Giving Tree Grants

Local community grants through Arkansas Community Foundation affiliates.

Amount: Varies by affiliate
Can a for-profit school apply?: No: 501(c)(3) only
Deadline: Next round not posted
Who this fits: Private school · Homeschool co‑op · Microschool501(c)(3)s, schools and agencies in participating counties: fits a nonprofit private school or a co-op with 501(c)(3) status; an LLC should ask the affiliate.
New schools: Not stated for new schools
Where: Arkansas
Last checked: Oct 1, 2026on arcf.org

What to do now

Step 1: Check the affiliate list to see whether your county takes part
Step 2: Ask the affiliate whether a private for-profit school counts as a “school”

Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.

“Any 501c3 public charity, school, hospital or government agency serving the counties where we're making grants is eligible to apply.”

In the funder’s own words, from arcf.org, checked Oct 1, 2026.

It's unclear whether “school” covers a for-profit school. Marked “nonprofits only” until an affiliate confirms otherwise, so ask yours.

Two cycles a year. The 2026 cycles were Jan 10–Feb 15 and Jul 10–Aug 15. 2027 dates not posted yet.

Who can apply

“Any 501c3 public charity, school, hospital or government agency serving the counties where we're making grants is eligible to apply.”

In the funder’s own words, from arcf.org, checked Oct 1, 2026.

It's unclear whether “school” covers a for-profit school. Marked “nonprofits only” until an affiliate confirms otherwise, so ask yours.

Serve the counties of a participating affiliate