Timothy T. Day Foundation Grants $100,000 to Arizona Program
The funding will help Imprints of Honor expand its oral history education initiative for Arizona student veterans.
Updated on Oct. 19, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The Timothy T. Day Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to the nonprofit Imprints of Honor. This investment supports the expansion of an oral history project that pairs students with veterans to preserve military accounts across Arizona.
Why it matters
The grant aims to remove financial hurdles for schools and boost participation among Marine Corps veterans. By funding curriculum and training, the initiative helps students develop leadership skills while ensuring firsthand historical narratives are documented.
The grant supports 33 school chapters, including seven newly established in Arizona for the 2026-27 school year. The nonprofit has interviewed over 3,400 veterans since 1998, with Marine Corps veterans currently representing 13% of that total.
The players
Timothy T. Day Foundation
This philanthropic organization provides financial grants to support educational initiatives and veteran-focused outreach programs.
Imprints of Honor
Based in Phoenix, this nonprofit operates a nationwide oral history program that connects students with military veterans for research and storytelling.
The details
Participating schools receive standardized curriculum, teacher training, and software licenses that allow students to research, interview, and write about local veterans. The organization currently maintains an interest list of 200 veterans and covers all participation fees for Title I schools to ensure broader access.
Timeline
1998: The student oral history project began.
2009: Imprints of Honor was established as a nonprofit.
2026-27 school year: Seven new Arizona chapters were established.
April 25, 2027: The next annual book reception will occur.
Market Landscape
The expansion of the Imprints of Honor program follows a documented trend of incorporating oral history projects into K-12 education to foster civic engagement. This initiative positions the nonprofit as a leader in providing extracurricular curriculum for history and social studies departments.
Title I schools can now access the program without paying participation fees, significantly lowering the barrier to entry for local districts. Students and educators in communities like Fountain Hills, Mesa, and Scottsdale can now utilize the organization's provided software and training resources.
The takeaway
Preserving military history requires active collaboration between schools and the veteran community to remain sustainable. Schools interested in the program should audit their history curriculum to identify how these oral history resources can enhance existing classroom learning.
Further reading
Learn more about local efforts to support education and community service in Arizona Philanthropy.
More information
Veterans interested in participating in the program can sign up through the veteran registration portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Your Valley.
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