ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 74/100
Verified September 22, 2026
Opportunity Overview The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) FY2027 Recycling Grant Program is open statewide for recycling, source-reduction, reuse, education, research, and circular-economy projects. ADEQ is making up to $1 million available for FY2027 across three grant tracks: Waste Reduction Assistance (WRA), Waste Reduction Initiative Through Education (WRITE), and Recycling Research & Development (RR&D). […]
Required next actionSelect the appropriate WRA, WRITE, or RR&D track; complete the current ADEQ application, disclosure, budget, timeline and required supporting materials; submit the single-PDF package to recycling@azdeq.gov by September 29, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. MST.
Open — Fall proposal stage for invited applicants; Winter Discovery deadline January 22, 2027Atlas Opportunity Score 72/100
Verified October 7, 2026
Vitalyst Health Foundation offers seven $30,000 one-year Spark planning grants for Arizona collaboratives ready to plan systems change. Fall Discovery is due September 25, 2026; aligned prospects are invited to submit by October 8, 2026.
Required next actionThe Fall 2026 Discovery deadline passed September 25, 2026. Only organizations already invited through Vitalyst's Discovery process should complete the Spark proposal by October 8, 2026. Monitor the November 20, 2026 award notification and the Winter cycle Discovery deadline of January 22, 2027 for new entrants.
Open — applications due September 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM; the City page does not state a time zone.Atlas Opportunity Score 69/100
Verified September 28, 2026
City of Flagstaff 2026 Sustainability Grant: $75,000 total, up to $7,500 per standard award, including Community Health & Climate Resilience projects. Deadline September 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM; time zone not published.
Required next actionConfirm the proposed project is within Flagstaff city limits, the applicant is eligible, and the project clearly addresses an approved sustainability priority such as Community Health and Climate Resilience, Energy, Food, Transportation, or Waste. Review the current guidelines and application materials, prepare the project scope, partnerships, outcomes and budget, and submit by September 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Because the City does not publish a time zone, submit early.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 64/100
Verified September 22, 2026
Southern Arizona arts grant offering $500-$5,000 to eligible individual artists and 501(c)(3) organizations for community-impact arts projects or artist-development activities, with no cost-match requirement.
Required next actionIdentify eligible Southern Arizona 501(c)(3) arts organizations or qualified individual artists with a credible Community Impact or Artist Development project; verify current reporting status, SAM UEI readiness for organizations, and non-duplication before any original outreach.
Open — ongoing by invitation through Vitalyst DiscoveryAtlas Opportunity Score 62/100
Verified September 29, 2026
Vitalyst Health Foundation offers ongoing Arizona Technical Assistance Grants of up to $20,000 for nonprofits or fiscally sponsored entities building collaborative capacity for systems change. Applicants must first be invited through Vitalyst Discovery.
Required next actionConfirm the lead applicant is a nonprofit or fiscally sponsored entity serving Arizona, identify the collaborative capacity-building need and prospective partners, complete Vitalyst Discovery, and proceed with an application only if invited.
OpenAtlas Opportunity Score 60/100
Verified September 22, 2026
Current status: Open. The Arizona Commission on the Arts is accepting FY2027 Artist Opportunity Grant Cycle B applications from individual Arizona artists for time-based opportunities that can materially advance their artistic careers. Funding: $500-$1,500. No match is required. Deadline: September 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM MST, as stated in the live Arizona Commission on the […]
Required next actionEligible Arizona individual artists should review the current live grant page and application portal, prepare the required narrative or permitted audio responses and opportunity details, and submit through SurveyMonkey Apply by September 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM MST. Do not create organization-level CRM outreach or an Atlas_Email_Queue record because eligibility is limited to individuals.
OpenAtlas Opportunity Score 58/100
Verified September 12, 2026
Opportunity Overview The Sunnyside Foundation Excellence in Education Mini-Grant program supports Sunnyside Unified School District educators with classroom projects and supplies designed to help students thrive. The Foundation identifies fine arts, music, literacy, STEM, and overall student health and wellness among the program’s supported areas. Funding and Deadline Educators may request up to $1,000 per […]
Required next actionEligible Sunnyside Unified School District educators should complete the Foundation's linked online application by September 30, 2026 and confirm project-specific requirements and allowable costs in the live form. No N9+/QC outreach is warranted.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 58/100
Verified September 17, 2026
Opportunity Overview Sedona Area Veteran & Community Outreach (SAVCO) has opened its 2026 Annual Grant Cycle for Sedona area nonprofits. SAVCO describes the program as small community grants for nonprofits that share its service-oriented “Continuing to Serve” mission. Funding Individual grants range from $500 to $3,000. SAVCO does not publish a larger total 2026 funding […]
Required next actionEligible Sedona area nonprofits should complete the SAVCO application and submit by October 15, 2026 at noon using the online form, email-preferred return to Director@savco.org, or the published mailing address.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 58/100
Verified September 20, 2026
Open now. The Education Foundation of Yuma County is accepting applications for its Mini-Grant Proposal and Guidelines 2026/27 program. Grants provide up to $1,000 per grant for special projects and programs proposed by teachers, school librarians, counselors, and coaches in their classrooms or schools. A separate $100 bonus is offered for the highest scoring, most […]
Required next actionEligible Yuma County educators should secure the required administrator support letter, prepare a standards-aligned project and detailed budget, and submit through the Foundation's online application before the deadline. No N9+ or QC Healthcare outreach is prioritized.
