Organizations that qualify for grants are IRS 501(c)(3) charities in Bowie County, Texas and in Miller, Little River, Sevier, Howard, and Hempstead counties in Arkansas.  Charities include food pantries, medical clinics, educational organizations and family help organizations.  Applications will be reviewed by a grant-making committee from the Texarkana area local board of directors.

The Texarkana Area Community Foundation makes grants to improve the quality of life and collaborates with organizations to build local communities through philanthropy.

For more information about grant requirements go to the Arkansas Community Foundation website at ARCF.org and click on “Apply” then “Giving Tree Grants.”  All applications must be submitted online by August 15, 2023.   The website information includes information about the type of grants that do and do not qualify.  You may also contact Ken Cox, Executive Director, Texarkana Area Community Foundation by email at texarkanaarea@arcf.org or by phone at 903-277-4730.