A for Arizona

A for Arizona’s stated mission was to study, analyze, and educate community leaders and the public about methods, practices, and policies that prioritize student success, expand access to quality schools, and allow school leaders to be entrepreneurial and innovative. Its stated goal was to prepare students to succeed in the global economy and contribute to their local communities.

Its website describes the Expansion & Innovation Fund as supporting K–12 educators and leaders who develop, scale, or replicate student-focused options and improve teaching and learning. The fund’s statewide grant cycles included support for school models and transportation solutions. In a past 2022 announcement, A for Arizona described a $6 million opportunity for eligible public-school teachers, principals, and system leaders. A separate transportation grant announcement described the program as available to public schools, local governments, and community partners; these announcements describe past opportunities, not current application instructions.

Grantees’ own descriptions show a varied set of supported organizations. For example, West-MEC Alliance describes its mission as supporting charitable, scientific, literary, and educational services. Empower College Prep says it aims to help children compete academically and develop their skills in college. The Foundation for Blind Children describes its work as providing education, tools, and services to help people with vision loss achieve greater independence.