Piper Grant Categories

Piper Trust seeks opportunities to award grants for specific programs that fit within our grantmaking guidelines. We review each grant request on its own merit and seek to invest in nonprofits and projects that have the greatest impact on Maricopa County residents.

Piper Trust occasionally supports grants outside our grantmaking priorities that have broad, communitywide impact. We review each of these grant requests on its merits.

Programmatic Grants

Piper Trust has special interest in funding programs that incorporate exemplary practices or pilot proven models. Typically, programs to improve service delivery and collaborative projects are more likely to receive funding. Piper Trust considers cash operating grants for select arts organizations to improve financial stability.

Capital Campaigns

Piper Trust determines capital grants on a case-by-case basis but usually a capital commitment represents between 5 and 10 percent of a total capital project budget. Piper requires 100 percent financial participation by members of the organization’s board and capital campaign committee. Our staff can help you decide whether structuring the grant as a challenge or matching grant can help you leverage the funds in the community. We make grant awards for endowments infrequently.

Operating Expenses

Piper Trust does support designated operating expenses but not undesignated ongoing operations. We do not support expenses that would expand the organization’s mission in an attempt to secure funds. Piper Trust does not make grants to replace public funds.