Best Scouting Organization Grants in Arizona

Youth-serving 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on families, youth development, or hunger reduction in Arizona can apply for grants of approximately US $3,000. Grants from Franz Bakery Foundation help organizations provide programs and services that strengthen young people and their families, which may benefit scouting organizations working with local youth.

Arizona youth programs and 3rd grade classrooms interested in gardening can access funding through the Bonnie Plants Foundation’s 3rd Grade Cabbage Program; awards US $1,000 in in-kind support and free cabbage plants. Scouting groups that run youth development or leadership activities with 3rd graders may be eligible to participate alongside schools and families.

Arizona 501(c)(3) nonprofits and Title I schools supporting youth development and leadership can receive US $2,500 - US $10,000 in Dollar Tree gift cards to distribute directly to families in need. Alpenglow Impact’s program, managed by Gift Card Bank, funds essentials like food, school supplies, and hygiene items, with two funding rounds in 2026.

Arizona 501(c)(3) nonprofits and eligible government agencies can receive funding for youth development, workforce training, sustainability, and thriving community programs. Marathon Petroleum provides support across its marketing area, with preference for communities near its operations, and accepts only invited proposals, though interested organizations may submit an initial inquiry to local community relations contacts.

Arizona youth-serving entities offering out-of-school academic enrichment and youth development activities in Arizona can apply for the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers program. Focused on academic success and youth development, Arizona Department of Education invites eligible entities serving Title I-eligible school sites to establish or expand community learning centers during non-school hours.

Arizona 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing human services, basic needs, or youth development can seek program, capital, or general operating support to strengthen community outcomes. With a mission to improve opportunities for Arizona residents, Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation prioritizes food access, shelters and housing, job training, and supportive services for people experiencing poverty statewide.

Arizona 501(c)(3) nonprofits with $100,000+ budgets can seek funding for youth development, leadership, job readiness, and related programs that build skills and expand opportunities. RBC Foundation USA provides support in Arizona communities where it has a business presence, including initiatives that enhance career pathways, financial stability, and community accessibility.

Youth development and leadership nonprofits in Arizona can seek funding to advance economic and workforce opportunities, housing stability, and community arts and culture programs. Grants from US Bancorp Foundation help 501(c)(3) organizations, especially those led by people of color, that serve designated U.S. Bank communities and may include scouting-focused youth initiatives.

Focused on youth education, the Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation invites Arizona 501(c)(3) organizations to seek program, capital, or general support that expands high-quality learning for lower-income students. Established Arizona nonprofits with strong leadership and youth development or leadership programming, including scouting organizations, may be eligible after a required pre-application conversation with foundation staff.

Arizona youth development and leadership nonprofits can access funding through the Sundt Foundation for specific programs in youth development, hunger and nutrition, basic needs, and services for military and veterans. 501(c)(3) organizations with at least one year of operations and budgets over $100,000 may request US $2,500 - US $25,000 if they have a local presence.

Arizona youth sports and athletic nonprofits focused on soccer, baseball, basketball, or hockey can access funding through Maxinmotion to include financially challenged and special needs children in their programs. Scouting organizations that operate youth development and leadership activities through these sports and emphasize character, teamwork, academics, and self-respect may be eligible.

High school seniors involved in youth leadership or athletics who attend specific central Minnesota schools and plan to enroll full-time at a four-year college outside Minnesota and neighboring states can receive scholarship support for higher education. CommunityGiving’s Ernest Morgan Memorial Scholarship awards US $5,000 to help these students broaden their experiences beyond the region.

Pima Federal Credit Union

In 1951, sixteen teachers pooled together $84 in deposits and founded our credit union with the common purpose of helping people. To this day, our common purpose still exists. We’re here for our members and we thrive by delivering on our value promise of Smart. Simple. Personal. 

A Community Partner

Pima Federal believes strongly in being a community partner and that our success is deeply tied to the success of our neighbors. Over the years, we have demonstrated extraordinary efforts in our community through the amount of volunteerism, educational support, and community giving/fundraising that we provide. We have a firm commitment to enhancing the standard of living in our communities and to make Arizona a more desirable place to live. 

We are pleased to empower many deserving organizations and causes throughout the year in the form of: donations, sponsorships, volunteers, scholarships, and financial literacy. If you would like to submit a request for community support, please fill out our support request application. 

Community Support: Donations & Sponsorships

We generously award non-profits, charities, teams, and other community based programs that share our commitment to develop our city's potential and to create richer, more fulfilling lives. We're focused on areas of youth, education, and community development.

Arizona 501(c) organizations, government entities, and state-recognized nonprofits running firearms safety, shooting sports, or hunting education programs can seek funding that supports charitable program activities. Focused on firearms safety, education, and marksmanship, The NRA Foundation invites youth-serving and community groups, including scouting organizations, to apply for US $3,000 - US $5,000 in project support.

We are about helping children, right here in Marietta!

Kiwanis Club of Marietta members participate in service projects, hold fundraisers, and change children’s lives in our community. In addition, club members contribute to Kiwanis International initiatives helping clubs around the world assist children with education, basic needs, and medical care.

The Kiwanis Club of Marietta was chartered March 3, 1930 - Marietta, GA.

