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The Scottsdale Charros — through its philanthropic arm, The Charro Foundation — is now accepting applications for its annual funding cycle where dollars are provided to qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit efforts.
The Charro Foundation supports a variety of charitable organizations that make meaningful impacts throughout the Scottsdale community to those in need, those afflicted with a debilitating diagnosis, and providing equitable access to quality public education.
The No. 1 recipient of the sweat equity provided by the Scottsdale Charros is the Scottsdale Unified School District and its educators, students and administrators.
Charro Foundation grant dollars are to be used exclusively for the program listed in the funding application. Grants are generally between $2,500 and $25,000. All applications must have a Charros sponsor, according to a press release.
Go to the application page here.
For 60 years now, the Scottsdale Charros, which is an all-volunteer organization, has been unwavering steadfast in support for Scottsdale and the community’s ties to its western heritage.
Officials at The Charro Foundation emphasizes giving grants to Scottsdale-based nonprofits who do work in the areas of youth, youth sports, education, Scottsdale’s western heritage, or cultural and community enrichment.
Here is a breakdown of what is funded by The Charro Foundation:
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit corp. or schools that align with the organization’s specific areas of focus.
- Nonprofit organizations in the greater Scottsdale area with measurable impacts.
- Nonprofit organizations outside of the community but whose targeted and measurable programs benefit the greater Scottsdale area or Scottsdale residents.
- School programs benefiting Scottsdale students or residents.
- Organizations or programs supporting diversity.
- Organizations or programs supporting programming for youth, youth sports, education, arts, health and western heritage without consideration of race, color, religion, gender, and national origin.
The 2022 Grant Application cycle is open through July 29, 2022. All applications must be submitted during this timeframe. To be considered for funding in 2022, complete the grant application in its entirety; incomplete applications will not be considered for funding, officials there say.
For all inquiries, contact Sarah Frey, sarah@charros.com or the Charros office at 480-990-2977.
