GLENDALE, AZ — The Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority is giving out $6.3 million to schools and youth sports groups, the most the organization has ever given out in a single grant cycle.
The record amount of grant money is available because of the amount of revenue generated in 2024 and 2025 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale – the home of the Arizona Cardinals and where the biggest concerts in the state are held.
AZSTA’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget has the largest adjusted gross revenue for events – $14,058,641 – in the organization’s history, an AZSTA spokesperson told the Business Journal.
Funds are going to 36 sports-related projects across Maricopa County.
