Arizona Private Grants

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.

The Hellene Henrikson Fund of the Lutheran Church of the Foothills, managed by the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, is offering grants up to $15,000 to 501(c)(3) nonprofits in selected counties of Southern Arizona, focusing on Behavioral Health programs for the 2024 grant period, with priority given to organizations that have clear outcome goals, sustainability plans, and inclusivity in their practices.

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.

This grant provides funding to organizations that will deploy Starlink satellite internet units to improve connectivity for rural tribal nations in Arizona, enhancing access to essential services and benefits for veterans.

This grant provides financial assistance to local governments in Arizona to develop and implement energy efficiency and conservation strategies that reduce fossil fuel emissions and promote sustainable energy practices.

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.

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 Flinn Foundation is offering a grant of $10,000 to $100,000 for a period of 2 years to Arizona-based research teams with innovative solutions in precision medicine, diagnostics, devices, therapeutics, and health-care delivery processes, aiming to turn scientific results into viable products or services to benefit patients.

The Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC), the largest business plan competition in the country designed to advance innovation and technology commercialization opportunities in Arizona by assisting early-stage ventures to scale. Donor Name: Arizona Commerce Authority State: Arizona County: All Counties Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Semifinalists gain access to Venture Raise, a twelve-week hybrid accelerator that will prepare startups for funding. Ten Finalists will be awarded $100,000 and begin Venture Scale, a six-month accelerator of customized support and one-on-one matching with ACA Entrepreneurs-in-Residence. Eligibility Criteria Companies must meet certain criteria to participate in the Arizona Innovation Challenge. Judges will screen each application to ensure all qualifications are met and all materials submitted through the proper format. If not met, applications will be removed from the competition, and notifications will not be made until the end of the first round. For more information, visit Arizona Commerce Authority.

The Thiru Family Trust Momentum Maker Grant Program supports social connection and community to protect mental health in Arizona Donor Name: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation for Community & Health Advancement State: Arizona County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The Thiru Family Trust Momentum Maker Grant (Momentum Maker) was created to inspire new paths to mental health and well-being in Arizona. For 2024, They’re focused on destigmatizing loneliness and overcoming social isolation. Funding Information $75,000 to support a single project Grant Period  October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025 Eligibility Criteria Arizona-based non-profit organizations and academic institutions are eligible to apply. For more information, visit BCBSA.

This funding opportunity supports Scottsdale-based non-profit arts and culture organizations in delivering diverse programs and events that enhance the community's cultural landscape.

The Piper Fellows program acknowledges the never-ceasing demands of nonprofit leadership and offers opportunities for nonprofit leaders to reach, retool, and revitalize. Donor Name: Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust State: Arizona County: Maricopa County (AZ) Type of Grant: Fellowship Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: A Piper Fellowship offers the potential for up to $90,000 in grant funding to a Fellow’s organization. Piper Trust offers up to six fellowship awards of $30,000 (maximum) annually to support professional development for outstanding leaders of nonprofit charity/501(c)(3) organizations serving Maricopa County. A Piper Fellow’s personally designed “professional development plan” can be taken all at once or divided into several time periods or dates and is based on what is best for the organization. Fellow candidates are encouraged to explore educational and professional programs, visit model program sites, and meet with related leaders across the nation. A Piper Fellowship also includes a $10,000 grant award for staff and board development and eligibility for the Fellow’s organization to apply for a Piper Fellows Organizational Enhancement Award grant of up to $50,000 within six months of Fellowship completion. Fellowships and grant-related Fellowship awards are contingent upon the Fellow’s continued employment at the organization. Qualified Organizations The candidate’s employing organization must be a nonprofit charity/501(c)(3) that provides services within Maricopa County for a minimum of 10 years in human services, health, education, arts and culture, or religious organizations. The employing organization must: Fully support the candidate’s request to participate in the Piper Fellows program/self-designed/professional development plan and state how management of the organization will be handled during absences for Fellowship activities. Guarantee all salary and benefits and continue full-time employee status of the candidate during absences. Be able to sustain regular operations during the candidate’s absences. For more information, visit VGPCT.

