Giving Tree Grants (AR Community Foundation)
Eligibility
Arkansas nonprofits and K-12 schools. Applications are made through local county affiliates of the AR Community Foundation. Eligibility and focus areas vary by county.
Program Goals
Giving Tree Grants support local community needs through county-level ARCF affiliates. Education, STEM access, and technology programs are eligible uses depending on local affiliate priorities.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Applications are submitted through the local county ARCF affiliate. Contact your county affiliate for current cycle dates. The statewide August 15 cycle is now closed — monitor arcf.org for the next cycle.
Cycle Notes
Annual cycle. The 2026 cycle closed August 15. Next cycle dates TBD. Monitor arcf.org and your local county affiliate for upcoming opportunities.
Grant Award Amount
Award amounts vary by county affiliate and project. Check your local ARCF affiliate for current award ranges.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit for real-world challenges
- Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
- Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the AR Community Foundation grant process work?
Grants are made through local county affiliates, not a single statewide application. Each county affiliate has its own focus areas and award amounts.
Is the 2026 cycle still open?
No. The August 15, 2026 cycle is closed. Monitor arcf.org for next cycle dates.
Which county should I apply through?
Apply through the ARCF affiliate in your school's county. Find your affiliate at arcf.org.
What types of programs are funded?
Education, community development, and local needs programs. STEM and technology projects are eligible depending on local priorities.
How can Forward Education help?
We can help frame your STEM program in terms of local community impact that aligns with ARCF affiliate priorities.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Arkansas standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing
- Letters of support
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence
