While the bulk of Community Foundation grants and charitable contributions are designated by our donors, we also provide grants to nonprofits through local Affiliate-based Giving Tree grant cycles and certain statewide grant programs with a targeted focus.
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Access to Local Foods Grants
Access to Local Foods Grants support nonprofits who are helping to increase Arkansans’ access to locally grown and produced foods and/or working to strengthen the local food ecosystem.
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Giving Tree Grants
Giving Tree Endowments at the local and state level make annual grants through a competitive process to support a variety of causes, based on changing community needs. Committees of local leaders in each community determine the best use of Giving Tree grant funds.
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Early Literacy Grants
The Community Foundation has joined forces with Excel by Eight to help every child in Arkansas read at grade level by the end of third grade.
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Food Security Grants
The Community Foundation’s Food Security focus area is aimed at reducing food insecurity and increasing the number of Arkansans who have consistent, secure access to healthy food.
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Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Grants
Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Foundation helps provide a support system for Arkansas nonprofits working to create positive change for underserved populations.