Arizona Grants

This funding program provides financial support to state and local governments, tribes, and urban communities to create and improve parks, protect natural resources, and enhance outdoor recreation opportunities, particularly in underserved areas.

PLEASE READ: This program is NOT for flooding damage. This program is only available for infrastructure that was damaged from fires or fire suppression activities that occurred on or after July 1, 2020. For questions regarding post-wildfire flooding damage, please contact your local County Emergency Management office. PLEASE READ: Private landowners are only eligible to receive financial assistance if they work through an eligible applicant: Eligible applicants include Governmental organizations (including state, county, and local), 501(c) non-profit organizations, and Indian Tribes. The State of Arizona through the Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) invites proposals from Arizona public and private landowners for emergency repairs for infrastructure damaged by fires or fire suppression activities occurring July 1, 2020 and after. The Post-Wildfire Infrastructure Assistance Program goal is to assist in infrastructure repairs to physical systems, operational structures and facilities needed for the use of urban, rural, agricultural, cultural and natural resources.

This program provides funding for organizations and communities to maintain and improve non-motorized trails, ensuring they remain safe and accessible for activities like hiking, biking, and horseback riding.

This program provides funding for the development and maintenance of off-highway vehicle trails and related facilities, aimed at enhancing safe and sustainable OHV recreation in Arizona for governmental entities, non-profits, and clubs.

This funding opportunity provides up to $100,000 to law enforcement agencies for enhancing safety and compliance in off-highway vehicle recreation areas through the purchase of specialized equipment and tools.

This funding opportunity provides up to $100,000 for governmental entities, non-profits, and clubs to quickly repair trail damage caused by vandalism, fire, and weather, while also supporting trash removal and dust mitigation efforts to ensure safe and environmentally preserved OHV trails.

This funding opportunity provides up to $10,000 for government entities, non-profits, and clubs to improve safety and navigation on off-highway vehicle trails in Arizona through the installation of signage and informational displays.

This grant provides funding for projects that educate trail users about safety practices and environmental conservation related to recreational trails.

This funding opportunity supports significant projects that develop and maintain off-highway vehicle trails and facilities in Arizona, targeting governmental entities, non-profits, and clubs involved in OHV recreation.

This grant provides funding for collaborative projects in the planning phase that seek to create systemic change in community health by addressing complex issues through equity-focused solutions.

City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility is offering the Safe Streets Mini Grant Program, providing grants of up to $75,000 for traffic calming improvements in residential neighborhoods across Tucson. The program aims to prioritize under-resourced areas and engage community members in reducing residential speeding and enhancing livability. Eligible applicants include neighborhood groups, community-based organizations, and businesses within Tucson city limits. The City anticipates awarding approximately $350,000 in the first year of the program and will work directly with awarded projects to design and implement traffic calming initiatives. For more information, visit City of Tucson DTM website. The City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility is now accepting applications for the new Safe Streets Mini Grant Program. The new program establishes an inclusive, community-led process to deliver traffic calming improvements to residential neighborhoods across the city, prioritizing under-resourced areas that could not otherwise fund their own traffic calming improvements via the existing Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. The new program is funded by the voter-approved Proposition 411 Tucson Delivers: Safe Streets Program, under the Systemwide Safety Improvements project category. Neighborhood safety improvements will include traffic circles, chicanes, speed humps, and other traffic calming features. To learn more about the application process, the requirements, and to complete an application, visit the website at https://tucsondelivers.tucsonaz.gov/pages/safe-streets-mini-grant-program. The goal of the program is to offer community members the opportunity to champion projects that reduce residential speeding and improve livability through a competitive selection process for funding and implementation. 3 Steps to Apply for Traffic Calming: Identify potential traffic calming locations-neighborhood streets with cut-through traffic, speeding, and other dangerous driving behavior have great potential. Application Review Process- Summary Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, as long as funds are available. Application review cycles will occur once the first year in February 2024. Program staff will evaluate the program at the end of the pilot year and will consider increasing the review frequency to occur two times a year (e.g. February and August) based on the volume of applications received in the first pilot year. If your application passes the first phase of the evaluation- the Eligibility Screen- you will be placed on the eligible list. DTM staff score the projects on this list using the prioritization criteria that are recommended for approval by the CSCC. Note: Even if your street meets all of the eligibility criteria and is on the list of potential projects, it still may not be selected for the final list of traffic calming projects. Funding for the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program each year is dependent on the tax revenues each year, thus DTM can only select a handful of projects to construct. However, your street will remain on the list of potential projects the following year(s). Connect with neighbors- talk to neighbors and build support. Apply- City staff are here to help with an online or paper application. The application period begins on October 16th. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, throughout the year, with the first round of projects awarded in the spring of 2024. Funding will be awarded based on need, feasibility, neighborhood support, and available funds. The City anticipates awarding around $350,000 to neighborhoods the first year of the program. The maximum funding amount per project is $75,000. Once awarded, the project team will work directly with neighbors to design and build traffic calming projects through a collaborative process. For further questions, contact Gabriela Barillas-Longoria at [email protected] or by calling 520-591-1606. About the Program The Safe Streets Mini-Grant Program establishes an inclusive, community-led process to deliver traffic calming improvements to residential neighborhoods across the city, prioritizing under-resourced areas that could not otherwise fund their own traffic calming improvements via the existing Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. The goal of the program is to offer community members the opportunity to champion projects that reduce residential speeding and improve livability through a competitive selection process for funding and implementation. City staff and the Complete Streets Coordinating Council (CSCC) will prioritize projects in areas of Tucson where there is a history of disinvestment or limited private investment.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for tree planting projects at public schools and nonprofit organizations in designated low-income areas of Phoenix to improve urban greenery and support youth resilience.

