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Funding Guidelines

As a long-time corporate leader in Arizona, APS is dedicated to strategically investing our time, energy and resources to strengthen the communities we serve. We support nonprofit organizations with a 501(c) Internal Revenue Service tax exempt status. We realize supporting our communities is not only good for Arizona, it is good business.
Applicants may apply once per calendar year. "All inclusive" requests must contain cash and in-kind opportunities from one of the following giving areas:

• Education (STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math programs for students and teachers; energy and environmental education; community needs-based education.)
• Community Vitality (Community-based organizations; arts and culture; sponsorships and events.)
• Community and Economic Development (Impact-based partnerships; Chamber memberships and key projects with cities and towns in the APS service territory.)
• Employee Engagement (Grassroots events; projects with key non-profit partners; skills-based leadership organizations.)

APS Does Not Fund:

• Individual requests; charter and private schools; religious, political, fraternal, legislative or lobbying efforts or organizations; civic and social clubs; operating costs; salaries; travel-related expenses; private or family foundations; domestic animal shelters or agencies; debt reduction.

In an effort to streamline our process, APS has created quarterly Giving Cycles. Applicants may only apply once per calendar year. "All-inclusive" requests must contain cash and in-kind opportunities.

Online applications will only be accepted during open months. Evaluations, funding decisions and notifications will be made before the end of each quarterly Giving Cycle.

All online applications will require the following documentation:

• Current List of Board Members
• List of sponsorship levels (if applicable)
• Line item budget
• List of other funders and dollar amounts
• Grant Evaluation Form (if applicable)

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