Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Foundation (through Arkansas Community Foundation)
Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Foundation grants
Small grants for Arkansas nonprofits running education, youth, family or health programs for African American or other underserved communities. A nonprofit school could apply for a specific program.
- Amount
- Grants typically range from $1,000 to $2,500
- Can a for-profit school apply?
- No: for-profit schools excluded
- Deadline
- Apr 1, 2027 (178 days left)
- Who this fits
- Private school · MicroschoolFor 501(c)(3) nonprofits with programs for African American or other underserved Arkansans; education is named. Homeschool groups aren't named, and for-profit schools can't apply.
- New schools
- Not stated for new schools
- Where
- Arkansas only
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026on arcf.org
Unconfirmed: check with the funder
We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.
- Whether a private school's program for its own students counts as serving the community.
What to do now
- Step 1: Pick one program that serves underserved students and families
- Step 2: Write up the need, your plan, how you'll measure results and a budget
- Step 3: Apply online between Feb 1 and April 1
Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.
Who can apply
“501(c) (3) nonprofit organizations, hospitals, public schools and government agencies are eligible to apply.”
Programs must benefit “African American or other underserved populations in Arkansas.” The page says requests for capital campaigns, ongoing costs like salaries or rent, scholarships, multi-year projects and “sectarian religious purposes” generally are not considered.
- 501(c)(3) status
- A program serving African American or other underserved Arkansans
- Not for salaries, rent or building costs
Timing
The application period is open Feb 1 to April 1 each year.