The Arizona Department of Sports and Tourism (AZSTA) awarded a record $5.2 million to 36 organizations promoting youth and amateur sports programs throughout Maricopa County.
Grants were provided to organizations in 12 communities in Avondale, Chandler, El Mirage, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe.
This grant will help fund a series of countywide projects, including new lighting for Frank Bowman Field in Maryvale’s Cartwright School District No. 83. A new pickleball facility in the Avondale Elementary School District. Gym renovation work at SAGU American Indian College in downtown Phoenix. A new community playground has opened at Mountain Park Health Center in Glendale. Upgraded athletic facilities at Westwood High School in Mesa.
Since its inception in 2001, AZSTA has distributed more than $32 million to fund more than 600 projects throughout Maricopa County through youth and amateur sports grants, meeting AZSTA’s enablement laws.
“AZSTA is proud to support these worthy non-profit organizations that improve the lives of people throughout Maricopa County through youth and amateur sports,” said AZSTA President Teddy Eynon. “AZSTA, which has distributed more than $32 million in grants since 2001, continues to deliver on the promise Maricopa County voters made when they approved Proposition 302.”
Grant Recipients Demonstrated Maricopa County’s Financial Needs, Funds Leveraged, Community Partnerships, and Benefits to Local Communities Prioritized Youth Recreation Facilities Close to or Benefiting Public Schools .
“This fund will help the 2023 AZSTA Youth and Amateur Sports Grant Recipients as they carry out their mission in our communities,” said Kim Sabou, Chairman of the AZSTA Youth and Amateur Sports Commission. said. “We are fortunate to have many exemplary nonprofits, schools and municipalities, and are honored to partner with them to make a difference in the lives of so many Arizonans. .”
2023 Biennial Grant Award Winners
Avondale Elementary School District
Cartwright School District No. 83
El Mirage City
Peoria City
Cibitan Foundation Co., Ltd.
Clayton Community Foundation
Dignity Health Foundation East Valley
dobson high school
Fountain Hills Unified School District
Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus Pine Council, Inc.
Great Hearts Archway Classic Academy Scottsdale
Great Hearts Arete Preliminary Academy
Great Hearts Chandler Preparatory Academy
Great Hearts Cicero Preparatory Academy
Great Hearts Glendale Preparatory Academy
Great Hearts Lincoln Preparatory Academy
Great Hearts Maryvale Preparatory Academy
Great Hearts North Phoenix Preparatory Academy
Great Hearts Trivium Prep Academy
Great Hearts Veritas Preparatory Academy
Hankapi Programs Co., Ltd.
mesa high school
Mountain Park Health Center
One Step Beyond Co., Ltd.
Phoenix Christian Preparatory School
red mountain high school
Rio Salado Boat Club
SAGU American Indian College
Saint Teresa Parish – Saint Teresa Catholic School
Seton Catholic Preparatory School
Shearim Tola High School Co., Ltd.
skyline high school
Special Olympics Arizona, Inc.
Tempe Junior Crew
kind people project
westwood high school
AZSTA was formed as a result of voter approval of Proposition 302 in November 2000 and is responsible for owning and operating State Farm Stadium. Funds tourism promotion in Maricopa County. Fund the construction and renovation of the Cactus League spring training facility. Fund youth and amateur sports projects and programs. For more information on the Youth and Amateur Sports Grant Program, please contact AZSTA at 623-433-7500 or visit: az-sta.com.
