The Arizona Department of Sports and Tourism has distributed more than $32 million in grants since voters approved Proposition 302.
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.
Grants help fund a variety of projects throughout the county. 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. .”
Established as a result of voter approval of Proposition 302 in November 2000, AZSTA 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.