The Kiwanis Club of Marietta has proudly established and contributed to several scholarship endowments over the years to support deserving college students in our community. These scholarships are made possible through our club's Flag Project, which places over 1,300 American flags in front of homes and businesses five times each year.

Scott Chadwick Scholarship for Emerging Leaders

This memorial scholarship was established in 2020 by the Marietta Kiwanis Foundation in honor of former Club President and outstanding community servant leader, Scott Chadwick. 

Awards

•  (2) $2500

About Us

The Youth Climate Justice Fund aims to support climate justice young leaders with trust-based funding, resources, and capacity strengthening, enabling them to amplify their voices and to keep their vision and influence alive.

Collectively, we have the power to ignite meaningful change and build equitable and sustainable futures. Despite the challenges posed by the current crisis, youth climate justice organizers remain determined to address current issues and explore new approaches.

Mission & Purpose

We work to strengthen existing organizing efforts and support emerging youth-led initiatives with a focus on bridging funders and organizers to enable flexible and impactful support. Through capacity strengthening and resource sharing, we empower and support young people to drive change and build a just and sustainable future.

How To Apply

The Youth Climate Justice Fund provides funding to emerging youth-led climate justice and socio-environmental groups through a participatory decision-making process.

Who We Are

Buiding a stronger, More Vibrant Community

For over 70 years, the Scranton Area Community Foundation has served Northeastern Pennsylvania as a steward of charitable resources, a grantmaker, and a catalyst for positive change. Guided by our core values of collaboration, trust, integrity, innovation, and inclusivity, we work to ensure that our communities thrive with opportunities for all.

This scholarship is awarded to a student who intends to pursue nursing or a related field of study at a college or university, and who demonstrates academic achievement, good citizenship, service to others, leadership, and financial need.

Who We Are

Buiding a stronger, More Vibrant Community

For over 70 years, the Scranton Area Community Foundation has served Northeastern Pennsylvania as a steward of charitable resources, a grantmaker, and a catalyst for positive change. Guided by our core values of collaboration, trust, integrity, innovation, and inclusivity, we work to ensure that our communities thrive with opportunities for all.

This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior from a high school in Luzerne County who demonstrates academic excellence, good citizenship, participation in athletics, and who is active in a faith or religious-based organization.

Who We Are

Buiding a stronger, More Vibrant Community

For over 70 years, the Scranton Area Community Foundation has served Northeastern Pennsylvania as a steward of charitable resources, a grantmaker, and a catalyst for positive change. Guided by our core values of collaboration, trust, integrity, innovation, and inclusivity, we work to ensure that our communities thrive with opportunities for all.

This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior from a high school in Lackawanna County who demonstrates academic excellence, good citizenship, participation in athletics, and who is active in a faith or religious-based organization.

The OJJDP FY 2026 Multistate Mentoring Programs aims to provide crucial mentoring services to at-risk youth, helping them avoid delinquency and victimization. This funding opportunity emphasizes the importance of one-on-one, group, and peer mentoring approaches. The program aligns with the U.S. Department of Justice's commitment to public safety and juvenile justice reform, addressing the needs of vulnerable populations and fostering positive youth development.

Maury and Betty Hull Endowed Scholarship

The Maury and Betty Hull Scholarship was created to honor their lives and appreciation for their hometown, Forks, WA. The scholarship was established to help community students pursue their higher education dreams.

Award Information

Awards begin at $2,000 and are at the discretion of the committee.

Arizona youth development and leadership programs can access funding through Yellowstone Club Community Foundation’s Big Bald Dave Adventure Scholarship, which provides a summer outdoor adventure and service experience. Individual Big Sky high school students in grades 9–11 who show leadership, volunteerism, and a passion for the outdoors may be strong candidates.

High school seniors, college, and non-traditional students pursuing criminal justice or first responder studies can receive scholarship support for 2- or 4-year U.S. programs. CommunityGiving provides Arizona youth development and leadership organizations with a scholarship opportunity that may benefit participants from Minnesota’s Benton, Stearns, or Sherburne counties attending eligible schools.

Young people ages 13 to 19 in the Berkshire Taconic region can receive $200 to $800 to pursue summer arts enrichment, including apprenticeships, internships, and new artistic studies. The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation pays vendors directly for tuition, supplies, or travel, and Arizona-based scouting organizations may share this opportunity with eligible youth they serve.

Nonprofit organizations running youth-focused programs and projects, including scouting and youth leadership activities in Arizona and beyond, may be eligible for support that prioritizes Whatcom County youth. Chuckanut Health Foundation’s Eleanor & Henry Jansen Foundation generally funds projects (not completed work) and favors initiatives with strong volunteer involvement and diversified or matching funding sources.

Arizona youth development and leadership programs working with Native or Indigenous youth may be eligible for the Champions for Change initiative, which develops young leaders through experience-based learning and advocacy training. The Aspen Institute’s Center for Native American Youth selects 5–6 U.S.-based Indigenous youth ages 14–24 each year; all applicants join the CNAY network.

Youth-serving organizations in Arizona focused on youth development and leadership may be eligible to partner with the Bezos Scholars Program to support student-led community change projects. Bezos Family Foundation supports civic engagement, educational access, and leadership development for high school juniors through yearlong programming, project grants, and educator mentorship, which can complement scouting-focused initiatives.