City of Phoenix Community Canopy Grant is offering up to $2,000 in funding to improve tree canopy coverage in neighborhoods within Qualified Census Tracts throughout Phoenix. The grant aims to assist communities in increasing their tree canopies and creating a more resilient, sustainable, equitable, healthy, and thriving environment. Eligible applicants include neighborhood associations, community nonprofits, multi-family residential sites, non-residential sites, and community members. The grant covers trees, supplies, and support for tree planting projects. The maximum number of trees that can be requested is 200 for neighborhoods and two for individuals. Additionally, the grant supports event expenses such as food and beverages for planting events. All project locations must be within the City of Phoenix and a Qualified Census Tract. For more information and to apply, visit the City of Phoenix website.

City of Chandler Diversity Education Mini-Grants are available for teachers, schools, nonprofit organizations, and community groups in Chandler or serving Chandler residents or students. The grants, up to $1,000 each, aim to support programs promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion for youth aged 5-18. Proposals must address dimensions of diversity such as age, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation. Priority is given to K-12 education projects. Applications will be reviewed by the HRC Diversity Mini-Grant Committee based on their alignment with the city's DEI mission and clear budget proposals.

Jewish Community Foundation Small Grants Program in Arizona offers an expedited process for local organizations to apply for grants of $5,000 or less. In the first combined grant cycle, the Jewish Community Foundation and Jewish Federation (now the Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix) awarded over $1.4 million to support Jewish organizations, programs, and services locally, in Israel, and overseas. The grants provided core operating support and program funding to address the needs of the Jewish community. FUNDING PARAMETERS • One-time grants up to $5,000. Requests for more than $5,000 will be rejected. • Only organizations whose program or project serves the Greater Phoenix Jewish community. • Organizations may not receive more than one small grant in a 12-month period. • Applicants must be either a 501(c)(3) organization, a school, or a synagogue, or must have a fiscal agent that falls into one of those categories. • Small grant applicants are eligible to participate in the CJP’s annual grant cycle. WHAT WE FUND We will review applications that serve the local Jewish community in the following categories: • Time-sensitive or urgent needs or opportunities: or requests that capitalize on a time-limited opportunity (funding or otherwise) • New programs • Events that serve a significant number of people in the Jewish community • Capacity building WHAT WE DO NOT FUND • Organizations that are NOT recognized as registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit entities • General operating support or general support for ongoing programs • Capital, endowment, ongoing or other fundraising campaigns • Equipment purchases to replace or upgrade equipment for an office, existing program or service • Scholarships or grants to individuals • Projects in their entirety • Proposals from organizations that do not follow our application procedures • Renewed support to past grantees that have not met our reporting requirements HOW AND WHEN TO APPLY • Applications may be submitted anytime to [email protected]. • Applications not submitted on this form will be rejected. 12-point font is preferred. • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. • After review of your application, we may request additional information. • The CJP will endeavor to notify grant applicants within 45 days. During the peak months of the annual grant cycle (December through February), it may longer to process small grant applications.

