Local Giving, Community Impact

2026 GIVING TIMELINE

2026 Community Giving Process (NEW)

Invitation-Only Model

Beginning in 2026, all community giving requests are accepted by invitation only.

This redesigned approach allows Arizona Complete Health to:

• Align funding with priority health outcomes and community needs
• Direct resources where they can make the greatest impact
• Create a more predictable and streamlined annual giving process

All application types—Event Sponsorships, Outcomes-Based Grants, and Capital Grants—open at the same time on:

Applications will open in January 2026 (date to be announced)

There are no application closing dates. Organizations will receive an invitation to apply based on alignment, readiness, and available funding.

If you have been invited to apply, you will receive an invitation code from your Community Relations Lead to access the application portal.

How to Apply (UPDATED)

Applications are submitted through the Arizona Complete Health Community Giving Portal.

Applications are available by invitation only.
A valid invitation code is required to begin an application.

If you have questions about the process or believe your organization may align with Arizona Complete Health’s priorities, please contact your Community Relations Lead.

2026 Community Giving Webinar Schedule 

January 13, 2026 – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm / REGISTER HERE
January 15, 2026 – 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm / REGISTER HERE

Fulfilling its ongoing mission to improve the health of the community one person as a time, Arizona Complete Health (AzCH) targets philanthropic investments toward programs, projects and organizations that can demonstrate improving community-level health outcomes. AzCH aligns those investments with social and economic needs that individuals experience that affect their ability to maintain their health and well-being.

All applications for philanthropic support must align to one or more of the following priorities. Please consider both statewide priorities.

Please note, AzCH does not philanthropically fund any service that would otherwise be considered a billable service under one of our health plan products. If you’re interested in providing billable services to AzCH members, please visit: https://www.azcompletehealth.com/providers/become-a-provider.html.

Statewide Priorities/Areas of Alignment:

• a. Housing and/or shelter (such as transitional housing, emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing subsidies, housing vouchers, eviction prevention interventions, movein assistance, and development of affordable or special population housing using a Housing First approach),
  
• b. Activities to address food insecurity and/or nutrition for services that are not covered by Medicaid,
• c. Utility assistance programs,
• d. Non-medical transportation such as providing access to healthy food, food banks, employment or employment navigation, community-based support programs, or to/from court or incarceration settings,
  
• e. Activities to provide basic amenities like clothing and diapers,
• f. Activities focused on AHCCCS member employment,
  
• g. Activities focused on AHCCCS member educational activities and childhood development,
  
• h. Activities that support workforce development for prospective and current members of the health care workforce, including but not limited to, scholarships and tuition reimbursement (see the note below for additional details),
• i. Activities that reduce recidivism for criminal justice involved populations,  
• j. Activities that address interpersonal and/or environmental safety,
• k. Activities to address social isolation and/or enhance social support,
• l. Activities that address disparate health outcomes,
• m. Activities that increase access and use of outdoor spaces to improve physical and/or mental health,
• n. Activities to improve maternal-child health outcomes that are not covered by Medicaid,
• o. Research activities that support a specific community activity that improves health outcomes. Research activities shall identify how the results will be used to improve member HRSN and shall be detailed in the Contractor’s Community Reinvestment Plan,
• p. Other activities which address specific adverse conditions negatively impacting health outcomes for specific Title XIX/XXI or Non-Title XIX/XXI populations and communities, including, but not limited to, TRBHAs and Tribal populations,
  
• q. Other value-added services as specified in ACOM Policy 404 Section C, and
• r. Other programs that address Health Related Social Needs in the community.

Event Sponsorships

Arizona Complete Health prioritizes funding programs with clearly defined outcomes aligned to our funding priorities rather than sponsoring fundraising events. Event sponsorships may be considered when direct program funding is not feasible, particularly in communities with limited social service infrastructure. Educational events and workforce development opportunities—such as trainings or professional conferences—may also be considered when they demonstrate meaningful community benefit. All event sponsorships must align with Arizona Complete Health’s funding priorities.

