Community
Impact Grant
Eligible nonprofits that align with our focus areas are encouraged to apply for our competitive grant, offering a $5,000 award.
Legacy
Grant
This opportunity is available through an invitation-only application process. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals or letters of inquiry for this opportunity.
2026 Community Impact Grants Cycle
At the OneAZ Community Foundation, we believe strong communities create lasting prosperity. The 2026 Community Impact Grant program is now open, offering funding to Arizona nonprofits working to improve lives, expand opportunity, and strengthen the communities we call home.
Key dates:
Grants
Webinar
February 6 at 9:00 a.m.
Applications
Open
February 9 at 8:00 a.m.
Applications
Close
February 20 at 4:00 p.m.
Recipients
Announced
April 2026
Nonprofits serving Arizona communities are encouraged to apply and be part of building a brighter future for our state.
Join Our Webinar
To help applicants prepare, we will host an informational webinar on February 6, 2026, where participants can learn more about our grant application process and requirements.
Grant Guidelines
To be considered for a grant, an organization must:
- Be in operation and have 501(c)(3) status for at least two (2) years, preferably five (5) years
- Have filed a Form 990 tax return with the IRS within the last year
- Have audited financial statements by an independent accountant within the last eighteen (18) months
- Be headquartered in Arizona, with the majority of staff, services provided, and requested funding in Arizona
- Have an annual budget of at least $500,000 and no more than $5 million
- Not have received funding from the OneAZ Community Foundation in the previous year. If funding was received in the previous year, you are not eligible to apply in the current year
- Be mission-aligned with the OneAZ Community Foundation’s funding pillars
We do not fund grants for:
- Organizations that discriminate in the delivery of programs and services on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status
- Influencing legislation and/or elections; political candidates; political campaigns; or social or political issues outside the United States
- Individuals
- Event Fundraising Sponsorships
- Religious organizations, churches or programs that are purely denominational in purpose
- Foundations or organizations, which are themselves grant-making entities
- Individual schools and their support organizations (including Booster Clubs, PTA/PTOs, athletic teams, bands, performing arts groups, alumni associations or reunions)
- National organizations that do not have local chapters in Arizona
- Consumer interest organizations
"We are honored to be named a 2025 OneAZ Community Impact Grant recipient. We thank OneAZ Credit Union for their generous support, which will help us continue empowering Arizonans toward economic independence. Our Bank On Arizona program plays a pivotal role by providing vital financial resources, bridging the gap, and creating pathways for all consumers to access the tools they need to reshape their financial future. Our mission is to offer financial education, career development, and professional attire, enabling Arizonans to thrive in work and life."
Tamala McBath CEO
Dress for Success Phoenix
"We are deeply grateful to the OneAZ Community Foundation for their generous investment in our Youth of the Year program. Your support will provide critical resources for leadership development, academic enrichment, and mentorship opportunities—helping our Boys & Girls Club of Flagstaff members reach their full potential. Thank you for believing in our youth and investing in the future of our community."
Mark CoxCEO
Boys & Girls Club of Flagstaff
"We are proud to embark on this new partnership with OneAZ Community Foundation. With their support, Tu Nidito will continue our work to provide critical grief support services throughout Southern Arizona. There is no place quite like it in all of Arizona and we are so proud to serve the needs of children, teens, young adults and caregivers who are experiencing a serious medical diagnosis or death of a special person. Tu Nidito is your place for grief support, and we continue to create a compassionate community of acceptance and understanding for all of those who need it."
Liz McCusker Executive Director
Tu Nidito, Tucson
