Grants in Arizona: 22+ Funding Opportunities

Organizations in Arizona can access federal grants open to all states, Arizona-specific state agency funding, regional foundation awards, and corporate giving programs. GrantAQ tracks every active grant available to Arizona nonprofits, schools, municipalities, and small businesses — and uses AI to match your organization to the funding you actually qualify for.

22+

Grants Available

$2.7M

Total Funding Tracked

$300K

Average Award

AZ

State

Top Funding Categories in Arizona

Biosciences, artsMaricopa CountyEducationAZ & INArizona Innovation Challenge

Active Grants in Arizona

Flinn Foundation
state

Flinn Foundation

Biosciences, arts

Up to $1.0MRolling deadline
Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust
state

Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust

Maricopa County

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Helios Education Foundation
state

Helios Education Foundation

Education

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust
state

Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust

AZ & IN

Up to $300KRolling deadline
Arizona Innovation Challenge
state

Arizona Innovation Challenge

Tech commercialization

Up to $200KRolling deadline
Arizona Community Foundation
state

Arizona Community Foundation

Statewide

Up to $100KRolling deadline
Salt River Project
state

Salt River Project

Environment, education

Up to $50KRolling deadline
Community Foundation for Southern Arizona
state

Community Foundation for Southern Arizona

Tucson area

Up to $50KRolling deadline
AZ FAST Grant
state

AZ FAST Grant

Proposal prep support

Up to $3KRolling deadline
Specialty crop grants
state

AZ Dept of Agriculture

Agriculture

Amount variesRolling deadline
ACA Research to Action
state

ACA Research to Action

Up to $15K

Amount variesRolling deadline
Piper Fellows Program
state

Piper Fellows Program

$25K-$50K

Amount variesRolling deadline
Alliance for Global Justice
foundation

Alliance for Global Justice

Human rights, activism

Amount variesRolling deadline
Community Foundation of Southern Arizona
foundation

Community Foundation of Southern Arizona

The Community Foundation for Southern Arizona connects donors, nonprofits, and community partners to create a more vibrant and equitable Southern Arizona since 1980. CFSA provides funding, training, and collaborative opportunities through trust-based philanthropy, nonprofit capacity-building, and community convenings.

Amount variesRolling deadline
ACA Arts Learning
state

ACA Arts Learning

$2K-$10K

Amount variesRolling deadline
Amount
state

Program

Details

Amount variesRolling deadline
Up to $3K
state

AZ FAST Grant

Proposal prep support

Amount variesRolling deadline
Up to $200K
state

Arizona Innovation Challenge

Tech commercialization

Amount variesRolling deadline
Tax credits, incentives
state

Arizona Commerce Authority

Business development

Amount variesRolling deadline
CDBG, HOME, HTF
state

AZ Dept of Housing

Housing

Amount variesRolling deadline
Grants
state

Arizona Commission on the Arts

Arts

Amount variesRolling deadline
Grants
state

AZ Humanities

Humanities

Amount variesRolling deadline

Frequently Asked Questions: Arizona Grants

What types of grants are available in Arizona?

Arizona organizations can access federal grants (open to all states), Arizona-specific state agency grants, regional foundation grants, and local community foundation awards. Federal programs represent the largest pool; state agency grants often have shorter application cycles and local preference.

Do I need to be incorporated in Arizona to apply for state grants?

For most Arizona state agency grants, yes — organizations must be registered to do business in Arizona and often must demonstrate primary service delivery within the state. Federal grants are open regardless of incorporation state, provided your program serves eligible populations.

How do I find Arizona state grant opportunities?

Arizona state agency grants are published through the state grants portal, individual agency websites (health department, arts commission, housing finance agency, etc.), and GrantAQ's aggregated database. GrantAQ pulls all active state grants alongside federal and foundation opportunities so you see everything in one place.

What is the deadline cycle for Arizona grants?

Arizona state grant deadlines vary widely by agency. Many education and health grants align with the state fiscal year (often July 1). Community development grants may have spring deadlines. Federal grants follow agency-specific cycles. GrantAQ tracks all deadlines and sends alerts before they close.

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