Grants

Grants of up to $50,000 a year per organization for churches, ministries and nonprofits whose request matches the Foundation's priorities.

Amount: Up to $50,000 per year per organization
Can a for-profit school apply?: No: 501(c)(3) only
Deadline: Rolling
Who this fits: Private school · Homeschool co‑opChurches, ministries and nonprofits, so a church-run or nonprofit school or co-op could apply. Not for-profit schools.
New schools: Not stated for new schools
Where: Arkansas
Last checked: Oct 1, 2026on methodistfoundationar.org

Apply on the funder’s site

How to apply

Step 1: Read the Foundation's grant priorities
Step 2: Apply through its grant portal

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Who can apply

“The Grant Administration Committee will consider grant applications from non-profit organizations and non-United Methodist institutions. The applications must address one of the Priorities…”

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

Relevant only to a church-run or nonprofit school or co-op. It doesn't fund physical property improvements.

Methodist churches/ministries or nonprofits
Must match MFA priorities
No physical property improvements

Timing

Through the Foundation's grant portal; reviewed by its grant committee.

Who can apply

“The Grant Administration Committee will consider grant applications from non-profit organizations and non-United Methodist institutions. The applications must address one of the Priorities…”

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

Relevant only to a church-run or nonprofit school or co-op. It doesn't fund physical property improvements.

Methodist churches/ministries or nonprofits

Must match MFA priorities

No physical property improvements