Giving Tree Grants
The Giving Tree Grant Program funds local Arkansas projects in areas like education, health, and community capacity-building, prioritizing initiatives that address immediate needs and have potential for broader impact.
Funder: Arkansas Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application opens, projected) | February 2027 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants range from $250 to $4,000 depending on affiliate; most awards are one-time, project-based.
Summary: Supports local and statewide community projects in Arkansas through competitive, place-based grants managed by local affiliate offices.
Key Information: Place-based: applicant must serve or impact the county of the affiliate office where applying.
Description
The Giving Tree Grant Program, administered by the Arkansas Community Foundation, provides annual, competitive grants to support a wide variety of community projects and capacity-building initiatives throughout Arkansas. Each of the Foundation’s 29 affiliate offices manages its own Giving Tree Endowment and makes funding decisions based on local priorities and needs. Projects may include equipment upgrades, staff training, strategic planning, food distribution, educational outreach, health screenings, and more. The program is designed to address immediate local needs and projects with the potential for broader impact, with a strong emphasis on relevance to the specific county served by the affiliate.
