Arizona Department of Housing Support for Rural Development
Rural Arizona local governmental entities and other housing-related organizations can seek funding to improve housing, infrastructure, and community facilities. Arizona Department of Housing’s Community Development Block Grant program supports community revitalization projects that ensure decent housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunity in eligible rural cities, towns, and counties that do not receive CDBG funds directly from HUD.
Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH)
Art Collections Funding from Thoma Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, fiscally sponsored groups, and university departments in Arizona can seek funding for exhibitions, convenings, academic research, and catalog projects tied to the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation’s art collections. Focused on art and art history, this support may benefit rural institutions advancing cultural life and community development.
Carl And Marilynn Thoma Foundation
Community Development Funding from US Bank Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting economic and workforce advancement, affordable housing, or community arts and culture in Arizona can seek grants that may benefit rural development projects. US Bank Foundation’s Community Possible program prioritizes high-impact, equity-focused initiatives, especially those led by people of color and addressing multiple pillars of work, home, and play.
US Bancorp Foundation
Costco Foundation Child and Family Grants in Arizona
Arizona 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, education, or health and human services can seek monetary program funding that may benefit rural communities. Costco Foundation supports these child- and family-focused services by prioritizing evidenced-based programs with measurable outcomes, clear community need, collaboration, and a broad base of financial support in areas where Costco operates.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Grants for Arizona Innovation
Arizona 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative approaches to human services and social issues can seek funding to develop or expand their programs. Focused on creative solutions to societal problems, the Creag Foundation invites smaller or evolving organizations to submit letters of inquiry, which may include rural development initiatives that improve quality of life in Arizona communities.
Creag Foundation
Youth and Child Welfare Grants from DanPaul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth health, education, development, and welfare can apply for up to US $15,000 from the DanPaul Foundation. Focus areas include child advocacy, homelessness, poverty, clean air and water, refugee enrichment, and early childhood development. Arizona rural development programs serving children and youth may be eligible if their work aligns with these priorities.
The Dan Paul Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Support for Cultural Programs
U.S. cultural nonprofits with audited expenses over $2 million can seek more than US $100,000 to support arts and science programming, capital projects, or limited general support that demonstrates lasting impact. William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes arts education, artist development, and STEAM-focused science programs, which may benefit Arizona organizations serving rural communities.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
PNC Foundation Community Grants in Arizona
Arizona rural development and community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits can access funding through PNC Foundation to support early childhood education and economic development programs in communities where PNC has a significant presence. Eligible projects may include birth-to-five education, affordable housing, small business support, job training, arts and culture, and services for low- and moderate-income residents.
PNC Foundation
Humanitarian Health Funding for Nonprofits from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations improving health, education, or providing disaster relief can apply for Semnani Family Foundation support, including those serving rural communities in Arizona and beyond. With a mission to empower marginalized populations worldwide, Semnani Family Foundation partners with on-the-ground groups delivering healthcare, social services, and emergency aid in the U.S. and multiple countries.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Arizona
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) charitable, scientific, medical, and educational organizations, including those serving rural Arizona, can apply for Sidney Stern Memorial Trust support to fund programs operated within the U.S. Grants may benefit soundly managed groups whose services significantly impact their target populations and contribute to general welfare, excluding individuals and political or lobbying activities.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation Grants for Arizona Arts Scholarship
Grants from Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation help Arizona rural development organizations and other eligible applicants fund arts exhibitions, academic scholarship, and community-focused visual arts projects. Individuals, 501(c)(3)s, fiscally sponsored groups, and university departments may be considered, with a particular interest in rural and non-metro projects in Arizona and other Southwestern states.
Carl And Marilynn Thoma Foundation
Gupta Family Foundation Human Services Grants in Arizona
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations working on poverty alleviation, human services, disability support, or humanitarian aid in Arizona and other eligible countries can apply for Gupta Family Foundation grants ranging from US $5,000 - US $250,000. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation help smaller, mission-driven groups expand focused interventions that help disadvantaged people become more self-reliant.
