Cox Charities Grant Cycle

Cox Charities invites Arizona nonprofits to apply for grants focused on Education, Diversity, and Environment/Sustainability. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations and government agencies that demonstrate fiscal accountability and a commitment to non-discrimination. The grants prioritize initiatives that serve underrepresented communities and promote environmental stewardship. Notably, funding excludes general operations, staff salaries, and capital campaigns, aiming to support impactful, targeted programs that align with Cox Charities' philanthropic goals.

Introduction
Cox Communications, in partnership with its fiscal partner Arizona Community Foundation, is pleased to invite your nonprofit organization to apply for grants through Cox Charities. This is a special opportunity to receive funding for programs that support one or more of Cox Charities’ three philanthropic cornerstones: Education (with a priority on K-12 and STEAM), Diversity (with a priority on programs serving 80% of more of a target population or serve an inclusion, diversity and equity initiative), and Environment/Sustainability programs (with a priority on water conservation, waste or carbon reduction).

Eligibility

Cox Charities supports programs that directly support Education, Diversity and Environment/Sustainability programs.Any Arizona 501(c)(3) organization, government agency, and 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.Organizations must serve one of the following geographic regions: Maricopa County (Phoenix and surrounding areas); Pinal County (Casa Grande and surrounding areas); Pima County (Tucson and surrounding areas); Cochise County (Sierra Vista and surrounding areas); Yavapai County (Congress and surrounding areas).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 else the submitted application(s) will be immediately declined.

Ineligibility

Funding will NOT be given for general operations or staff salaries/wages. Cox Charities does not fund general or capital campaigns.Cox Charities does not directly fund program administrative costs, supplies or general funds for individual public, private or charter schools.