Giving Tree Grants
The Giving Tree Grants fund Arkansas-based projects that address urgent community needs, supporting both capacity building and direct services with an emphasis on measurable impact and local priorities.
Funder: Arkansas Community Foundation
Due Dates: August 15, 2026 (Full application deadline for July 10–August 15, 2026 cycle)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $250 to $8,000 depending on county; most grants are $500–$5,000 and are for one year.
Summary: Supports local Arkansas projects addressing community needs with potential for significant impact; funding decisions are made by local affiliate leaders.
Description
The Arkansas Community Foundation's Giving Tree Grants program funds a wide variety of charitable projects and programs that address immediate local needs and have the potential for statewide impact. Grants are awarded annually through a competitive process managed by 29 local affiliate offices, each with their own funding priorities and advisory committees. Supported activities include capacity building (such as staff training, facility upgrades, or organizational improvements) and direct project or program support (such as food distribution, health services, educational initiatives, and more). Proposals are evaluated on potential community impact, organizational readiness, clarity of objectives, and plans for measuring success.
