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Philantrophy & Partnerships

Guidelines and Eligibility Requirements

AREAS OF FOCUS:

  • Health and Wellbeing
  • Environment
  • Culture and Heritage
  • Education
  • Technical and Vocational Skills Training
  • Local Business Development
  • Agriculture Development
  • Community Infrastructure and Services
  • Social, Sport, and Recreational Activities
  • Reducing Inequalities
  • Sponsorships (aligned with the areas above)

Applications must support the needs of the communities in areas where Resolution Copper operates. This includes Superior, Globe, Miami, San Carlos, Kearny, Winkelman, Hayden, Queen Valley, Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, and Florence.

AREAS WE DO NOT SUPPORT:

Resolution Copper will not provide social investments to the
following types of organizations and requests:

  • Individuals
  • Exclusive/Private Clubs
  • Religious Congregations
  • Tours and Entertainment Expenses
  • Political Candidates or Political Action Committees
  • Private Organizations or Institutions Controlled by Elected Officials
  • Organizations or Institutions with Conflicts of Interest with Resolution Coppe

PROGRAM GUIDELINES FOR CORPORATE GIVING AND PARTNERSHIPS:

Programs must support the needs of the communities in areas where Resolution Copper operates. This includes Superior, Globe, Miami, Hayden, Kearny, Winkelman, Queen Valley, Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, and Sam Carlos and excludes all other major Valley cities.

Applicants must complete an online application found on the Resolution Copper website, outlining the program and its benefits, and include a specific funding request. Organizations may apply only twice per year, specifying the timeframe. In addition to the application, these partnership requests must contain:

  • Nonprofit Status: All organizations must provide proof of nonprofit status qualification, with the exception of academic institutions.
  • Employee Volunteerism: Applicants should indicate opportunities for employee volunteerism.

If Request for Funding is Approved:

  • The organization must be set up as a vendor for Resolution Copper, which will require additional information and documentation.
  • A signed agreement (specific to the funding or partnership) may be required.

QUARTERLY DEADLINES:

  • First: February 1, 2024
  • Second: May 1, 2024
  • Third: August 1, 2024
  • Fourth: November 1,2024

Applications are reviewed four to six weeks after the application deadline. They must be received at least twelve weeks before the date when the funding is needed.

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Our Work

Teamwork Powers 46 Level Upgrade

Deep underground at Resolution Copper, crews recently completed a major upgrade to the 46 Level pump station, modernizing a critical system that helps manage water in the mine's underground workings.

A Decade of Showing Up

Since 2016, Resolution Copper has invested more than $20 million through more than 900 partnerships supporting rural Arizona communities.Those partnerships span education, health and wellbeing, culture and heritage, environmental stewardship, business development, recreation and community economic development.

More Than a Game: How Baseball Became a Classroom

Since 2012, Resolution Copper and the Arizona Diamondbacks have worked together to create opportunities for Arizona youth, educators and communities. What started with Science of Baseball has grown into teacher workshops, hands-on STEM experiences, youth baseball clinics, Tribal youth programming and community recreation.

Stewardship Starts Here | Stephen’s Story

Stephen learned early in life that taking care of the environment matters. His father spent his career working in renewable energy and taught him the importance of respecting the earth and preserving it for future generations. Those lessons stuck.

From Trails to Roadsides: Stewardship in Action

There are plenty of things you might expect to see during a day at Resolution Copper. Engineers solving problems. Teams working underground. People in meetings. Hard hats, high-vis and plenty of equipment.

Home Again: Mike’s Story

A Superior native reflects on leaving home, coming back and building a career close to the place that shaped him. Growing up in Superior, Arizona, Mike spent his afternoons coming home from school, jumping on his dirt bike and heading straight into the desert.

The Descent: What It’s Like Traveling Nearly 7,000 Ft. Underground

From the surface, 7,000 ft. is hard to picture. It is just a number until you walk toward the shaft, pass beneath the headframe and reach the collar, where the scale starts to come into focus. The opening drops below, surrounded by steel, hoisting equipment and the systems that move people safely between the surface and the underground workings.

Testing What Matters Most: How One Team Helped Make Underground Refuge Chambers Even Safer

When people think about mine safety, they often picture hard hats, reflective clothing and safety inspections. Those are all important, but some of the most important safety work happens long before an emergency occurs, through planning, testing and preparation.

8 Billion Gallons Recycled: Our Commitment to Responsible Water Management

Since 2009, Resolution Copper has treated and provided more than 8 billion gallons of water for agricultural use in Arizona. It is a major milestone for a program that starts nearly 7,000 feet underground and ends in local farm fields.