Arizona teachers have a reason to cheer this football season. Through the SRP Touchdowns for Teachers™ program, two educators will be selected to receive a $500 grant every time the Arizona Cardinals score a touchdown during the regular season, turning game-day excitement into support for local classrooms.
Now in its seventh year, this partnership between Salt River Project and the Arizona Cardinals helps teachers provide essential classroom needs. Grants can be used for anything from basic supplies to hands-on learning tools, giving educators the flexibility to support their students in meaningful ways.
To date, Touchdowns for Teachers has awarded more than $329,000 to 658 Arizona teachers.
“SRP is deeply committed to Arizona’s future, and teachers are at the heart of that future,” said Anita Tarango, SRP Manager of Community Engagement Strategy. “Our partnership with the Arizona Cardinals helps us reach more educators in the Valley. It’s one of the many ways SRP invests in education and supports those shaping the next generation.”
In 2024, SRP invested more than $2 million in education initiatives. From hands-on teacher workshops to classroom grants, SRP supports educators as they innovate, inspire, and create inclusive learning environments. To learn more about SRP’s education programs and grant opportunities, visit srp.net/education.
WHEN & WHERE:
- Arizona teachers can apply for Touchdowns for Teachers grants starting August 1 through the final regular season game of the Arizona Cardinals.
- Applications are available at srp.net/teacher.
DETAILS:
- For more information or to apply, visit srp.net/teacher.
- Grants are open to teachers employed at a public, charter, or nonprofit private schools in Arizona.
- Funds can be used to support any classroom-related need, from basic supplies to enrichment tools.
SRP is a community-based, not-for-profit public power utility and the largest electricity provider in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, serving about 1.1 million customers. SRP provides water to about 2.5 million Valley residents, delivering more than 244 billion gallons of water (750,000 acre-feet) each year, and manages a 13,000-square-mile watershed that includes an extensive system of reservoirs, wells, irrigation laterals, and 131 miles of canals.