Glendale Pandemic Response Small Business Assistance Program in Arizona offers grants for working capital, including payroll, lease payments, business loan payments, utilities, and inventory. The program also provides access to high-quality webinars and workshops in English and Spanish, offering practical tips for small businesses to improve their economic position, recover from interruptions/closures, and mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Title: Veteran Homeless and Employment Initiative Application Start Date: 07/01/2023 Application End Date: 06/30/2024 Eligible Applicants: Non Profits Award Amount: $635,050.00 Number of Awards: 1 Average Award Size: $635,050.00 Matching Required: No Summary: The Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (ADVS) is seeking grant applications for the Veteran Homeless and Employment Initiative. The initiative aims to support ongoing statewide collective impact efforts and implementation of three Veteran initiatives focused on ending Veteran homelessness, assisting with employment barriers, and providing a pathway to higher levels of care for Veterans. The grant will provide financial and technical assistance to support homeless Veterans in Maricopa County and throughout the state, as well as facilitate collaborations with new partners to serve Veterans in need. Project Objectives: - Host the Maricopa County StandDown, serving over 2,000 homeless and at-risk Veterans annually. - Provide financial assistance for bridge housing or mitigation throughout the year in Maricopa County. - Provide financial and technical assistance to 11 StandDowns throughout the state. - Assist Veterans with obtaining employment through referrals from employment service providers. - Lead a multi-agency team to ensure programmatic goals are met for homeless Veterans. Contact Information: Robert Davis Arizona Department of Veterans' Services 3839 North 3rd Street, Suite 209 Phoenix, AZ. 85012 Email: [email protected]

Department of the Interior - Bureau of Land Management Arizona Threatened and Endangered Species Program. Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., MDT, on the listed application due dates. Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked and selected by the following rounds: Open from February 16, 2024, through May 17, 2024 Round One – Applications Due: April 15, 2024, 5:00 PM MDT. Round Two – Applications Due: May 17, 2024, 5:00 PM MDT. Applications must be submitted in English.Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances.

Fiesta Bowl Charities strives to enhance organizations that contribute to the success of their communities through youth, sports, and education. Donor Name: Fiesta Bowl Charities State: Arizona County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/17/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Fiesta Bowl Charities will accept proposals that support the following areas: Youth Sports Education Fiesta Bowl Charities encourages proposals that: Leverage matching funds Engage strategic, mission-driven collaborations and partnerships Build the capacity of the organization Support direct services projects Support program projects Support direct costs associated with carrying out the program, project management, marketing, consultants, supplies, postage, travel, training or equipment, newly-acquired information technology, etc. will be allowed. Direct costs can also include directly attributable administrative support, legal or accounting functions, with distinct and measured effort on the project. Eligibility Criteria Organizations may submit ONE application to one of three funding opportunities: $50,000 (Touchdown Grant), $25,000 (Field Goal Grant), and $15,000 (Kickoff Grant). Amount requested must match dollar for dollar to the application selected. Any Arizona 501(c)(3) organization that operates with fiscal accountability and responsibility. Religious organizations may apply for funding of non-sectarian programs. Organizations without 501(c)(3) status must use a fiscal agent to apply on their behalf. Fiscal agents must have a visible profile on the ACF website, and also be a 501(c)(3) organization. 100% of the applicant organization’s project must serve residents within the Arizona geographic boundaries. Organizations must demonstrate a non-discrimination policy regarding staff, employment, governing board and service delivery based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or national origin, and provide evidence of the policy. Organization must be fully authorized by its board and other applicable partners/collaborators to submit this application. Fiesta Bowl Charities may ask you to provide additional details and information about your grant request at any time. For more information, visit ACF.