Corporate contributions
Whether it is fostering excellence by funding innovative educational programs, the dream of bringing a theatrical production to life or the hope of providing food for hungry families - giving back to the community is important to SRP.
In 2007, through a variety of efforts, SRP's corporate contributions and in-kind support to nonprofit agencies and events throughout the state totaled $4.5 million, placing SRP among the major corporate contributors in central Arizona. 
Corporate citizenship is the cornerstone of SRP's operations. Our community involvement through financial support of nonprofit organizations and community activities helps create a thriving community. Working with others to solve community needs is something our customers expect.
Formed more than 100 years ago as a community partnership to ensure the vitality of the Salt River Valley, our support of the community and helping it to grow and thrive contributes to the success of SRP.
SRP's business is the delivery of reliable water and power while also adding value to the communities where we operate. The quality of life in communities throughout our service area impacts our customers and our employees.
SRP's corporate contributions are focused on consistent and meaningful involvement in community issues and programs with specific goals in the areas of:
- Education: We know that the leaders of tomorrow and our future employees are being created by the educational environment today.
SRP invests more than $1.1 million in educational initiatives impacting a large number of students. In fact, more than 200,000 Arizona students benefited from SRP classroom education grants, curriculum support and teacher training.
- Health and human services: We are committed to safe and healthy communities. Communities that care for the young and the elderly, and provide basic needs for families who temporarily lack adequate resources are important. With support from SRP, we can make sure these individuals will receive community services to help them become self sufficient.
SRP gives $1.3 million annually to community nonprofits which reach out to promote the individual's ability to overcome barriers and be self-sufficient; increase the opportunities for children to participate in youth programs which encourage personal development and positive life choices and support increasing underserved communities' access to hospitals and medical care as an integral part of a thriving community.
- Arts and culture: Creative expression and access to performing arts build a thriving community. The arts strengthen the economy and greatly improve quality of life into their neighborhood. Communities flourish through cultural activities which attract business and tourism. SRP supports art organizations that bring the arts into our lives and local community.
SRP contributes nearly $700,000 in support of major professional arts organizations and regional and local presenters of arts programming which reflect the diversity of SRP's service area.
- Civic leadership: Individuals and organizations with knowledge and resources, must engage in civic leadership if our communities are to prosper.
Leadership is a vital component for a healthy community. SRP invests over $1 million in community programs and events that promote pride in our diverse communities while also supporting community forums which enhance the quality of life through discussion of emerging issues and strategic planning. Through these funds communities are also afforded a multitude of opportunities to identify and train local residents and SRP employees to serve in civic leadership positions.
- Environmental quality: We believe in stewardship of Arizona's natural resources and protecting the water and air quality of our state.
Environmental issues can be complicated and impact our daily lives. This is why SRP contributes over $500,000 to programs designed to increase the ability of residents to improve the environmental quality of their neighborhoods while also supporting programs that promote the awareness and understanding of technical environmental issues.
You may view a summary of our contributions in the SRP Community Involvement Report.
SRP welcomes requests year-round from nonprofit organizations that address critical needs in Arizona's communities.
SRP focuses its corporate contributions on consistent and meaningful involvement in community issues and programs in the areas of education, health and human services, arts and culture, civic leadership, and environmental quality.
Before you apply, please note the following:
- Eligible organizations must be nonprofit, tax-exempt public charities as defined in Sections 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Grants are made on an annual basis, and organizations may reapply for funding assistance annually.
- There are no specific grant deadlines. The review process takes typically six weeks.
- Due to the volume of requests received, as well as the specific information SRP requires to fund a proposal, form letters and e-mail will not be considered.
Please review SRP's Corporate Contributions Guidelines before submitting your request. The guidelines also include the application procedures.
