• 2026 Partner Agency Grants Program

  • GRANTS PROGRAM OVERVIEW 

    Aunt Rita’s Foundation’s Partner Agency Grants Program is designed to strengthen partnerships with local organizations that share our mission of ending HIV in Arizona and supporting individuals affected by HIV/AIDS. Through this program, we provide funding to community-based agencies, nonprofits, and service providers to expand access to critical programs, enhance outreach efforts, and deliver services that promote health, wellness, and equity. To date, Aunt Rita's has gifted nearly $3 million to agencies throughout the state. 

    GRANT SELECTION PROCESS

    Partner agencies are selected based on their alignment with Aunt Rita’s Foundation’s mission, capacity to deliver effective programs, and commitment to achieving measurable outcomes. By supporting these agencies, we aim to amplify impact, strengthen community networks, and ensure that individuals living with or at risk for HIV receive the resources, care, and support necessary to thrive. A committee comprised of Aunt Rita’s staff and board members will select the approved agencies for calendar year 2026, who will then execute the participation agreement and funding requirements. 

    GRANT APPLICATION OVERVIEW  

    This is an application to become a 2026 Partner Agency of Aunt Rita’s Foundation.

    The deadline for submission is 5:00p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2025.

    Please note this is a firm and final deadline; your application and supporting documentation must all be included within your submission. Aunt Rita's Foundation only accepts applications per the instructions listed; paper applications are not accepted. We encourage you to work offline until your full submission is ready to be entered into this system as you CANNOT save and go back to this form later. Once submitted, you will receive an email confirmation of receipt.

    Applications submitted past the deadline will not be considered for funding. 

    Successful applications will be evaluated on whether they represent programs and activities that are designed to accomplish the following: 

    1) Align with Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. (EHE) goals, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

    2) Serve Arizonans affected by or experiencing risk for HIV, STIs, and Hep C, as defined by the Arizona Department of Health Services' 2022-2026 Integrated Plan. 

    3) Serve the five priority populations disproportionately impacted by HIV, as defined by the National HIV/AIDS Strategy for the United States.

    Additionally, the program prioritizes initiatives that address one or more of the following:

    • Prevent new HIV infections.
    • Improve HIV-related health outcomes for people living with HI
    •  Reduce HIV-related disparities and health inequitie
    •  Promote integrated, coordinated efforts across partners and stakeholders.
    • Implement harm reduction strategies to meet the needs of those most vulnerable to HIV.
    • Support individuals living with HIV.

    The program also emphasizes serving the populations disproportionately impacted by HIV, as linked above:

    • Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM), particularly Black, Latino, and American Indian/Alaska Native men.
    • Black women.
    • Transgender women.
    • Youth aged 13–24 years.
    • People who inject drugs (PWID). 

    Questions about the application process may be addressed to auntrita@auntritas.org. 

     

  • PRE-SCREENING QUESTIONS

  • Do you agree to implement or expand upon a program that accomplishes the goals listed above? And do you agree to submit your 2026 Partner Agency application and all supporting materials by 5:00pm (Arizona time) on December 12, 2025?

  • QUALIFICATIONS

  • Is your organization a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with valid EIN from the IRS and located in the state of Arizona?
  • Are you requesting funding for an ongoing year-round program or service within your agency? Please note that funding will not be considered for a one-time event or activity.

  • PARTNER AGENCY COMMITMENTS: 

  • All net proceeds from Aunt Rita’s Foundation’s annual Arizona AIDS Walk event are equally distributed to partner agencies meeting all end-of-year requirements. If selected, will your agency commit to the requirement of staffing an outreach booth at the event on March 21, 2026, at Steele Indian School Park? A shaded tent, table, and two chairs will be provided to each agency.
  • We're stronger when we work together to uplift our shared mission of ending the HIV epidemic in Arizona. If selected, will your agency commit to the requirement of providing at least 30 volunteer hours toward Aunt Rita's fundraising and programs in 2026? Options for volunteering include assisting at our events, in-office assistance, joint outreach efforts, board member or committee service, etc.
  • If selected, will your agency commit to submitting both a mid-year and end-of-year report summarizing your accomplishments relating to the goals of the Aunt Rita's Partner Agency Grant Program?
  • If selected, will your agency commit to attending an in-person Partner Agency Kickoff Meeting to share information about your organization and programs?
  • If selected, will your agency commit to provide to Aunt Rita's ongoing information and updates about your organization’s programs and events to include on our website, resource platforms, and newsletter communications?

  • IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO ALL OF THE ABOVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTINUE YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUNDING.

  • AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

    Please complete each section.

  • CEO/Executive Director Contact

    This contact person should be the individual who leads your organization or oversees your agency’s program departments and can speak on behalf of the entire agency.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Finance/Grants Department Contact

    This contact person should be the individual who manages grant payments on behalf of your organization.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Program Contact

    This contact person should be the individual who manages front line HIV services within your organization and can answer questions related to programming/client referrals.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • NARRATIVE QUESTIONS:

    Please provide responses to each grant question directly in the text box provided. Each question must be answered fully and within the word count specified for that question. Adhering to the word limit ensures your application is reviewed fairly and efficiently, and helps maintain clarity and focus in your responses.

  • ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND 

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  • PROGRAM OVERVIEW

    Describe your organization’s specific program for which funding support is sought. In the narrative sections below, please address the following:
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  • GOALS AND OUTCOMES

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  • BUDGET SECTION: In the sections below, please attach your agency’s 501(c)3 determination letter and the most recent 990 form. Secondly, please draft and attach a detailed program budget, submitted in PDF format, outlining all sources of support (cash, in-kind contributions, volunteer time, etc.) and indicating whether each is confirmed, expected, or planned.

    All program expenses, including staff salaries, overhead, volunteer costs, programmatic materials, and any other program-specific expenses, should also be included.

    Please note that funding from Aunt Rita’s Foundation cannot exceed 50% of an organization’s total budget. Lastly, the budget narrative must explain the costs in each category, describe how the program will be implemented and sustained, and outline plans for continuation should Aunt Rita’s Foundation funding not be awarded.

  • 501(c)3 DETERMINATION 

    Please upload your most recent/valid 501(c)(3) letter from the IRS in Pdf format. 
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  • 990 FORM 

    Please provide your organization's most recent 990 form in Pdf format.
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  • PROGRAM BUDGET 

    Provide a detailed budget in Pdf format of the specific program for which your agency is seeking support as detailed above. Please note that this budget should outline and be labeled with the specific program in which your agency is seeking funding for, not the entire organizational budget.
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  • BUDGET NARRATIVE 

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  • Applications must be completed and received by 5:00 pm. (AZ time) on December 12, 2025.

    Please email auntrita@auntritas.org with any questions or concerns you may have regarding the application process.

    Notifications of acceptance or rejection will be communicated once applications are reviewed and selected by the committee; agency’s should expect grant announcements to be made by or before January 31, 2026.

    ALL SELECTED AGENCIES WILL BE REQUIRED TO DEMONSTRATE SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF THEIR PROGRAM IN ORDER TO RECEIVE FUNDING. THIS DETERMINATION WILL BE MADE EXCLUSIVELY BY AUNT RITA'S FOUNDATION PARTNER AGENDCY GRANT SELECTION COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. 

  • Thank you for your interest in joining Aunt Rita’s Foundation as a 2026 Partner Agency and standing with us in or mission of ending HIV in Arizona!

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