Mayo Clinic in Arizona
The needs of the patient come first.
Local Outreach
Mayo Clinic in Arizona is proud of its many connections to the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale communities, including training local physicians to provide better care for their patients, partnering with community organizations to make health care more accessible and supporting staff members who give selflessly of their time to serve those in need. In Arizona, Mayo Clinic contributes to the efforts that align with the priorities identified in the Community Health Needs Assessment in Maricopa County.
In 2025, those priorities are access to care, cancer care and social drivers of health. The Arizona Community Relations Committee reviews and prioritizes requests for community partnership or sponsorship from Mayo Clinic, including financial, in-kind and human resources.
Community Health Needs Assessment
Mayo Clinic performs a community health needs assessment to better serve its populations. Through this tool we are uniquely poised to study and respond to local health needs.
Request a sponsorship
Please use the following link to submit an application through GrantsConnect. The Applicant Portal Help Center is a helpful resource to answer common questions and troubleshoot login issues.
Please submit your event sponsorship application at least 60 days before your event to allow adequate time for the review process
About Requesting Funding
The Mayo Clinic supports 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that serve local communities within its areas of operation. Geographical proximity varies per Mayo Clinic site and mostly includes the city and county where Mayo Clinic’s facility is operating. However, in some locations within larger metropolitan areas, Mayo Clinic supports nonprofits in multiple counties. The Mayo Clinic Community Contributions Program in Arizona awards sponsorships for events and programs to organizations serving Maricopa County.
Mayo Clinic Community Contributions Program in Arizona
Mayo Clinic in Arizona is a not-for-profit organization with the primary mission of patient care. As a private trust for the public good, Mayo Clinic is dedicated to giving back to its local communities through its Office of Community Relations. Mayo Clinic partners with others to ensure that:
Community investments align with its mission to advance patient care, research and education.
Our community is a welcoming, vibrant and healthy environment for residents and visitors.
Our community is an environment that attracts and sustains a diverse Mayo Clinic workforce to provide the best patient care.
Program Information
Mayo Clinic considers sponsorship requests from registered 501(c)(3) organizations in Maricopa County for sponsorship for new/ongoing programs or other community outreach activities that support the stated goals. These may include:
Health and Human Services
Education and workforce development
Belonging
Youth enrichment
Community events
Each request will be considered for alignment with any of the following health priorities:
Access to care
Social drivers of health
Cancer
Mayo Clinic asks that organizations request funding no more than once per calendar year.
Contact Us
To discuss your proposal prior to submitting a request, please contact us at:
Highlights in Our Community
In 2024, Mayo Clinic in Arizona awarded $627,770 to 49 organizations. Mayo Clinic in Arizona is proud to invest in local initiatives in the communities it serves, including Circle the City, American Heart Association, Phoenix Pride, National Association for Hispanic Nurses, and Cancer Support Community Arizona.
Mayo Clinic employees also volunteered to walk and run in multiple community fundraising events. Mayo Clinic donates $25 for each employee participant to the sponsoring organization of these events.
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Mayo Clinic supports food banks and meal programs for the underserved through multiple community organizations.
• St. Vincent de Paul
• Feed My Starving Children
• St. Mary's Food Bank
• Circle the City Respite Facility for the Homeless
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Mayo Clinic spearheads a collaborative effort across Community Based Organizations, Federally Qualified Health Centers, communities of faith, government and civic organizations providing public health resources and services. The Community Advisory Board was created to serve as a sounding board and to gain insight and input on research, clinical practice, education and health equity initiatives. The board is comprised of more than 30 organizations.
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Mayo Clinic is a referral hospital for multiple community patients referred for specialty care from community health clinics at no cost to the patient nor referring facility.