The United Way of Central Arkansas offers a Fall Mini‑Grant program to allow flexible funding to address emergent or seasonal community needs outside its standard annual grant cycles. This mini‑grant cycle runs during October each year; for 2025 the application window opens October 1 and closes October 31.
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The funds are intended to support projects that respond to high priority community needs, new or innovative approaches to existing needs, or urgent community emergencies.
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Awards are determined by the United Way Board of Directors, based on staff recommendations and review by a Community Impact Committee.
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To be eligible, organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits, governmental entities, or educational institutions, and must operate (or provide services) within Faulkner, Conway, Perry, and/or Van Buren counties (Arkansas).
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The applicant must operate under formal governance (e.g., articles of incorporation/bylaws), demonstrate program effectiveness and financial accountability, and offer services aligned with United Way’s mission in health & safety, education, or income stability.
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Organizations cannot be current year United Way Partner Agencies, though prior or prospective partner agencies may apply.
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The project must have measurable goals, an evaluation plan, and the grantee must commit to acknowledging United Way in promotional materials. After one year, a written report is required.
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Grant awards are up to $5,000.
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The timeline is as follows: applications accepted October 1–31, reviewed that November, recommended awards presented to the board in December, notifications by December 31, and funds disbursed January 15.
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