Event sponsorship applications must be submitted no less than 60 days prior to the event unless otherwise approved due to extenuating circumstances.

No final report is necessary for event sponsorships.

Outcomes-Based Partnerships (Programmatic Support)

Outcomes-Based Partnerships focus on initiatives with clearly defined goals, measurable outcomes, and a shared commitment to tracking progress over time. These partnerships support programs that demonstrate how activities lead to meaningful health or social impact and use data to inform learning, improvement, and accountability.

Project completion and final report due: 12 months after grant approval date.

Capital Grants

Capital Partnerships support investments in facilities, equipment, or infrastructure that strengthen an organization’s capacity to deliver services. These partnerships focus on projects that improve access, sustainability, and long-term benefit for the communities served. Applications will be accepted for, but not limited to, building/purchasing new facilities, improving/renovating/repairing existing facilities, obtaining vehicles, purchasing training materials, purchasing IT infrastructure/hardware, and buying equipment.

Project completion and final report due: 12 months after grant approval date.

THE COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT APPLICATION PROCESS 

Beginning in 2026, all community giving requests will be accepted by invitation only.

• Applications will open in January 2026 (date to be announced)
• All application types open at the same time
• There are no application closing dates

This approach allows Arizona Complete Health to direct resources toward priority areas and community needs where they can make the greatest impact.

How the Process Works

1. Community partners are invited to apply by an Arizona Complete Health Community Relations Lead
2. Invited partners receive a unique invitation code for each application type
3. Applications are submitted through the Community Giving Portal
4. Requests are reviewed monthly by an internal committee

A valid invitation code is required to access and submit an application.

Arizona Complete Health considers requests for (1) outcomes-based partnerships (programmatic support), (2) event sponsorships, and (3) annual grant support for capital projects. Applications/proposals are submitted through the Grant Portal. Within the portal, you will find separate applications for all three types of support. Please fill out the application that best matches the type of support your organization is seeking.

All grant applications are reviewed by a Sponsorship Committee that encompasses health plan employees from different departments. Here are some demographics of our employees who serve on this committee:

• Race/Ethnicity
  • 48% White
  • 26% Hispanic/Latino
  • 13% Other
  • 4% Asian/Pacific Islander
  • 4% Black or African American
  • 4% Multiracial
• Gender Identity
  • 48% Male
  • 52% Female
• Disability Status
  • 0% people with physical or cognitive disabilities
• Geography
  • 78% Urban
  • 22% Rural
• Education level
  • 35% Bachelor’s Degree
  • 35% Master’s Degree
  • 4% Professional Degree
  • 9% Doctorate Degree

Funding decisions are sent via email to the contact provided in the application. Once processed, organizations will receive funding via check from Centene Management Corporation within 45-60 days.

Please note, applications for event funding must be received at minimum 60 days prior to the event date to be considered for funding. Applications received inside of 60 days will be automatically rejected.

For more information or to arrange a meeting, please contact via email the AzCH Community Affairs lead in your area:

General Questions for:

Statewide & Pima County:
Greg Taylor
Regional Vice President, Community Affairs
Grtaylor@azcompletehealth.com

Statewide & Pinal County:
Melissa Dye
Lead/Community Relations Representative III
Jubia.M.Dye@azcompletehealth.com

Maricopa County:
Elena Cañez
Community Relations Representative III
Elaine.M.Canez@azcompletehealth.com

Cochise, Graham, Greenlee or Santa Cruz Counties:
Sally Holcomb
Community Relations Representative III
SHolcomb@azcompletehealth.com

Western Pima (Ajo Area), La Paz, Mohave, or Yuma Counties:
Maria Chavoya
Community Relations Representative III
MChavoya@azcompletehealth.com

Apache, Coconino, Navajo, Northern Mohave (Colorado City Area) or Yavapai Counties:
Anthony Mancini
Community Relations Representative III
Anthony.mancini@azcompletehealth.com

Gila County:
Tina Brown
Community Relations Representative III
Tina.M.Brown@azcompletehealth.com