Apply for Grant
Funding
If you are a nonprofit or school serving residents of Maricopa County through innovative solutions, you can apply to be considered for funding.
FY2026-2027 Grant Application Timeline
Valley of the Sun United Way is excited to launch a new competitive grant application cycle, opening in early February 2026 for FY27 funding. This year’s process invites nonprofit partners to submit proposals addressing current community needs, with funding contingent on dollars raised in FY26.
Grants will support impact priorities across Education, Health, Housing & Homelessness, and Workforce Development—focusing on strengthening early literacy and family supports, increasing food access for vulnerable populations, expanding housing stability through wraparound services, and connecting individuals to in-demand, sustainable career pathways. Together, we aim to invest in solutions that help every person in our community thrive.
February 5, 2026 – Grant Applications Released on e-CImpact
Staff available to provide technical assistance
Grant Application Orientations
1. February 5, 2026, 9:30 A.M., Webinar* | View Webinar Recording | View PowerPoint Slides
2. February 10, 2026, 10 A.M., In-person | Register
March 5, 2026 – Grant Application Due by 5 p.m.
March/April 2026 – Volunteer and Staff Review of Grant Applications
May 2026 – Funding Recommendations Determined
June 2026 – Funding Recommendations Approved by Board
June 2026 – Award and Decline Letters sent to Agencies
July 2026 – Grant Awards Begin, First Quarterly Payments Paid Out
*Webinar recording can be found in the Resource Section in e-CImpact as well
Grant Notification Sign-Up
501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and schools serving Maricopa County residents through innovative solutions aligned with Valley of the Sun United Way’s focus areas can apply for funding. Grassroots and small nonprofits with annual revenues under $250,000 may also be eligible. Check this page for funding opportunities or sign up for email updates on open application periods.
Grant Writing Resources
Learn about grant writing through these Capacity Building Trainings.
Learn about what constitutes success, where to research grant opportunities and grant writing basics. View PDF.
Learn about the financial components of grant applications including required documentation. View PDF.
Learn how to build a logic model to help demonstrate how the activities of your project will achieve your intended results.
