SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (August 31, 2026) – Continuing its legacy of delivering meaningful community impact across the state of Arizona, Fiesta Sports Foundation provided grants to 15 Arizona nonprofit organizations for the 2026-27 season. By the end of the 2026-27 season, the full slate of Fiesta Sports Foundation community impact programming will have enhanced the lives of more than one million Arizonans.

By virtue of the funding, programs that will be implemented include providing safe shelter and services for individuals experiencing homelessness, expanding access to sports and recreation for youth with disabilities, delivering financial literacy and arts education to Title I schools and connecting Arizona youth to the outdoors through expanded access to the Grand Canyon National Park.

For a full list of 2026-27 Fiesta Sports Foundation grant recipients and how those organizations will utilize the funding, please click here. 

Fiesta Sport Foundation's Grant Cycle is a core aspect of the organization's overall community engagement, which also includes Fiesta Sports Foundation Wishes for Teachers and legacy projects such as playground builds, field donations and renovations of resource rooms and teachers' lounges. In total, Fiesta Sports Foundation has donated more than $35 million over the last 15 years directly into Arizona communities.

This year's 15 nonprofit organizations are spread throughout the state, including the Valley of the Sun, Flagstaff, Nogales, Eagar and the Grand Canyon region, with projects that will provide impact through the Foundation's three pillars of youth, sports and education.

To view the Foundation's 2025-26 Community Impact Report, please click here.

Quick Facts about Fiesta Sports Foundation:

• $35 million in charitable giving over the last 15 years
• 1 million Arizonans impacted during 2025-26 season
• 17 community playground builds across Arizona over the last nine years
• 11 football field dedications across Arizona with playing surface from Cactus Bowl
• 7 community resource rooms renovated in last seven years
• Approximately $9.7 million granted through Fiesta Sports Foundation Wishes for Teachers over program's first 10 years

 
ABOUT FIESTA SPORTS FOUNDATION
Since its inception in 1971, the Fiesta Sports Foundation 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, Cactus Bowl and its year-round events, such as the Fiesta Bowl Parade presented by Lerner & Rowe, corporate partnerships and numerous community events throughout the year, the organization provides charitable resources to enhance Arizona nonprofit organizations that serve communities through youth, sports and education. Learn more at www.FiestaBowl.org and @Fiesta_Bowl on Instagram and X/Twitter.