OpenAtlas Opportunity Score 58/100
Verified September 21, 2026
Current status: Open. The Arizona State Parks Artist Residency Program, administered jointly by Arizona State Parks and Trails and the Arizona Commission on the Arts, is accepting applications for two Spring 2027 residencies at Oracle State Park and Rockin’ River Ranch State Park. Funding: Each selected resident receives a $5,000 artist stipend plus up to […]
Required next actionEligible Arizona artists should select the appropriate host park, prepare the required narrative responses and recent work samples, and submit through the Arizona Commission on the Arts SurveyMonkey Apply portal by October 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM MST. Applicants seeking both parks must submit separate applications. No CRM original outreach is appropriate because eligibility is limited to individuals.
OPEN: FY2027–2028 Queen Creek nonprofit funding application window, November 2–December 14, 2026. Exact closing time and certain application form requirements are not stated on the public program announcement; consult the official application documents.
Verified 2026-11-03
Queen Creek nonprofit monetary and in-kind community grant applications opened November 2 and close December 14, 2026. Applicant-level award amounts are not published. Activities must directly benefit Queen Creek residents.
Required next actionReview the Town's FY2027–2028 Application Review Guidelines, Checklist for Grant Application, Grant Application Form, and Cost List for In-Kind Services at https://www.queencreekaz.gov/government/finance/non-profit-grant-program. Provide project service details and specify monetary vs in-kind assistance and budget, disclose the inviting council member if applicable, and submit by December 14, 2026. Ask the Town for the exact deadline hour and any unpublished amount, match, and portal requirements.
OPEN applicant-facing matching preservation grant; FY2027 application deadline Nov 30, 2026 at 10 a.m. local Arizona time. Internal WordPress Pending Review; electronic submission-method discrepancy held for clarification before publisher approval.
Verified 2026-10-31
Arizona Cottonwood FY2027 historic-preservation matching grants of up to $3,500 for qualifying historic property owners; November 30, 2026, at 10 a.m. local Arizona time. 50% cash match; reimbursement. Electronic filing route requires City confirmation.
Required next actionRead the official FY27-HPC-01 10-page application packet at https://cottonwoodaz.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9018. Confirm eligible historic property in Cottonwood and owner authorization; prepare signed cover sheet, project narrative, construction plans, and cost estimates. Certificate of Appropriateness and permits must precede work. Submit by November 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. local Arizona time. Both official sources specify sealed delivery to Purchasing Division, 821 N. Main St., Cottonwood, AZ 86326. City webpage links OpenGov electronic submission; PDF says email to jcook@cottonwoodaz.gov. Contact City to confirm which electronic route is accepted.
Open — Arizona 2026–2027 Season for Sharing grant cycle; final online application deadline November 13, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. (timezone not specified).
Verified 2026-10-27
Grant Overview The 2026–2027 Season for Sharing program, supported by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com in partnership with Arizona Community Foundation and the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust, funds eligible Arizona 501(c)(3) charitable programs serving vulnerable populations. This is applicant financial assistance, not procurement. Applicant Funding and Deadline Individual requests generally range from $7,500 to […]
Required next actionConfirm applying 501(c)(3) nonprofit or qualifying fiscal sponsor has current IRS good standing and serves Arizona residents (Maricopa/Pinal priority); choose ONE of Children & Families, Education & Arts or Older Adults. Exclude school organizations, disease-specific primary-purpose agencies, scientific research, recreation/summer camps, exclusive salaries or capital, discriminatory services. Create or update Arizona Community Foundation profile, prepare narrative, itemized budget, board list, demographic responses and funding history; file at https://www.azfoundation.org/nonprofits/grant-opportunities/ by November 13 4:00 p.m. Confirm timezone with ACF portal and ambiguous religious-applicant wording with staff.
Open on a rolling basis since September 1, 2026, subject to available funding and Arts & Culture Commission review.
Verified October 23, 2026
The City of Casa Grande Arts & Culture Commission is accepting 2026–2027 Cultural Heritage Mini-Grant applications from Casa Grande nonprofit organizations on a rolling basis while funding remains. The next posted review cutoff is November 17, 2026.
Required next actionReview the City of Casa Grande 2026-2027 Cultural Heritage Mini-Grant page and submit a complete online application as a qualifying Casa Grande nonprofit. For December 1 Commission review, submit by November 17, 2026. Confirm applicant award size, eligible costs and any matching requirements directly with the City Clerk, as these are not stated on the public program page.
