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Grants and free programs for 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Arizona

4 verified programs limited to Arizona, with what each gives, who qualifies and how to apply.

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The Raley's Companies Purposeful Giving Donations (Raley's and Bashas')

The Raley's CompaniesFor nonprofits and local governments and tribesOnly in California, Nevada, Arizona

The Raley's Companies' Purposeful Giving program makes donations for Raley's Family of Stores (Raley's, Bel Air, Nob Hill Foods in Northern California and Northern Nevada) and Bashas' Family of Stores (Bashas', AJ's, Food City in Arizona). Requests must fit areas such as food literacy, youth nutrition, wellness, youth development and community health, and are submitted through the online giving portal, which is accepting applications.

What you get
Donations for community programs and events
Who qualifies
  • Organizations in Raley's Family of Stores communities (Northern California, Northern Nevada) or Bashas' Family of Stores communities (Arizona)
  • Request aligns with an area of focus (e.g., food literacy, youth nutrition education, physical and social wellness, nutrition in healthcare; Bashas' also food banks and food assistance)
  • Not supported: operating or staffing costs, political campaigns, capital campaigns, individual fundraising, traveling teams, family reunions, alcohol
  • No requests by email, mail or phone
How to apply
  1. Review the guidelines for Raley's or Bashas' on The Raley's Companies Giving Portal
  2. Submit a new application online and use the portal's messaging feature for follow-up

Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.

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APS Community Impact Grants

Arizona Public Service (Pinnacle West)For nonprofits and local governments and tribesOnly in Arizona

Arizona Public Service's shareholder-funded Community Impact Grants support 501(c)(3) nonprofits and city, town and government entities in APS's Arizona service territory across its program areas (education, small business and entrepreneurship, arts, human services, environment, and community vitality), with extra consideration for programs serving under-resourced populations. Organizations submit one all-inclusive request a year, which can include in-kind printing and trash boxes; requests are accepted February 1 to October 1 and reviewed within 60 days.

What you get
Amount not stated
Who qualifies
  • 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in or serving APS's Arizona service territory, with an IRS ruling at least three years old; cities, towns and government entities use a separate application
  • One all-inclusive request per organization per year; event sponsorship requests at least 90 days before the event
  • Not supported: religious or purely denominational programs, lobbying, pass-through grantmakers, medical or scientific research, endowments, debt reduction or capital campaigns outside established relationships, pageants and contests
How to apply
  1. Create a Blackbaud grantee login (required for all applicants)
  2. Submit the Community Impact Grant application (or the in-kind-only or government application) between February 1 and October 1
  3. APS reviews requests within 60 days; email CorporateGiving@aps.com with questions

Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.

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Nationwide Foundation Community Grants

NationwideFor nonprofitsLocal programs in 6 states: AZ, FL, IA, NC, OH, TX

The Nationwide Foundation accepts grant applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofits in six communities: Columbus, Des Moines, Gainesville, Raleigh, San Antonio and Scottsdale/Phoenix. It prioritizes food security, crisis stability, children's wellbeing and economic empowerment, and funds operating, program and limited capital requests. Applications are accepted June 1 to September 1 each year after a mandatory grant training; the current cycle is closed and Nationwide says to check back in March 2027.

What you get
Amount not published
Who qualifies
  • 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Columbus (Metro) OH, Des Moines IA, Gainesville FL, Raleigh NC, San Antonio TX or Scottsdale/Phoenix (Metro) AZ
  • Must attend the mandatory grant training (no exceptions)
  • Arts and culture and higher education organizations are by invitation only
  • Not funded: veterans, labor, religious or fraternal groups (unless serving the broader community), re-granting organizations other than United Way, primary or secondary schools, individuals, lobbying, fundraising events, debt reduction, endowments and travel
  • National organizations generally only through a local branch or chapter providing direct services
How to apply
  1. Sign up on the Nationwide Foundation 'Apply now' page for updates on trainings and timelines (next updates expected March 2027)
  2. Attend the mandatory grant training
  3. Gather your EIN, 501(c)(3) letter, operating and project budgets, board list, logic model, latest audited financials and list of other funding requests
  4. Submit the online application between June 1 and September 1 (11:59 p.m. ET)

Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.

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APS Community Tree Program grants

Arizona Public Service (Pinnacle West)For nonprofits and local governments and tribesOnly in Arizona

The APS Community Tree Program funds community-based tree planting in high-need, low-canopy neighborhoods within APS's Arizona service territory to reduce urban heat. Qualified organizations may submit one proposal a year for $1,000 to $10,000, which can only be used to buy desert-adapted trees, stakes and ties.

What you get
$1,000 to $10,000
Who qualifies
  • Arizona 501(c)(3) organization operating at least three years, government agency, Title I school or district, or tribal entity (others may apply through a fiscal agent); cities, towns and neighborhood associations qualify
  • Project in APS's service territory; priority to vulnerable communities with low Tree Equity Scores or high tree-prioritization map scores
  • Organization must provide irrigation, maintenance and monitoring and call 811 before planting
How to apply
  1. Review eligibility and tree selection guidance on the Community Tree Program page
  2. Submit the APS Community Tree Program grant application online (one proposal per organization per year)
  3. APS reviews requests within 60 days; email CorporateGiving@aps.com with questions

Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.

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