APS Grant to Support Growth and Community Needs in Arizona

Arizona Public Service (APS) has partnered with Arizona Community Foundation is seeking applications to provide funding to qualified nonprofit agencies that support growth and community needs in the west valley.

Donor Name: Arizona Public Service (APS)

State: Arizona

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 05/15/2023

Size of the Grant: $10,000

Details:

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.

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

As a general rule, the Fund does NOT support projects that:

relate to religious or political activities,
cover costs or expenses related to fundraisers,
sponsor events,
finance capital improvements.

Funding Request Range

Proposals may be submitted for a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $10,000.

Eligibility Requirements

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.
Immediate Geographic Area – Organizations must serve the residents within the following geographic boundaries: North to Bell Road (extend boundary line west when Bell Road ends), West to 459th Avenue, South to Estrella/Gillepsie Dam; and East to 19th Avenue.