Giving Tree Grants
The Giving Tree Grant Program funds Arkansas projects that strengthen local capacity and deliver direct community services with measurable impact, supporting both immediate needs and broader statewide initiatives.
Funder: Arkansas Community Foundation
Due Dates: February 15, 2026 | August 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $250 to $4,000 depending on affiliate and county; most grants are one-time, single-year awards.
Summary: Supports local Arkansas projects and programs with statewide impact, focusing on capacity building and direct community services through local affiliate offices.
Description
The Giving Tree Grant Program, administered by the Arkansas Community Foundation, provides competitive grants to support a wide variety of projects and programs that address both immediate local needs and broader statewide impact in Arkansas. Grants are made possible through Giving Tree Endowments at 29 affiliate offices, each managed by local committees who determine funding priorities for their communities. Funding can support capacity building (e.g., equipment, facility improvements, staff training, organizational planning) or project/program support (e.g., food pantry expansion, mobile libraries, health screenings, museum exhibits, mentoring programs). Proposals are evaluated for their potential community impact, appropriateness of grant size, clarity of impact measurement, organizational capacity, and direct effect on the county served.
