Grants & Applications

Quick Grants are limited to two-thirds of the total cost for the project identified, up to a maximum of $5,000. AZSTA, in its sole discretion, may award less than the amount requested. The applicant is required to contribute a minimum of one-third of the total project costs.

The Authority will not approve requests for items previously purchased or program monies previously expended.

Factors considered in awarding grants will include, but are not limited to:

• Statement of Need
• Sustainability of program
• Benefit to a local school
• Benefit to the local community

Quick Grant funding is primarily focused on equipment related needs.

Funding will not be awarded for: fixed overhead/administrative expenses (e.g. salaries, rent, utilities, etc.), loans/endowments/grants, conferences, individuals, tournaments, fundraisers, or benefit tables; travel expenses outside of Maricopa County; capital campaigns; funding to maintain the sustainability of an organization, program, or anything else deemed as not serving the youth and amateur sports community within Maricopa County.

All items included in the project request must remain with the organization and cannot be kept by or given to the individual participants.

Once a grant has been awarded, the Authority's funds will be provided on a reimbursement basis after the Applicant has completed and fully funded the approved project grant request. In order to receive reimbursement, the Applicant must complete both the Quick Grant Project Summary Report and the Quick Grant Reimbursement Request Form.

All approved Quick Grant projects must be completed and forms submitted to the Authority within 90 days of the award or the award shall automatically be rescinded by the Authority. If rescinded, the organization must wait six months to re-apply.

Any increase to the project costs shall be the sole responsibility of the Applicant. Any project savings shall be shared on a pro-rata basis between the Applicant and the Authority. The Authority will not provide reimbursement for any items not matching the original grant request.

Quick Grants are made at the sole discretion of AZSTA.

Once an accurately completed reimbursement form and required proof of payment is received, reimbursements may take up to 15 business days to process.

The applicant must be a Maricopa County Agency, municipality, school district, or any other incorporated public entity (including any combination of the foregoing), or a 501 (c) (3) or (c) (4) nonprofit organization, which has been in operation for a minimum of one calendar year (evidence required).

Applicants are limited to one quick grant during any 12-month period.

Biennial Grant recipients within the prior two fiscal years are not eligible for a Program or Quick Grant.

Applicants who have previously received funding from AZSTA may apply for funds, but may not be highly considered as others who have not received prior funding.

ALL SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ARE REQUIRED TO BE UPLOADED INTO THE APPLICATION

• Quick Grant Budget Template (Excel format only).
• IRS letter determining 501 (c) (3) or 501 (c) (4) status (.pdf format).
• Dated price quote(s) to support the pricing for requested items (.pdf format only).
• Booster Clubs, PTAs, or Parent Organizations requesting funds on behalf of a school must submit a signed and dated letter from the school principal, district superintendent, or athletic director acknowledging the grant application has been submitted and authorizing the club to raise funds on behalf of the school (.pdf format only).
• Letters of support (optional)
• Other information as determined by AZSTA