Fiesta Bowl Charities Program Grant: Kickoff Grant ( $15,000 )

The Fiesta Bowl Charities Program offers Kickoff Grants of up to $15,000 to Arizona 501(c)(3) organizations that support youth, sports, and education. Proposals should focus on leveraging matching funds and forming strategic partnerships to enhance community impact. Eligible organizations must demonstrate fiscal accountability and a non-discrimination policy. The program aims to support local initiatives that serve Arizona residents directly, fostering collaboration and capacity building in the community.

Introduction
Fiesta Bowl Charities strives to enhance organizations that contribute to the success of their communities through youth, sports and education.
Fiesta Bowl Charities will accept proposals that support the following areas:

• YouthSportsEducation
• Fiesta Bowl Charities encourages proposals that:

Leverage matching fundsEngage strategic, mission-driven collaborations/partnershipsBuild the capacity of the organizationSupport program projectsSupport direct costs associated with carrying out the program, project management, marketing, supplies, postage, travel, training or equipment, newly-acquired information technology, etc. will be allowed. Direct costs can also include directly attributable administrative support, legal or accounting functions, with distinct and measured effort on the project.

Eligibility

Any Arizona 501(c)(3) organization that operates with fiscal accountability and responsibility.Religious organizations may apply for funding of non-sectarian programs.Organizations may submit ONE application to one of three funding opportunities:$15,000 (Kickoff Grant)$50,000 (Touchdown Grant),$25,000 (Field Goal Grant).Amount requested must match dollar for dollar to the application selected. 100% of the applicant organization’s project must serve residents within the Arizona geographic boundaries.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 are required to have a completed and visible profile on ACF’s websiteOrganizations 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.