Fayetteville Area Affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation

Serving Washington County.

The Fayetteville Area Community Foundation was founded in 2004 by a group of community leaders to meet the needs of philanthropic-minded individuals in Fayetteville. In 2009, the Fayetteville Community Foundation became an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation to better serve Fayetteville and the surrounding area. Becoming an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation has provided more resources and opportunities to fund holders and local nonprofits. Fayetteville Area Affiliate has continued to grow over the last 10 years to become a thriving community organization serving over 200 fund holders and distributing significant funding to increase the quality of life in Northwest Arkansas. In 2022, the Fayetteville Area Affiliate was honored to be named as the Outstanding Philanthropic Organization at the Association of Fundraising Professional’s National Philanthropy Day celebration.

To DONATE to a fund, follow this link to view a complete list of our Fayetteville Area funds and endowments.

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Grant Cycles

Spring 2026

The Fayetteville Area Affiliate Spring Grant Cycle runs January 10–February 15. The Spring 2026 cycle will fund programs supporting individuals with disabilities and animal welfare in Washington County, AR. Grant awards range from $1,000–$4,000 for disability-related programs and $500-$1000 for animal welfare. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, churches, hospitals, and government agencies

Contact Sarah Livengood for more information. 

 

Fall 2026

The Fayetteville Area Affiliate Fall Grant Cycle opens July 10 and ends Aug. 15. The Fall 2026 cycle will fund the following areas: 

  • General programs that support youth and children 
  • Programs that support childhood physical activity 
  • Programs that support early childhood literacy 
  • Programs that support food insecurity 

Grant awards range from $1,000–$5000. Check back in the summer for more details. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, churches, hospitals, and government agencies. 

Contact Sarah Livengood for more information. 

Local Scholarships Available for Fayetteville Area Students

The Fayetteville Area Affiliate has eight scholarship funds that support students in Washington and Madison County In 2025, scholarships were awarded totaling over $30,000. 

Scholarship applications open every year on February 1st. To apply for these scholarships, click here.

 

Local Giving Tree Grants Support Nonprofits Working in and for Fayetteville Area

The most recent Fayetteville Area Giving Tree grants include:

99 Balloons
All Bikes Welcome
Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry
Arkansas Latinas en Bici
Big Brothers Big Sister NWA
Center Court Tennis
Children’s Safety Center
Hispanic Women’s Organization of Arkansas
Leverett Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization
Life Styles, Inc.
OneCommunity, Inc.
Ozark Adaptive Sports Association
Ozark Mission Project
Peace at Home Family Shelter
Salvation Army of NWA
Springdale Public Schools
St. James Missionary Food Pantry
Two Friends Community Books
WelcomeHealth
Yvonne Richardson Community Center

Board Members

Jenessa Bailey

Eric T. Bradford

Yolanda Fields

Dr. Danna Grear

Eric Krause

Jacob Lively

Kevin Maestri

Marc Martinez

Ben McLintock

Anber Mehal

Mike Philip

April Rye Shy

Becca Shaddox

Kim Sharpe

Sofia Vawter

Honorary Members

Carolyne Walton Cole

Hugh Kincaid

Neil Shipley