Showcasing Nonprofit Excellence
NPO Desert Fast Pitch is Coachella Vally’s highly anticipated “Shark Tank” style nonprofit pitch competition.
NPO Desert Fast Pitch is an annual nonprofit pitch competition presented by the Regional Access Project Foundation and NPO Centric. The program provides selected nonprofit organizations with training, coaching, mentorship, and opportunities to compete for funding while building the skills and confidence needed to advance their missions.
Exposure to the NPO Desert Fast Pitch program immensely benefits the participating nonprofits through visibility and growth.
Congratulations to the NPO Desert Fast Pitch 2026 Winners!
First Place and winner of a $20,000 cash grant:
Second Place and winner of a $15,000 cash grant: 
Third Place and winner of a $10,000: 
We are honored to introduce this year’s nonprofit leaders that are committed to addressing some of the community’s most pressing needs. They represent a diverse cross-section of nonprofits serving the Coachella Valley and surrounding communities.
Congratulations to these outstanding NPO Desert Fast Pitch contestants of 2026 who participated in the program!
A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors!
