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Application period is explicitly closed. Eight 1-year grants of $15,000 each were available in this cycle.
Access to Local Foods Grants is sponsored by Arkansas Community Foundation. This program supports Arkansas nonprofits working to expand access to locally grown and produced foods and strengthen the local food ecosystem through innovative production, distribution, and collaboration projects. Funding is for 1-year grants and is available to 501(c)(3) organizations or equivalents with a significant Arkansas presence.
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Access to Local Foods Grants – Arkansas Community Foundation Access to Local Foods Grants Arkansas Community Foundation invited applications from nonprofits who are helping to increase Arkansans’ access to locally grown and produced foods and/or working to strengthen the local food ecosystem, through programs such as the following: Programs that support farmers/gardeners/growers located in and working to provide fresh produce to food desert* communities in Arkansas.
Programs that operate or pilot innovative strategies to aggregate crops and/or connect local farmers/growers to distribution or retail markets. Programs that support local food ecosystems and collaboration among farmers/growers, technical assistance providers, co-ops, and others involved in food production and distribution (could include learning cohorts).
*Food Desert: As defined by the Arkansas Governor’s Food Desert Working Group, a community is a food desert or low food access location if residents must travel more than one mile in an urban setting or more than 10 miles in a rural setting to obtain a selection of fresh, nutritious food. For a more detailed definition and link to USDA’s Food Access Research Atlas (searchable food desert map), please see our Access to Local Foods FAQs.
The application period for this grant opportunity is now closed. Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas Main Street Batesville – Arkansas New Beginnings Northwest Arkansas Who’s Eligible for These Grants? 501c3 public charities (and organizations that are treated as such under IRS regulation, including schools, churches, hospitals, and government entities) are eligible to apply.
Applicants must be based in Arkansas or have a significant on-the-ground presence working in Arkansas. All geographic areas of the state are eligible. This is a competitive grant cycle, with eight 1-year grant awards of $15,000 each available.
Programs that address needs of small farmers/growers working to provide fresh produce in food desert communities in Arkansas, including transportation of product, technical education, equipment or supply needs, or other production or geographic barriers. Proposals that show evidence of partnership and/or how your program connects to a broader ecosystem of local food production and access.
Project personnel (staff or key volunteers) who have experience with food production, farming, food business marketing or other local food systems skills and experience. What We’re Not Looking For Community gardening programs that are primarily focused on teaching gardening skills or offering a place for neighbors to garden for their own personal use.
While these programs are important, this grant opportunity is more focused on increasing wider community access to locally grown food, either through bringing more food to market or significant distribution to people experiencing food insecurity. PK-12 school gardens that are primarily for educational purposes rather than significant food production. As of June 1, we have transitioned to a new database for fundholders and grantees.
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) public charities (and organizations treated as such under IRS regulation, including schools, churches, hospitals, and government entities) based in Arkansas or with a significant on-the-ground presence in Arkansas. Projects should address barriers faced by small farmers, demonstrate partnerships, and be led by personnel with relevant experience in food systems, production, or marketing. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $15,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Access to Local Foods Grants are due November 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Access to Local Foods Grants is funded by Arkansas Community Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Arkansas. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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Food Security focus area grants is sponsored by Arkansas Community Foundation. The Arkansas Community Foundation's Food Security focus area aims to reduce food insecurity and increase access to healthy food for Arkansans. They provide statewide Access to Local Foods Grants to organizations working to make fresh foods more accessible and strengthen the local food system.
Food Security Grants (Statewide) is sponsored by Arkansas Community Foundation. The Arkansas Community Foundation's Food Security focus area aims to reduce food insecurity and increase consistent, secure access to healthy food for Arkansans. They provide grants to organizations working to make fresh foods more accessible and strengthen the local food system. Grant opportunities may be available statewide or through local affiliate offices.
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