Open for 2026 educational mini-grant applications through November 20, 2026; funding and final selection subject to Arts & Culture Commission review.
Verified October 23, 2026
The City of Casa Grande Arts & Culture Commission is accepting 2026 Educational Mini-Grant applications through November 20, 2026 for student enrichment in schools and community settings. Individual award limit and overall funding pool are not published on the official program page.
Required next actionReview the official City of Casa Grande Educational Mini-Grant page and submit all required sections of the online application by November 20, 2026. For November 3 Commission review, submit by October 23, 2026. Confirm any individual award amount and matching terms with the city because the official public guidelines do not state them.
OPEN — CFSA CORE 2026–2027 general operating grant application window is November 2–30, 2026. Applications due November 30 at 5:00 p.m. Arizona time. Eligibility and portal attachments must be confirmed.
Verified 2026-11-04
Community Foundation for Southern Arizona CORE Grants provide $15,000–$30,000 in flexible one-year general operating support to eligible established midsized Southern Arizona nonprofits. Applications open November 2, 2026 and close November 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Arizona time.
Required next actionReview official guidance at https://cfsaz.org/grants/core-grants/. Confirm 501(c)(3) status or eligible fiscal sponsorship; at least two years of Southern Arizona operations; $100,000–$2,000,000 annual expenses; qualifying local operations; and current CFSA reporting. Register in the CFSA grant portal, prepare the general operating support application and attachments required by the portal, and submit between November 2 and November 30, 2026, before 5:00 p.m. Arizona time.
OPEN — CFSA Corazón 2026–2027 $50,000 anchor nonprofit grant applications opened November 2, 2026, and close November 30 at 5:00 p.m. Arizona time. Eligible applicants must meet operating-budget and five-year local-presence criteria.
Verified 2026-11-04
Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Corazón Grants award $50,000 in flexible one-year support to established Southern Arizona nonprofits with operating expenses above $2 million. A second $50,000 year is conditional, not guaranteed. Apply November 2–30, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. Arizona time.
Required next actionReview official guidance at https://cfsaz.org/grants/corazon-grants. Verify nonprofit 501(c)(3) status; at least five years of Southern Arizona activity; annual operating expenses greater than $2,000,000; own governing board; local staff, budget and leadership where affiliated; and current CFSA reporting. Fiscally sponsored projects are ineligible. Create a grant portal account and apply November 2–30, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. Arizona time; verify supporting documentation in the portal.
Open — 2026 Preserve Route 66 Legacy Business Grant Fund opened September 1, 2026; closes November 12, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. applicant local time.
Verified 2026-10-26
Preserve Route 66 Legacy Business Grant Fund — 2026 is a competitive preservation and community-economic-development grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation for eligible independently owned, registered brick-and-mortar businesses connected to Route 66. Typical individual grants range from $5,000 to $10,000; no applicant match is required. This funding track is for qualifying small or […]
Required next actionReview National Trust Preserve Route 66 Legacy Business Grant Fund current official guidelines. Log into its grant application system and prepare a project budget, three required high-resolution business photos (up to six permitted), an active business license or certificate of good standing, and property-owner permission if applicable. Submit by November 12, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. applicant local time.
Open — 2026 Preserve Route 66 Grant Fund applications opened September 1, 2026; deadline November 12, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. applicant local time.
Verified 2026-10-26
Preserve Route 66 Grant Fund — 2026 cycle is a National Trust for Historic Preservation applicant-facing financial-assistance program for eligible public agencies, tribal governments, 501(c)(3) organizations and other nonprofits preserving and interpreting historic places associated with Route 66. Grants generally range from $2,500 to $10,000 per project; this is a typical funding range rather than […]
Required next actionReview National Trust Preserve Route 66 Grant Fund guidelines and use its online application portal. Prepare a project budget, up to six 300-dpi images with credits, IRS tax-exemption documentation where relevant, and property owner consent if applicable. Document the preservation connection to Route 66 in one of eight eligible states, and apply by November 12, 2026, 11:59 p.m. applicant local time.
Open — Santa Cruz Community Foundation 2026 grant program; applications opened October 5 and close November 6, 2026, 5 p.m. Arizona time.
Verified 2026-10-26
Santa Cruz Community Foundation 2026 Grants, administered as an affiliate of the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, support qualifying charitable programs that directly benefit people who live in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. The funder states that individual nonprofit requests of up to $10,000 will be considered. This is an applicant-facing philanthropic funding competition and not […]
Required next actionCreate or sign into the official Community Foundation for Southern Arizona grant portal linked on the Santa Cruz Community Foundation webpage. Document 501(c)(3) eligibility or a qualifying 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor, local governance and charitable operations, direct benefit to Santa Cruz County residents, project plan, collaboration, budget, outcomes, sustainability and prior-grant reporting compliance. Submit one proposal per organization by November 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Arizona time.
