Buckeye opens applications for Non-Profit Community Funding Program, here's how to apply
Buckeye, Arizona: Buckeye has begun accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Non-Profit Community Funding Program. These grants are available to non-profit agencies who provide services specifically to Buckeye residents, and impact them directly. Completed applications can be submitted until 5pm on August 9, 2024. You can also download the form here or apply onlne here.
Applications received will undergo a technical review for completeness and accuracy and are selected based on the level of services the non-profit agency provides to Buckeye residents, while addressing essential community needs. Following the initial review, a sub-committee will review each application and make recommendations based on criteria including:
The direct impact to Buckeye residents
The demand and service needs of the organization and community
If past recipient, impact and effectiveness of previously received funds and compliance with reporting requirements
The Non-Profit Community Funding Program seeks to fund programs that fall within the following priority categories which includes:
Families in crisis
Mental health and substance abuse, prevention and early intervention
Low/moderate income individuals and families
Senior programs
Homeless assistance
Special needs support
Youth programs
What are the eligibility requirements and guidelines?
All organizations must serve residents in Buckeye.
All applications must be complete prior to submitting and received by deadline: Friday,
August 9, 2024 by 5pm.
Applications will be accepted only from non-profit corporations.
Applicants that received funding in previous years must submit closeout report on previously awarded funds.
Applicants may apply for more than one program, however each program requires a separate application.
Organizations must comply with all appropriate federal and Arizona State Constitutional requirements on the use of public funds, particularly prohibiting funds being used for personal benefit or lending funds to a private entity.
If selected, applicants may be required to present how the awards were used during a city council workshop, council meeting, and/or to the Non-Profit Community Funding Committee.
All unexpended funds must be returned to the city of Buckeye within 30 days of the closeout report.
No funds can be expended until funding is approved by City Council and awarded to the organization.
Funds cannot be used for expenses incurred prior to funds being awarded.
What programs have been approved so far?
Here are the Nonprofit Community Funding Program grant applications that have been approved and awarded for Fiscal Year 2024.
All Faith Community Services ($25,000) for emergency food assistance to those at risk of food insecurity
Buckeye Police Foundation ($12,000) for crime prevention, homeless aid and support for victims of domestic violence and crime
Youth4Youth ($10,000) for school drug and alcohol prevention program implementation
Southwest Lending Closet ($6,500) for lending home health equipment free of charge to anyone in need
Homeless Youth Connection ($5,000) for engaging with youth experiencing homelessness
AZ Community Impact ($5,000) for providing beds to children in need
Sounds of Autism ($5,000) for purchasing uniforms, marketing awareness supplies, transportation fees and development of curriculum
Village Community and Recreation Center ($5,000) for establishing a downtown community garden
Mission of Mercy ($3,000) for healthcare to uninsured Buckeye residents
SCOSIC Meals of Joy ($2,500) for meals for seniors with medical conditions or in poverty
American Legion Aux Unit 53 ($1,000) for sponsoring candidates to attend Girls State.