The Awesome Foundation
Awesome micro-grants
No-strings $1,000 grants for creative projects, chosen by local or topic chapters. There's no Arkansas chapter, so an Arkansas school would look to a worldwide topic chapter or one where it has roots.
- Amount
- $1,000 (or the local equivalent)
- Can a for-profit school apply?
- Yes, a for-profit school can apply
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Who this fits
- Microschool · Private school · Homeschool co‑opAnyone can apply, including for-profit schools and families. But there's no Arkansas chapter, and most chapters prefer projects in their own city.
- New schools
- Brand-new schools can apply
- Where
- National: schools in any US state
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026on awesomefoundation.org
Unconfirmed: check with the funder
We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.
- Will a worldwide topic chapter fund a project at an Arkansas school?
How to apply
- Step 1: Pick a chapter that fits your project (look at the Worldwide topic chapters)
- Step 2: Fill out the short online application
- Step 3: Say in your application if you've applied to other chapters too
Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.
Who can apply
“Anyone is eligible for a grant — individuals, groups, and organizations alike.”
Each chapter picks its own winners and decides what “awesome” means. Chapters are mostly city-based; the site lists no Arkansas chapter. A few worldwide topic chapters (such as Conservation and Climate, and Disability) are listed. The grants have no strings attached and aren't loans.
- A creative, community-minded project
- Apply to a chapter (no Arkansas chapter exists)
Timing
No deadline. Most chapters choose a winner monthly, and many keep earlier applications in the running.