[Arkansas Community Foundation](https://www.arcf.org)

April 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)

Typical awards range from $1,000 to $2,500, one-year grants.

Supports Arkansas nonprofits serving underserved, especially African American, communities in areas such as education, health, youth, families, and economic development.

No support for salaries, ongoing administrative costs, or general operating budgets.

--- ## Description The Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Grants, administered by the Arkansas Community Foundation in partnership with the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Foundation, support nonprofit organizations across Arkansas working to create positive change for underserved populations, especially African American communities. The program funds initiatives in education, health and wellness, youth development, strengthening families, and economic development. Grants are intended for specific projects or programs and are evaluated based on community benefit, organizational capacity, measurable outcomes, sustainability, and collaboration. --- ## Due Dates - April 2027 (Full application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant awards range from **$1,000 to $2,500**. - Grants are for a **one-year period**. - No multi-year proposals are accepted. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible applicants:** - 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations - Hospitals - Public schools - Government agencies - Must be located in Arkansas or serve Arkansas communities. - Organizations without tax-exempt status are **not eligible**. - Grants are available statewide. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online via the [Arkansas Community Foundation](https://www.arcf.org/apply/nonprofits/apply-for-black-hall-of-fame-grants) grant portal. - Applicants must provide: - Organization background and community need addressed - Description of program activities and initiatives - Evidence of organizational capacity to deliver results - Measurable outcomes and evaluation plan - Budget specifying how the grant will be used (no general operating or salary support) - Plan for sustainability and collaboration - Final grant reports are required, typically after one year. --- ## Additional Information - **Not funded:** - Salaries, rent, utilities, or other ongoing administrative costs - General operating budgets outside the specific project - Annual fundraising or capital campaigns - Sectarian religious or political projects - Scholarships/fellowships for formal education - Multi-year proposals - Priority is given to projects that demonstrate: - Clear community benefit - Organizational capacity and sustainability - Collaboration with other organizations - Local financial support and likelihood of future support --- ## External Links - [Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Grants Program Page](https://www.arcf.org/apply/nonprofits/apply-for-black-hall-of-fame-grants) - [Arkansas Community Foundation Home](https://www.arcf.org) - [Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Foundation](http://www.arblackhalloffame.org/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|------------------------------------------------| | Email | arcf@arcf.org | | Phone | 501-372-1116 | | Contact Form | [Contact ARCF](https://www.arcf.org/contact/) |

Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Grants

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