The Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Foundation and Arkansas Community Foundation have partnered to provide grants for programs benefiting African Americans.
Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Foundation, in partnership with Arkansas Community Foundation, is awarding grants to programs that benefit African American or underserved populations in Arkansas. Nonprofits with programs focusing on education, health and wellness, youth development, strengthening families and economic development are eligible to apply. Proposals will be accepted online now through April 1.
Criteria for funding:
Funds from Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Foundation cannot be allocated for salary support or to support general operating budgets outside the specific proposal or project.
Priority consideration for grants:
Requests that show multiple sponsoring agencies/organizations.
Requests that include evidence of local financial support (including, but not limited to, in-kind support.)
Requests that demonstrate collaborative ventures among organizations within the community.
Requests that have promise for sustainability beyond the period of the grant.
Requests that show an innovative approach to community challenges.
All geographic sections of the state are eligible. Only 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, hospitals, public schools, and government agencies are eligible to apply now through April 1 at www.arcf.org/ABHOF. Grants typically range from $1000-$2500. Scholarship requests will not be considered. Organizations that do not qualify for tax-exempt status are not eligible.
