Biennial Grants (AZ)

The Biennial Grants (AZ) program, managed by the Arizona Sports & Tourism Authority, has supported youth and amateur sports in Maricopa County since 2000, distributing around $32 million across approximately 600 grants. Designed to enhance community engagement through sporting projects, the program prioritizes first-time applicants and initiatives that benefit local schools and demonstrate financial need. Grants can cover costs up to $250,000 for eligible projects, including facility construction and equipment.

Since 2000, the Arizona Sports & Tourism Authority (AZSTA) has awarded approximately 600 grants at an estimated $32 million to organizations that promote youth and amateur sports in Maricopa County.
The Youth & Amateur Sports (YAS) grants goal is to identify, solicit, develop, and allocate funding for YAS projects within Maricopa County, which will service a wide variety of sporting and physical activity experiences.
Funding will be considered for youth and amateur sports and activity related projects such as facility/field construction, renovations, lighting, and equipment
Qualifying projects will be considered based on the following criteria:
First-time applicant. Previous AZSTA grant recipients are encouraged to apply but may not be as highly considered as first-time applicants.Project is adjacent, in proximity, or will benefit a local school
Project will benefit the local community (number of individuals impacted)
Funding
AZSTA may, at its sole discretion, match two-thirds of a project's total cost up to a maximum of $250,000. Any grant application requesting more than $250,000 from AZSTA will not be accepted.