The United Way of Northeast Arkansas is seeking applications for its 2026 Community Impact Grant Program.
Donor Name: United Way of Northeast Arkansas
State: Arkansas
County: Clay County (AR), Craighead County (AR), Cross County (AR), Greene County (AR), Jackson County (AR), Lawrence County (AR), Mississippi County (AR), Poinsett County (AR), Randolph County (AR)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/30/2026
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Community Impact Grants for the 2027 fiscal year will be awarded in the Summer of 2026. Community Impact Grants are available to organizations that serve or operate in Clay, Craighead, Cross, Greene, Jackson, Lawrence, Poinsett, Randolph, and Mississippi counties.
Focus and Priorities
Successful applicants will present programmatic needs and demonstrate how grant funding would strengthen the work of their agency within United Way’s focus areas:
- Youth Opportunity – They create pathways for young people to reach their goals, from early childhood education to college and career success. Together, they are helping young people realize their full potential.
- Financial Security – They connect people to education, tools, and job training so they have financial freedom and peace of mind. Together, they can create a stronger financial future for every generation.
- Healthy Community – They improve access to nutritious food and quality health education and services, so people have the resources they need to lead healthy lives. Together, they can improve health and well-being for all.
- Community Resiliency – They help communities prepare for, prevent, and respond to challenges, from crisis support and disaster relief to environmental protection. Together, they can address urgent needs today for a better tomorrow.
Funding Information
A total distribution amount of $250,000 will be awarded.
Grant Period
If awarded, monthly payments will begin January 15, 2027 and run through December 16, 2027.
Requirements
All applicants must meet and provide evidence of the following requirements:
- Recognized 501 (c)3 non-profit, tax exempt organization
- Locally based volunteer board that meets at least quarterly and elects officers
- Current audit with copy of management letter and IRS form 990. All documentation must be for the same year (tax year and end date should be the same year end date as the audit) if no audit is conducted, please provide the highest level of externally prepared financial statement with balance sheet.
- Articles of incorporation
- Overall operating budget
- 12 month budget for programmatic funding
- Supplemental information as requested
- Serves clients in Clay, Craighead, Cross, Greene, Jackson, Lawrence, Lawrence, Poinsett, Randolph, and Mississippi counties.
For more information, visit UWNA.
