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GrantWhere: Arkansas only, local areaArkansas only, local area$Who gets the money: Goes to the schoolClosed for this round

United Way of Northeast Arkansas

Community Impact Grants

Yearly program grants for nonprofits serving nine northeast Arkansas counties, paid monthly over the following year. Youth Opportunity (early childhood education through college and career) is one of four focus areas.

Amount
A total distribution amount of $250,000 will be awarded.
Can a for-profit school apply?
✕No: for-profit schools excluded
Deadline
Apr 30, 2026 (passed)
Who this fits
Private school · Microschool · Homeschool co‑opPage says 501(c)(3) nonprofits; it does not mention schools by name. A nonprofit private school or co-op with 501(c)(3) status fits the wording. Programs must reach ALICE-level families or address racial or ethnic disparities.?Religious schools: not stated, ask the funder
New schools
Not stated for new schools
Where
Arkansas only, local area
Last checked
Oct 10, 2026on uwnea.org
See the funder’s page↗(opens uwnea.org in a new tab)

Unconfirmed: check with the funder

We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.

  • ?Per-grant amounts not posted
  • ?2027 timeline not posted

What to do now

  1. Step 1: Watch for the April 1 opening
  2. Step 2: Gather 990, audit or financial statements, articles and budgets
  3. Step 3: Show how the program serves ALICE families
  4. Step 4: Apply by April 30

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

Who can apply

“Recognized 501 (c)3 non-profit, tax exempt organization”
In the funder’s own words, from uwnea.org, checked Oct 10, 2026.
  • Recognized 501(c)(3)
  • Local volunteer board that meets at least quarterly
  • Audit with management letter and IRS 990, or the highest level of externally prepared financial statement
  • Articles of incorporation
  • Overall operating budget and 12-month program budget
  • Serve clients in the listed counties

Timing

Yearly: application opens April 1, due April 30, awards announced June 25, paid monthly the next calendar year. Next dates not posted.

Not legal or tax advice. Whether your school should be for-profit or a nonprofit, or take on a loan, is a decision for your CPA or attorney. Always confirm the details on the funder’s own page before you apply.

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This is not legal, tax or financial advice. Whether your school should be for-profit or a nonprofit, or take on a loan, is a decision for your CPA or attorney. Always confirm the details on the funder’s own page before you apply.

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