Funding Amount

Varies (examples: $15,000 - $100,000 total distributed annually)

Deadline

September 9, 2026

153 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Local Causes Grants

Overview: Arizona Financial Credit Union's Local Causes giveback program provides grants to smaller Arizona nonprofits to help support their programs. When members shop with their Local Causes debit card, Arizona Financial makes a contribution to a community fund that supports these grants.

Geographic Scope: Arizona nonprofits only

Focus Areas: Community programs and nonprofit initiatives (example: special needs music education)

Eligibility:

  • Local nonprofit organizations in Arizona

  • Operating budget of $2 million or less
  • Award Information:

  • In 2023, Arizona Financial gifted a total of $100,000 in grants

  • First-time $15,000 grant awarded to United Sound (Mesa nonprofit providing special needs music programs)

  • Since 2018, total grants awarded: $500,000 to more than 80 nonprofit organizations
  • Application Period:

  • Accepting applications: August 26 - September 9, 2024 (annually)

  • Recipients announced: Early December
  • Contact Information:

  • Website: ArizonaFinancial.org/Grant

  • Phone: 602-683-1000 or 800-523-4603
  • Example Uses:

  • Peer mentorship programs

  • Purchasing instruments and musical equipment
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Visit the grants portal at ArizonaFinancial.org/Grant
    2. Submit application during the designated application window (August 26 - September 9 annually)
    3. Application is for local nonprofit organizations in Arizona with operating budget of $2 million or less
    4. Decision timeline: Recipients announced in early December

    Required Information:

  • Organization details

  • Program descriptions

  • Budget information (must be $2 million or less)

  • How funds will be used
  • Note: Specific application requirements and forms should be available on ArizonaFinancial.org/Grant

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    Fields of Work

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