The South32 Hermosa Community Fund, a fund of the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona and its geographic affiliate, the Santa Cruz Community Foundation, supports nonprofit organizations based in Santa Cruz County. Donor Name: Community Foundation for Southern Arizona State: Arizona County: Santa Cruz County (AZ) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/28/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Supported areas include education and leadership, economic participation, good health and social well-being, and natural resource resilience. Funding Information Up to $80,000 will be available each cycle; requests up to $10,000 will be considered. Eligibility Requirements The applicant must be a 501(c)(3) in good standing, based in and doing charitable work in Santa Cruz County. The organization must have local leadership in the form of a board of directors or advisory committee, local financial support, and local program management and accountability. In the case of nationally sponsored organizations, no portion of the grant can be used to support the national, state, or regional entity. The proposed program must directly benefit people living in Santa Cruz County. Grants are generally not made to individuals, for-profit organizations, government entities, capital fund drives, agency endowments, individual schools, or for sectarian purposes. Organizations will not be eligible to reapply until the current grant cycle and reporting are completed. One of the guiding principles of the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona is to honor the rich diversity of the community and promote equal opportunities for all people. Awards made by CFSA’s grant panels support organizations that do not discriminate in their employment practices, volunteer opportunities, or delivery of programs and services on the basis of Race, Religion, Gender, or Gender Identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), Gender Expression, Sexual orientation, Age, Ancestry, Citizenship, Ethnicity, Familial Status, Socioeconomic Status (economic circumstances), Color, Creed, Sex (including pregnancy), Phases of Parenthood, National Origin, Marital Status, Veteran Status (past, current or prospective service in the armed forces), Genetic Information, Physical Characteristics or Appearance, Mental or Physical Disability, Any other status prohibited by applicable law. Priority will be given to organizations that: Are working collaboratively with other agencies in the planning and implementation of the project. Have involved staff, volunteers, and current/potential participants in the planning and implementation of the proposed program. Enable individuals to identify, contribute, and enhance their skills, abilities, capacities, and assets, focusing on strengths rather than problems or deficiencies. Can clearly articulate the outcomes the program/participants will achieve and be able to collect the data to demonstrate measurable progress toward the accomplishment of those outcomes. Can provide a clear description of plans to sustain the organization and/or program beyond the grant period. For more information, visit CFSA.

Applications are now being accepted for the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation Grant Program. Donor Name: Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation State: Arizona County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/10/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Focus areas include homelessness, indigent healthcare and youth programs of all types. Other requests may be considered but should fall within the human services category. Programs operated by schools and/or youth sports leagues qualify for other grant programs and are typically not funded through this process. Funding Information Awards fall within the range of $1,000 to $5,000. The program or project must be completed and all funds expended within one year of the award date. Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for a Program Grant, an organization is required to: Be physically located in the state of Arizona; Have a classification as an organization exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code with a valid IRS Tax ID. Organizations without a valid IRS Tax ID must have a fiscal sponsor submit the application; Complete an end-of-year Grant Progress Report; and Submit the following information via the Grant Application: Agency Overview Current Board of Directors Roster Current Financial Statements Approved by the Board Timeline of Program/Project Program/Project Use of Funds Description Outcome Measurements The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation Program Grants generally does not fund: Annual appeals or capital campaigns; Debt retirement, deficit financing, reduction of an operating deficit or replenishment of resources to pay for such purposes; Endowments; Fundraising activities or fundraising events; Individuals; Lobbying or legislative activities. For more information, visit  Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation.

The Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona is offering Innovative Grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 for one year to tax-exempt organizations and government entities, aiming to fund projects that promote community health and wellness through innovative solutions and collaborations, with a focus on addressing various aspects of community wellbeing and resilience.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve youth, families, and seniors in Fountain Hills and nearby areas, helping them address community needs and enhance their impact.

This grant provides financial support for Arizona's retail florists to attend out-of-state educational and design events in the floral industry.

The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation for Community & Health Advancement is seeking applications for its Mental Health Matters Grant Program. Donor Name: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation for Community & Health Advancement State: Arizona County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/29/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Mental health grants expand statewide resources, reducing stigma about mental health, and connecting people to care that promotes positive mental health and saves lives.  Funding Information Awards are up to $125,000 for mental health competitive grants.  Project Period September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2025. Grant funds must be used for direct project-related expenses. Foundation funding may not be used to fund lobbying or capital expenditures, including buildings, construction, and/or renovations. In addition, Foundation funding may not be used to provide services that are otherwise billable. Eligibility Criteria Non-profit organizations and academic institutions are eligible for Foundation grant funding. For more information, visit Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.

Local First Arizona’s We Rise business accelerator is a new, no-fee six-month program offering comprehensive and practical business skills to Arizona’s Black entrepreneurs. Donor Name: Local First Arizona State: Arizona County: All Counties Type of Grant: Training or Mentorship Deadline:  05/31/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: Meeting bi-weekly, business owners receive classroom instruction and mentorship from Black entrepreneurs with firsthand experience and expertise in starting or growing a small business in Arizona. The We Rise business accelerator exposes start-up or experienced businesses that are missing fundamental components of entrepreneurship to the nuts and bolts needed to build a successful business in Arizona’s economy. Classes will be through remote learning. Eligibility Criteria The following are criteria for individuals interested in applying for the We Rise business accelerator: Self identifies as a Black-owned business. Must be 18+. A Black American entrepreneur with some experience of running a business. The prospective candidate must have some knowledge of entrepreneurship but needs assistance with the fundamentals of establishing or growing a business such as creating a business plan, registering their business, etc. Business owner(s) must be available bi-weekly to attend class. Given the rigor of the program, participants can only have 1 absence of class. For more information, visit Local First Arizona.