The Nonprofit Community Funding Program grant applications have been approved and awarded for Fiscal Year 2024.

A total of 16 grant applications were submitted for this round of funding from various nonprofits in the Buckeye area. After a full review, it was recommended that Buckeye City Council fund 11 of the applicants.

The grants total $80,000 and will go to nonprofits that provide services directly to Buckeye residents. This year’s recipients are:

• All Faith Community Services ($25,000) – Emergency food assistance to those at risk of food insecurity
• Buckeye Police Foundation ($12,000) – Crime prevention, homeless aid, and support for victims of domestic violence and crime
• Youth4Youth ($10,000) – School drug & alcohol prevention program implementation
• Southwest Lending Closet ($6,500) – Lending home health equipment free of charge to anyone in need
• Homeless Youth Connection ($5,000) – Engaging with youth experiencing homelessness
• AZ Community Impact ($5,000) – Provides beds to children in need
• Sounds of Autism ($5,000) - Purchase uniforms, marketing awareness supplies, transportation fees and development of curriculum
• Village Community and Recreation Center ($5,000) – Establish a downtown community garden
• Mission of Mercy ($3,000) – Healthcare to uninsured Buckeye residents
• SCOSIC Meals of Joy (2,500) – Meals for seniors with medical conditions or in poverty
• American Legion Aux Unit 53 ($1,000) – Sponsoring candidates to attend Girls State

Be on the lookout for next fiscal year’s application process which will begin in July 2024 at buckeyeaz.gov.