Environment & Sustainability

Our environment is one of the most highly valued attributes of our state, and a top priority of residents. The Arizona Community Foundation and our donors support programs that protect, preserve and responsibly manage Arizona’s natural resources.

An ACF of Sedona Board of Advisors member enjoys the beauty of the Verde River near Cottonwood.
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Perry

Support Environment & Sustainability

The funds listed below support grant funding for projects and programs that enhance Arizona’s environment and sustainability efforts.

Grantee Spotlight

From Our Collaborators

Two girls wayfinding at The Arboretum of Flagstaff.
Our EcoExplorers Summer Camp provides hands-on experience for kindergardeners through fifth graders to identify native edible and medicinal plants, explore the pond ecosystem, and navigate through the forest using a map and compass.

Dr. Kris Haskins

Executive Director of The Arboretum at Flagstaff, an ACF grant recipient

Nonprofit Spotlight

From Our Collaborators

The volunteers, donors, and partners who support the Arizona Elk Society have leveraged their love of elk and the outdoors to effect change statewide, bringing much-needed awareness to threatened wildlife habitats and ensuring the joy of the outdoors is passed on to future generations.

Stephen Clark

Executive Director of the Arizona Elk Society, an ACF nonprofit fundholder

Support Animal Welfare

The funds listed below support grant funding for projects and programs that address animal welfare in communities across the state.

Make a difference

You can also work with us to create your own named fund to support environmental organizations.

You can also work with us to create your own named fund to support environmental organizations.