The United Way of Central Arkansas is seeking applications for its 2024 Spring Community Impact Grant.
Donor Name: United Way of Central Arkansas
State: Arkansas
County: Conway County (AR), Faulkner County (AR), Perry County (AR), Van Buren County (AR)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/01/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Community Impact Grants are available to organizations that serve or operate in Faulkner, Conway, Perry and/or Van Buren counties.
Focus Areas and Priorities
Successful applicants will present programmatic or capacity building needs and demonstrate how grant funding would strengthen the work of their agency within United Way’s focus areas of Education, Financial Stability, and/or Health.
- Education – Preparing children, youth, and young adults to succeed in school and life.
- Financial Stability – Helping individuals and families pave a path to financial independence.
- Health – Supporting basic human needs and helping individuals live healthy, independent lives.
In addition, grant applicants must demonstrate how their work identifies and directly impacts one or both of the target populations:
- Those experiencing racial/ethnic disparities;
- Individuals and families living below the ALICE threshold.
Funding Information
Grant requests for $5,000 or below will not be considered for this grant cycle.
Uses of funds
Grant funds may be spent on programmatic or capacity building needs.
Eligibility Requirements
All applicants must meet and provide evidence of the following requirements:
- Recognized 501(c)3 non-profit, tax exempt organization and/or a tax-exempt entity by the IRS;
- Locally based volunteer board that meets at least quarterly and elects officers;
- Registration with the Arkansas Secretary of State, if required;
- Have a policy of non-discrimination (board, staff, volunteers and clients);
- Have at least one paid employee;
- Compliant with all applicable anti-terrorist financing and asset control laws as outlined by the federal Patriot Act;
- Serves clients in Faulkner, Conway, Perry and/or Van Buren counties.
For more information, visit UWCA.
