US: Arkansas LGBTQ+ Transformation Fund

Deadline: 22-Nov-21

The Arkansas Community Foundation (ARCF) has announced Arkansas LGBTQ+ Transformation Fund to support organizations working to improve the quality of life for LGBTQ+ Arkansans by providing legal, health, education, advocacy or other high-demand services/programs.

The Fund will distribute grants for Arkansas-based organizations that provide critical services to the LGBTQ+ community. National entities with a local presence, established in-state partnerships and strong community relationships will also qualify.

Types of Grants

Program Grants: These grants are for organizations with programs, activities or projects that directly support LGBTQ+ Arkansans.
- Grants will typically range from $25,000 to $150,000, although grants outside that range may be considered under exceptional circumstances.
- This is a one-time grant that may be expended over 1 – 2 years and used for programs, activities or projects that directly support LGBTQ+ Arkansans.
Impact Grants: These grants are for Arkansas-based grassroots organizations led by and serving LGBTQ+ communities with an annual operating budget of $150,000 or less and must provide services to LGBTQ+ Arkansans as an explicit focus of the organization.
- These grants will be $25,000 and less. The purpose of this funding is to strengthen and support local organizations led by and serving the LGBTQ+ community.
- This is a one-time grant for general operating support that may be expended over 1 – 2 years.

Eligibility Criteria

501(c) (3) organizations, public schools, churches, hospitals and government entities are eligible to apply. Other organizations that do not qualify for tax-exempt status are not eligible.

Program Grants:
- Provide legal, health, education, advocacy or other high-demand services/programs for LGBTQ+ Arkansans.
- Headquartered in Arkansas or have a significant basis of operation in Arkansas (for example, an office, staff person or on-the-ground programs)
- Must be a 501(c)(3) public charity, public school, hospital, church or government entity. Applicants may use a fiscal sponsor if needed
- Must 1) have a mission that directly incorporates work on behalf of LGBTQ+ community or 2) intend to incorporate services for LGBTQ+ individuals into the delivery of the organization’s larger programs and mission
Impact Grants:
- Have an annual operating budget of $150,000 or less.
- Provide legal, health, education, advocacy or other high-demand services/programs for LGBTQ+ Arkansans.
- Headquartered in Arkansas
- Must be a 501(c)(3) public charity, public school, hospital, church or government entity. Applicants may use a fiscal sponsor if needed
- Must have a mission that directly incorporates work on behalf of LGBTQ+ community OR intend to incorporate services for LGBTQ+ individuals into the delivery of the organization’s larger programs and mission.