Gupta Family Foundation
USDA Rural Development Grants for Arizona Facilities
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Public bodies, community-based nonprofits, and federally recognized Tribes in rural Arizona can use this program to purchase, construct, or improve essential community facilities and related equipment. Grants from USDA Rural Development help rural communities finance health care, public safety, community support, educational, utility, and local food system facilities, with priority for smaller, lower-income areas.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Emergency Water Infrastructure Funding from USDA
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Eligible rural Arizona local governments, nonprofits, and federally recognized tribes can obtain USDA Rural Development grants up to Up to US $1,000,000 to prepare for or recover from emergencies threatening safe drinking water. With a mission to strengthen rural development, USDA: Rural Development (RD) provides support for waterline repairs, extensions, and new water sources or treatment facilities.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
USDA Grants for Arizona Rural Microenterprise
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofits, tribes, and higher education institutions in Arizona that serve rural microenterprises can access funding to run loan programs and provide training and technical assistance. Grants from USDA help Arizona rural development organizations build and manage microloan revolving funds supporting very small businesses with working capital, equipment, debt refinancing, and real estate improvements.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
APS Support for Arizona Community Development
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofit organizations serving communities across Arizona can seek funding for programs in education and employment, small business and entrepreneurship, arts and culture, human services, environment, and community development. Grants from Arizona Public Service Company help rural development efforts, with added consideration for initiatives reaching under-resourced populations within APS service territories.
Arizona Public Service Company (APS)
Freeport-McMoRan Foundation Women’s Grants in Arizona
Applications due Oct 9, 2026
Nonprofits, schools, and government entities in Arizona communities can seek funding to expand education, workforce, and small business opportunities for women and girls. Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Foundation supports programs that build college and career readiness, improve income and employment, and strengthen women-owned businesses, with preference for measurable, sustainable efforts in rural areas.
Freeport-Mcmoran Copper & Gold Foundation
Humanitarian and Family Services Grants from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with at least three years of activity can seek funding for humanitarian, poverty relief, education, health, animal welfare, conservation, or family and youth services from the Robinson Foundation. Focused on tangible, meaningful impact in the Southern region, Arizona rural development nonprofits may be eligible if they serve communities below the Mason-Dixon line.
Robinson Foundation
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Community Grants in Arizona
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Arizona nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations seeking support for community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding projects can access funding through the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. This national funder’s broad mission to respect life, people, and the environment may benefit rural development efforts and quality-of-life initiatives in Arizona communities.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Community Foundation Support for Arizona LGBTQ+ Programs
Applications due Feb 5, 2027
Grants from Community Foundation for Southern Arizona help Arizona nonprofits and fiscally sponsored groups fund programs benefiting LGBTQ+ people in Southern Arizona, with awards up to US $10,000. Organizations serving rural communities in counties like Graham, Greenlee, Santa Cruz, and Yuma may be eligible for community-building, youth, elder, transgender-focused, or general operating projects.
Community Foundation for Southern Arizona
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grants for Arizona Communities
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
O’Reilly Automotive Foundation provides Arizona nonprofits focused on rural development and community services with project, general operating, or capital support. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations near O’Reilly Auto Parts locations that address economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief may be eligible to strengthen quality of life for underserved residents.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Vitalyst Health Foundation Grants for Arizona Vision Care
Applications due Apr 16, 2027
Nonprofit or fiscally sponsored organizations providing direct medical services in hearing, vision, heart/lung care, or substance use for low-income or underserved Maricopa County residents can apply for Medical Assistance Grants, with awards up to US $375,000. Focused on health equity, these funds can support screenings, surgeries, program development, and client-related equipment, and may benefit rural Arizona communities.
Vitalyst Health Foundation
Community Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Union Pacific Foundation
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting safety, workforce development, community vitality, or environmental sustainability can apply for Union Pacific Foundation’s Community Ties Local Grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $30,000. Grants from Union Pacific Foundation help Arizona rural development efforts in communities along the Union Pacific service area through direct services and capacity-building projects.
Union Pacific Foundation
Chick Fil A Foundation Support for Youth
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth and families with education, housing, food security, or environmental programs in Arizona and beyond can apply for the True Inspiration Awards, offering US $30,000 - US $350,000 for impactful projects. Chick Fil A Foundation supports initiatives that strengthen communities and may benefit rural development efforts.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Housing Innovation Funding for Nonprofits from Enterprise Community Partners
Applications due May 16, 2027
Focused on equitable and affordable housing, Enterprise Community Partners invites Arizona rural development organizations and other eligible entities to propose ready-to-scale housing innovations. U.S.-based nonprofits, mission-oriented for-profits, quasi-governmental housing entities, and tribal housing authorities can compete for US $2,000,000 grants to expand impactful solutions in design and construction, finance, or service delivery and programs.
Enterprise Community Partners Inc
US $100,000 - US $500,000
USDA Rural Development Grants for Arizona
Applications due Jun 15, 2027
Rural public entities, nonprofits, tribes, cooperatives, and educational institutions in Arizona can fund technical assistance and infrastructure projects that support small rural businesses, with awards from US $100,000 - US $500,000. With a mission to strengthen rural development, USDA Rural Development provides opportunity and enterprise grants for community and technology-based economic development, business training, incubators, and strategic planning.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)