Thunderbirds Charities Grants
Eligibility
Arizona nonprofits and schools. Thunderbirds Charities focuses on youth and education programs in the Phoenix metro area and statewide.
Program Goals
Thunderbirds Charities distributes proceeds from the WM Phoenix Open golf tournament to Arizona nonprofits and schools. Education, youth development, and community programs are funded annually.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Apply through thunderbirdscharities.org by September 1, 2026.
Cycle Notes
Annual cycle. September 1, 2026 deadline. Monitor thunderbirdscharities.org for future cycles.
Grant Award Amount
Varies by program. Proceeds from the WM Phoenix Open fund annual grants.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit for real-world challenges
- Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses
- Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Thunderbirds Charities grants?
Arizona nonprofits and schools, primarily Phoenix metro area.
How much does Thunderbirds Charities award?
Varies by program.
What does Thunderbirds Charities fund?
Youth and education programs, community development.
How do AZ schools apply?
Apply at thunderbirdscharities.org by September 1, 2026.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide curriculum alignment documents and letters of support for Arizona schools.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Arizona standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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