services in areas like education, healthcare, and public safety, with a focus on benefiting communities near the Gila River Indian Community.

The City of Chandler is offering mini-grants up to $1,000 for projects that support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for youth aged 5-18, prioritizing diversity education in K-12 schools and favoring proposals that address various dimensions of diversity, with eligibility open to teachers, schools, nonprofits, and community groups in Chandler.

This funding opportunity supports artist collectives, cultural groups, and arts organizations in Tempe to create inclusive arts and culture programming that enriches the community.

The Vibrant City Arts Grants offered by the Community Arts Grants Program in Tempe are designed to support artist collectives, cultural groups, and arts organizations that engage in inclusive arts and culture programming. This initiative is aimed at making Tempe a vibrant hub for artists and a nucleus for diverse community creativity. Grant Details: Amount: Up to $2,500, no matching funds required. Application Deadline: Cycle 1: July 1, 2024, for projects from September 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. Cycle 2: December 16, 2024, for projects from February 1 to June 30, 2025. Project Requirements: Projects must take place in Tempe. Funding can cover artist services, professional fees, stipends, materials, production costs, venue rentals, catering, and marketing. Possible Projects: Performances Artist residencies and workshops Arts events Eligibility Criteria: Open to artist collectives, cultural groups, and arts organizations providing arts programming in Tempe. Applicants can only receive one grant per year (September 1 - June 30). Restrictions: No funding for activities outside Tempe, organizations with budgets over $100,000, fully virtual events, infrastructure enhancements, construction, debt reduction, school-based projects, or religious-themed projects. Applicants who previously failed to submit a final report for a funded project are ineligible.

This grant provides financial assistance to private homeowners of historic properties in Phoenix for exterior rehabilitation and restoration work to preserve their architectural integrity and enhance neighborhood aesthetics.

Wavemaker Arts Grants are available to arts non-profit organizations providing inclusive arts and culture programming in Tempe (501c3 status required). The Community Arts Grants Program supports a commitment to advancing Tempe as a vibrant and progressive community for cultural and artistic activity, and aims to fulfill the following recommendations from the Arts and Culture Plan: Increase and promote Community-Initiated Arts projects Support community festivals celebrating cultural diversity Continue, expand and enhance informal arts programming provided in community settings Amount: Up to $10,000 – no match required Deadline: July 1, 2024 How to Apply: All applicants are required to meet with Maja Aurora, Community Arts Manager, before completing the application. Schedule a meeting and find the application at www.tempe.gov/artsgrants Expectations: Project must take place in Tempe between September 1, 2024 - July 30, 2025. Requests may include services of artists, professional services, stipends, supplies, production costs, space rentals, food, marketing and/or printing. Project structures may include: Performances Residencies/Workshops Festivals/Arts Events Eligibility: Non-Profit organizations providing arts programming in Tempe (501c3 status required) Applicants are only eligible to receive one Community Arts Grant per year (September 1-June 30)

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

This grant provides funding to artists and community organizations in Tucson and Southern Arizona for projects that foster artistic development and create a positive impact in their communities.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit arts organizations, local creative businesses, community events, and homeowners associations in Peoria, Arizona, to promote and enhance arts and cultural programming within the city.

This program provides funding to organizations that offer services addressing the opioid crisis in Mesa, with a focus on prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery, particularly for children and youth.

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