SCOTTSDALE, AZ – Having donated millions of dollars annually to nonprofit organizations across the state of Arizona, Fiesta Bowl Charities officially opened its 2023-24 grant cycle today, with applications being accepted through Tuesday, May 23, at 4 pm.

Arizona nonprofit organizations are encouraged to submit their applications by visiting FiestaBowl.org/grantcycle.

"Making grants to Arizona nonprofits who perform incredibly meaningful work across the state in the areas of youth, sports and education is a core part of fulfilling our Fiesta Bowl mission of providing charitable resources for our community," said Erik Moses, Fiesta Bowl Executive Director & CEO. "We have a front-row seat to witness the impactful service that comes from the grant funding, which we hope inspires all Arizonans to continue to give back to our communities. Fiesta Bowl Charities is proud to support these nonprofits in enhancing their missions."

The Fiesta Bowl Charities Grant Cycle offers funding at three levels: Spirit of the Fiesta Bowl Grant ($100,000), Touchdown Grant ($50,000) and Field Goal Grant ($25,000). All proposals must provide services within the Fiesta Bowl's core pillars of youth, sports and education, and all applicants must be a 501©(3) organization. Additionally, 100 percent of the organization's project or program must serve residents within the Arizona geographic boundaries.

At the conclusion of the application period on May 23, a charitable giving committee consisting of Fiesta Bowl Board of Directors, Yellow Jacket Committee Members, Ambassadors and staff will begin the evaluation process. Grant guidelines, information, applications and frequently asked questions can be found at FiestaBowl.org/grantcycle.

Last season, Arizona's nonprofits that received funding through the Fiesta Bowl Charities Grant Cycle impacted more than 1,000,000 Arizonans, including more than 614,000 youth. Projects that were funded through the grants ranged from purchasing youth-focused outdoor activity equipment and providing literacy instruction to students to bed builds and replacing outdated EKG machines.

ABOUT THE FIESTA BOWL ORGANIZATION
Since 1971, the Fiesta Bowl is a world-class community organization that executes innovative experiences, drives economic growth and champions charitable causes, inspiring pride in all Arizonans during and outside of college football bowl season. As a nonprofit organization, it is driven by its vision for the importance of community outreach and service. Through the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, Guaranteed Rate Bowl and its year-round events, such as the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade presented by Lerner & Rowe, corporate partnerships and numerous community events throughout the year, the organization provides charitable giving to enhance Arizona nonprofit organizations that serve communities through youth, sports and education.