Arkansas Full Table Fund
The Arkansas Full Table Fund from the Arkansas Community Foundation supports innovative, systems-focused projects to improve food security and nutrition across Arkansas.
Funder: Arkansas Community Foundation
Due Dates: November 23, 2026 (Notice of Intent) | December 7, 2026 (Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000 (Advocate/Strengthen) or $100,000 (Innovate) for pilot phase (24 months); total program funding ~$10M.
Summary: Supports Arkansas-based projects advancing food security via advocacy, system improvement, and innovative community solutions.
Key Information: Notice of Intent is strongly encouraged but not required; projects must be implemented entirely in Arkansas.
Description
The Arkansas Full Table Fund, administered by the Arkansas Community Foundation, is a major statewide initiative to address food insecurity in Arkansas. The program funds projects that advocate for increased participation in federal nutrition programs, strengthen the charitable food system, and test innovative, community-driven solutions. Three funding streams—Advocate, Strengthen, and Innovate—support projects ranging from outreach and systems change to organizational infrastructure and novel approaches to food access. The Fund emphasizes sustainable, systems-level interventions with the potential for lasting impact.
