APS to award grants for west valley nonprofits supporting community needs
Applications accepted April 22 through May 20
Arizona Public Service Co. (APS) will begin accepting applications Apr. 22 for its annual West Valley Grants giving program. West Valley Grants are available through the Arizona Community Foundation and awarded to eligible nonprofits in Arlington, Buckeye, Glendale, Surprise, Tonopah, west Phoenix and surrounding areas. The 2022 deadline to apply is May 20 at 5 p.m.
For more than 20 years, APS has partnered with Arizona Community Foundation to provide funding to eligible nonprofits that support growth and community needs in the West Valley. Agencies eligible for funding must be designated 501(c)(3) nonprofits and serve in the areas of arts & culture, community development, education, environment, or human services.
“We’re committed to doing what is right for the people of Arizona,” said Tina Marie Tentori, Director of Community Affairs at APS. “One way we do this is through meaningful partnerships with organizations that understand the needs of the community and work to bolster growth and prosperity for everyone.”
In 2021, 39 West Valley nonprofits received a total of $250,000. Grants supported a variety of community initiatives, including a STEM club for youth, community food pantry, mobile career center and emergency shelter support.
For more information and to apply for an APS West Valley grant, please visit azfoundation.org.
APS serves more than 1.3 million homes and businesses in 11 of Arizona’s 15 counties, and is a leader in delivering affordable, clean and reliable energy in the Southwest. The company is committed to serving customers with 100% clean power by 2050. As owner and operator of Palo Verde Generating Station, the nation’s largest producer of carbon-free electricity, and with one of the country’s most substantial renewable energy portfolios, APS’s current energy mix is 50% clean. With headquarters in Phoenix, APS is the principal subsidiary of Pinnacle West Capital Corp. (NYSE: PNW).
