Through an open, competitive cycle the APS funds will benefit & support eligible nonprofits through grants in the areas of arts & culture, community development, education, environment, and human services.
Donor Name: Arizona Community Foundation
State: Arizona
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/30/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Since 2001, APS has partnered with Arizona Community Foundation to provide funding to qualified nonprofit agencies that support growth and community needs in the west valley. Agencies eligible for funding must be nonprofit organizations with at least 3 years of continued operation serving residents in the geographical area listed below.
- North to Bell Road (extend boundary line west when Bell Road ends),
- West to 459th Avenue,
- South to Estrella/Gillespie Dam, and East to 19th Avenue.
In addition, the APS Fund encourages and supports projects that meet the following criteria:
- serve a variety of ethnic, economic or cultural backgrounds
- include new or creative solutions to problems or issues
- involve volunteers and in-kind gifts that demonstrate community involvement
- foster cooperative efforts between organizations.
Funding Information
The Fund will accept only one proposal from a qualified organization per year. Proposals may be
submitted for a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $10,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Any Arizona 501(c)(3) organization that has been in operation for a minimum of 3 years, government agency, or tribal entity that operates with fiscal accountability and responsibility. Religious organizations may apply for funding of non-sectarian programs.
- 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.
- The application for this grant cycle is available online. If applicants do not have internet access, they are advised to contact local public libraries, which offer free public internet access.
- 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.
- Organizations must be in good standing with the IRS at the time of review or the submitted application(s) will be immediately declined.
For more information, visit ACF.
