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School Garden Workshop Turns Gardens into Learning Labs
Two-year grant from the Harvey C. Dietrich Fund ensures future training and nutrition programs Thanks to a generous grant from the Harvey C. Dietrich Fund, The University of Arizona’s School Garden Workshop is paving the way for schools around the state to pair Arizona’s agricultural tradition and practices with lessons in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering,…
Flagstaff Family Food Center: Fighting Hunger & Building Community
For over 30 years, the Flagstaff Family Food Center has been a pillar of hope for individuals and families in Flagstaff and northeastern Arizona. Committed to addressing hunger and food insecurity, the center provides hot meals, sack lunches, food boxes, and vital partnerships with schools and other nonprofits that meet immediate needs while working to…
$34.1 million distributed in the second quarter
The Arizona Community Foundation and its donors are pleased to announce grant and scholarship distributions for the second quarter of its fiscal year. Between July 1 and September 30, 2024, a total of $34,147,692 was awarded from funds of ACF and its six statewide regional offices in Cochise, Flagstaff, the Gila Valley, Sedona, Yavapai County,…
The Vision of Impact: Adam Lopez Falk and the Future of Arizona’s Communities
Republished with permission, original article published in Spanish by Newsweek en Español América. Adam Lopez Falk stands at the intersection of community, philanthropy, and legacy. As the Senior Community Impact Officer for Discretionary Grantmaking at the Arizona Community Foundation (ACF), Lopez Falk views philanthropy as far more than just donations. For him, it’s about generosity…
Yavapai County’s Joy of Giving Highlights
The generosity and support of the Yavapai County community for its nonprofit organizations through the Arizona Community Foundation runs deep. This month, the community once again stepped up by supporting philanthropy during ACF of Yavapai County’s signature philanthropic event, The Joy of Giving, on Aug. 2 in Prescott. This event is unlike any other in…
$25.8 million distributed in first quarter grants & scholarships
The Arizona Community Foundation and its donors are pleased to announce grant and scholarship distributions for the first quarter of its fiscal year. Between April 1 and June 30, 2024, a total of $25,783,221 was awarded from funds of the Arizona Community Foundation and its six statewide regional offices in: Cochise, Flagstaff, the Gila Valley,…
Nominations Honoring Local Nonprofit Organizations and Individuals
The Arizona Community Foundation of the Gila Valley invites the public to the Graham Greenlee Grant Celebration on Tuesday, September 17, at 4:00 p.m. at Eastern Arizona College in Thatcher. This annual event celebrates the outstanding contributions of local nonprofit organizations, volunteers, and philanthropists. Volunteer and Nonprofit of the Year awardees will be announced during…
Recap of Sedona Nonprofit Site Visits
By: Sheri Denny, Regional Philanthropic Advisor Members of the community were invited to join ACF of Sedona and the Verde Valley staff, Board of Advisors, donors, and volunteers as we visited and learned about the important work of our local nonprofits. These were free philanthropic field trips, otherwise known as site visits. Most of the…
Black Philanthropy Initiative grants to nine organizations in 2023
Through strategic grantmaking, the funds of ACF’s Black Philanthropy Initiative support nonprofit organizations that serve African Americans in such critical areas as health, education, economic development, and community building. 2023-2024 BPI grant recipients: 100 Black Men of Phoenix ACRES Ready, Set, Go Foundation Tucson Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. STIRS, Inc. Mission…
$27.4 million distributed between October 1 and December 31
The Arizona Community Foundation and its donors are pleased to announce grant and scholarship distributions for the second quarter of its fiscal year. Between October 1 and December 31, 2023, a total of $27,378,166 was awarded from funds of the Arizona Community Foundation and its six statewide regional offices in: Cochise, Flagstaff, the Gila Valley,…
Scholarship application now open
Important update: Due to delays in the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) information release timeline, the majority of scholarships with March deadlines have been extended to April 1 for this year only. The Arizona Community Foundation’s online scholarship portal is now accepting applications. These scholarships are available to students attending postsecondary schools…
Athletes for Arizona: Empowering Communities Through Sports and Healthy Living
Through a groundbreaking partnership between three leading organizations, Athletes for Arizona is on a mission to make a profound impact on youth across the state. By delivering physical activity programming, promoting healthy living, and providing mental health education, Athletes for Arizona aims to increase sports participation for elementary and middle school students. Athletes for Arizona…