Funding Opportunities and Information
External Grant Opportunities
Arkansas Community Foundation – Arkansas Full Table Fund
The Arkansas Community Foundation’s Arkansas Full Table Fund is now accepting applications for a new $10 million grant program focused on advancing solutions to food insecurity across Arkansas.
Applications are open through December 7, 2026.
Funding opportunities are available for projects that increase participation in federal nutrition program and strengthen the charitable food system’s efficiency, infrastructure, and capacity.
Support innovative, community-driven solutions to food insecurity. Grant awards in Phase One may range up to $100,000-$200,000.
Learn more, review eligibility requirements, and apply here:
https://www.arcf.org/full-table-fund/
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Readiness for Resiliency Program (R4R)
helps small businesses put plans in place to prepare for disaster and provides immediate emergency funding when necessary. Businesses are asked to complete a four-step process to be eligible for quick-turn relief funding of $5,000 after a state emergency order or state disaster declaration is made in their region. https://lnkd.in/ePw6Qwgu
Arkansas Community Foundation Giving Tree grants
Apply for Grants – Arkansas Community Foundation
The application period is open Jan 10 – Feb 15 & July 10 – Aug 15
depends on the region
Akansas Hunger Relief Alliance
Grants | Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance
varies, read website
Walmart Local Community/Spark Good
https://www.walmart.com/nonprofits?action=SignIn&rm=true
begins in March and applications are accepted quarterly $250-$5,000
Arkansas Foodbank-funded Grant Opportunities
Arkansas Foodbank capacity building and food credit grants are available a few times per year. Check with your Agency Services Coordinator for more details.
Grant Writing and Nonprofit Consulting Services
Looking for assistance with grant writing, funding opportunities, or organizational development?
The Arkansas Foodbank Agency Resource Page now includes information for Luke Garner, a contract grant writer with experience in grant writing and technical writing, including contract work with UAMS Centers on Aging. Luke Garner holds a Master of Professional and Technical Writing from UA Little Rock and offers grant application, research, and post-submission reporting services.
In addition, agencies may be interested in Be the Light Consulting, LLC, a consulting firm that partners with nonprofits, churches, and mission-based organizations to strengthen leadership, improve operations, and increase financial sustainability through its “People, Processes, Profit” framework. Services include grant readiness, revenue diversification strategies, leadership coaching, strategic planning, board development, and organizational assessments.
Whether you’re pursuing funding opportunities, strengthening your organization, or building long-term sustainability, these resources may help support your mission and impact.
For additional information about these resources, visit the Arkansas Foodbank Agency Resource Page or contact the Arkansas Foodbank Programs Team
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General Grant and Funding FAQs
Why am I being asked for a W9?
W9s are required annually and must be less than 12 months old to ensure funding is processed accurately.
What zip code should be used for our P.O. Box?
Always use the assigned (USPS) United States Postal Service zip code, for P.O. Boxes and Physical Addresses.
How long do I have to return the (MOU) Memorandum of Understanding Agreement?
3 business days.
When will the food credit or capacity building funds be received?
After all required paperwork has been returned to the AR Foodbank- Then:
Food Credit will be applied to your AR Foodbank account within 10-15 days.
Capacity Building checks will be mailed within 2-3 weeks.
What if we cannot spend all the grant funding before the expiration date?
After all required paperwork has been returned to the AR Foodbank- Then:
Contact your assigned AR Foodbank Team member immediately to discuss.Capacity Building checks will be mailed within 2-3 weeks.
Our membership with the Arkansas Foodbank has been terminated. Do we have to return the equipment that we purchased?
If you are required to return equipment, you will be notified by your AR Foodbank-assigned team member with instructions.