Here are a few grant opportunities that your nonprofit might be eligible for.
Better Together
First Horizon Foundation, the private charitable foundation of First Horizon and IBERIABANK, launched the “Better Together” grant campaign to award $100,000 to nonprofits serving Arkansas communities.
The foundation will award five grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to Northwest Arkansas-based nonprofits. Eligible nonprofits must be 501c3 organizations and be based in or serve Arkansas communities.
Grant proposals for projects and initiatives will be accepted through June 30. Selected recipients will be notified in August.
Local Food Grants
Arkansas Community Foundation is seeking proposals for projects that will increase Arkansans’ access to locally grown and produced foods and/or strengthen the local food ecosystem, including:
- Programs that help Arkansas-based small farmers and food producers connect to markets, build operational capacity (for example, through training, certification, support for back-office financial management) or expand production.
- Programs that pilot innovative strategies to connect Arkansans to more locally grown produce, either at market rate (for example, online farmers markets) or through emergency food distribution for those experiencing food insecurity.
Grants applications are due by July 1. Awards will range from $10,000 to $15,000.
Local Food Grants
Arkansas Community Foundation is seeking proposals for projects that will increase Arkansans’ access to locally grown and produced foods and/or strengthen the local food ecosystem, including:
- Programs that help Arkansas-based small farmers and food producers connect to markets, build operational capacity (for example, through training, certification, support for back-office financial management) or expand production.
- Programs that pilot innovative strategies to connect Arkansans to more locally grown produce, either at market rate (for example, online farmers markets) or through emergency food distribution for those experiencing food insecurity.
Grants applications are due by July 1. Awards will range from $10,000 to $15,000.
LGBTQ Arkansans
A new statewide fund will support organizations working to improve the quality of life for LGBTQ Arkansans. The initiative is launching with philanthropic support from the Alice L. Walton Foundation and from Olivia and Tom Walton through the Walton Family Foundation. Organizations offering legal, health, education and advocacy services, along with other high-demand needs will be eligible for grants.
The $1 million fund will distribute grants of $25,000 and above for Arkansas-based organizations that provide critical services to the LGBTQ community. National entities with a local presence, established in-state partnerships and strong community relationships will also qualify.
The Arkansas Community Foundation is currently developing an application process and expect to begin accepting proposals within the next few months.
