Season for Sharing Grant

Season for Sharing Grant is sponsored by Arizona Community Foundation (in partnership with other funders). This grant provides direct services through a funder collaboration supporting children and families, arts and education, and older adults. Arizona 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering K-12 education support, youth services, basic needs, tutoring, or mentoring programs are eligible.

Season for Sharing adds health services to Arizona holiday giving Season for Sharing adds health services focus in 32nd year of Arizona giving Silvia Solis Arizona Republic Oct. 27, 2025 Updated Nov. 4, 2025, 3:27 p.

m. MT The Arizona Republic's Season for Sharing campaign has raised over $75 million for local charities since 1993. This year, the program has expanded its funding priorities to include health-related services for children, families, and older adults.

The application process for the next round of grants is now open, with a deadline of 4 p. m. on Friday, Nov.

21. Season for Sharing, The Arizona Republic's annual fundraising campaign, is entering its 32nd year. Since 1993, this holiday philanthropic effort has raised and given away more than $75 million to organizations that help struggling children and families, teachers and students and older adults.

Just last year, the program distributed $1. 3 million to more than 150 charities . The beauty and success of this unique giving campaign begins with readers of The Republic, who come together every year to support neighbors in need and programs making a difference in Arizona.

This program has stood the test of time and the ongoing transformation of the state, the journalism industry and The Republic. It remains a reliable source of funding for critical programs and services of Arizona's nonprofits. Last year, the program removed eligibility requirements related to organizational age and operational budget, inviting a broader range of organizations to participate.

The application now also allows project description s and grant reports to be submitted as video to support new formats of storytelling for sharing nonprofits' missions and impact. Federal cuts have impacted the funding stream that many nonprofits rely on to deliver critical services. In response to these shifts, philanthropic institutions are working together to align thinking and funding to mitigate the impact of reduced resources.

The Republic is working closely with the Arizona Community Foundation to inform the selection of grantee partners through the use of relevant data and funding recommendations. One way this is reflected in this year's grant guidelines is the addition of health-related services under its funding priorities for children, families and older adults. The application process is now open for the next round of grants.

The deadline is 4 p. m. Friday, Nov.

21. To apply, an organization must have an online profile with the Arizona Community Foundation. To create or access profiles and apply, go to azfoundation.

org and click on "Grantee Login." Applications are given an initial screening by the Arizona Community Foundation before being presented to a review committee made up of employees of The Republic, the Community Foundation and the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust. Grant recipients will be notified by April 1.

Donations are accepted year-round , but the most focused period of fundraising is mid-November through Jan. 31, 2026. Business support, matching challenges and sponsorships are welcome.

If interested, contact Republic partnerships and community relations director Silvia Solis at silvia. solisgarza@gannett. com or 602-444-8749.

Here are some guidelines for those considering applying for a Season for Sharing grant: Grants in this category will support programs that: Prevent and protect children from abuse, find permanent placement for and support children in the foster care system. Offer access to free or low-cost food, including food banks and meal programs for children. Help people receive emergency short-term shelter and long-term affordable housing.

Provide for short-term emergency needs, including personal care or hygiene items, clothing, rental or utility assistance or disaster relief. Help disadvantaged populations with job training and support for the underemployed and unemployed youth and adults. Provide access to healthcare navigation and community health centers, and connect with affordable medical care and preventive health services.

Arts and education grants will support programs that: Support early childhood education and quality childcare for disadvantaged populations. Enhance or improve K-12 core curriculum, including tutoring and academic after school programs. Provide resources for school readiness such as school clothing, supplies and school food programs.

Ensure all students who graduate from high school are prepared to succeed in college or the workforce. Support adult and family literacy programs. Grants in this category will support programs that: Offer supportive services for the elderly, including assisted living, Alzheimer’s support, access to free or low-cost in-home or congregate meal programs, nutrition assistance and recreational services.

Address affordable housing. Provide access to healthcare for older adults. If asking for an amount larger than last year, the increase must not be more than 50%.

First-year grants will be no more than $7,500. All grants must be for programs in the state of Arizona with services offered primarily in Maricopa and Pinal counties. Nonprofits can apply for grants in one funding category only.

The following organizations and programs are ineligible for funding: Programs that primarily support a specific disease, disability, illness or addiction and with a mission of funding medical or scientific research.

Organizations that discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, disability, ancestry, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. Religious organizations, churches and programs that are purely denominational in purpose. Sports teams or sporting programs that are primarily recreational in purpose.

Schools, including charter schools. Camps or other summer programs (which are supported separately through the Summer Youth Program Fund ). Season for Sharing grant requests are submitted through the Arizona Community Foundation grants portal.

Season for Sharing is a collaborative fund of the Arizona Community Foundation (nonprofit tax ID# 86-0348306). For assistance with technical questions about the online registration and application, contact ACF's Competitive Grants Management Team at grants@azfoundation. org or 602-381-1400.

Silvia Solis is the director of partnerships and community relations at The Arizona Republic and azcentral. com.