Fiesta Sports Foundation Grants

Fiesta Sports Foundation Grants is sponsored by Fiesta Sports Foundation. Supports nonprofit organizations in Arizona with grants aimed at community impact in youth, sports, and education.

Grant Cycle Information - Fiesta Sports Foundation At the heart of the Fiesta Sports Foundation is a simple mission: to enhance organizations that contribute to the success of their communities through youth, sports and education.

Through its two annual bowl games in the Valley, the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl and the Cactus Bowl, as well as community events throughout the year, Fiesta Sports Foundation has impacted hundreds of thousands throughout Arizona! Fiesta Sports Foundation Grant Cycle The 2026-27 Fiesta Sports Foundation Grant Cycle will be a two-step process.

The Fiesta Sports Foundation invites all Arizona nonprofit organizations serving in the areas of youth, sports and education to submit an interest form briefly introducing the proposed impact and budget of the project.

Interest forms will be reviewed and considered based on alignment within the Fiesta Sports Foundation pillars (youth, sports and education) and considering the following criteria: Organization is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

Project impact is focused in Arizona Alignment with one or more of Fiesta Sports Foundation's pillars Description of methods/activities to achieve outcomes Grant request level is consistent with the project budget Inclusion of plans for sustainability of the project or program Following the review process of all interest forms, the Fiesta Sports Foundation will invite selected nonprofit organizations to present a formal application during the traditional Fiesta Sports Foundation Grant Cycle application period in April 2026.

Invitations to apply to the Fiesta Sports Foundation Grant Cycle will be extended to select organizations by April 3, 2026. Nonprofit organizations may contact charities@fiestasports. org with additional questions on this year's Grant Cycle.

Invited organizations can submit a full application that will be reviewed and evaluated based on Fiesta Sports Foundation Scoring Rubric. Please click this LINK to view the scoring rubric.

CLICK FOR PAST GRANT CYCLE RECIPIENTS | VIEW THE 2026-27 GRANT CYCLE INFO SESSION FOR INVITED ORGANIZATIONS January 29, 2026 - Interest Period Opens - Arizona nonprofit organizations submit interest forms February 27, 2026 - Interest Period Closes at 5 p. m.

April 3, 2026 - Fiesta Sports Foundation extends invitations to apply to selected Arizona nonprofit organizations April 20, 2026 - Fiesta Sports Foundation Grant Cycle Application System opens for invited organizations May 8, 2026 - Fiesta Sports Foundation Grant Cycle Application System closes for invited organizations June 2026 - Grant Selection Committee reviews applications August 2026 - Grant Awards notifications Fiesta Sports Foundation will only accept ONE interest form per organization to the Touchdown, Field Goal or Kickoff Grant.

Touchdown Grant - $50,000 Field Goal Grant - $25,000 The project being submitted through this interest form must align with one of the following Fiesta Sports Foundation funding areas: youth, sports or education. Youth: defined as individuals between the ages of 0 and 24 years.

Considering the age range 18-24 as a transitional timeframe to adulthood Sports: Includes all forms of physical activity which, through casual or organized participation, creates a shared experience where individuals learn teamwork, physical fitness and wellbeing. Education: Project or program that provides a learning and/or mentorship opportunity (STEM, art, life skills, etc.) including, but not necessarily, within a classroom setting.

The organization must be an Arizona 501(c)(3) organization that operates with fiscal accountability and responsibility. Religious organizations may apply for funding of non-sectarian programs. Organizations without 501(c)(3) status must use a fiscal agent to apply on their behalf.

Fiscal agents must be a 501(c)(3) organization. 100% of the applicant organization's project must serve residents within the Arizona geographic boundaries. Frequently Asked Questions How long is the grant cycle period open?

Interest Form Period: The first phase of the two-step process is open from January 29, 2026 through February 27, 2026 at 5:00 p. m. Invitations to apply to the Fiesta Sports Foundation Grant Cycle will be extended to select organizations by April 3, 2026 .

Once the grant cycle interest form period opens, Arizona nonprofit organizations can submit their interest form. Which projects will be considered?

Interest forms will be reviewed and considered based on alignment within the Fiesta Sports Foundation pillars (youth, sports and education) and considering the following criteria: Project impact is focused in Arizona Alignment with one or more of Fiesta Sports Foundation's pillars Description of methods and activities to achieve desired outcomes Grant request level is consistent with the project budget Inclusion of sustainability plan for the project or program How are invitations determined?

The Fiesta Sports Foundation's Grant Selection Committee will review interest forms and will extend invitations to apply to select organizations whose program or project aligns with one or more pillars (youth, sports and education) and funding priorities. Who should I contact with questions? Nonprofit organizations may contact charities@fiestabowl.

org with additional questions on this year's Grant Cycle. Please click this LINK to view the Grant Guidelines. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy.

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