Our Focus Areas
Arca's long-term aim is to advance a sustainable planet where there is respect for human dignity and there is economic, democratic and social equity. We believe that achieving this aim will require structural reforms that restructure the economy and democracy to serve the many, not few.
Learn more about usThe Arca Foundation provides grants to domestic public charities.
We do not provide grants for the following:
- Individuals
- Capital Projects/Endowments
- Scholarships or Fellowships
- Scholarly Research
- Government Programs
- Direct or Grassroots Lobbying
- Direct Social and Human Services
Important dates
Arca is not accepting unsolicited grant applications for the August 2023 deadline. The information below is only applicable to open grant cycles.
Spring Grants Cycle
Early January: Application links are posted on the Foundation’s website for the February 1 deadline.
February 1: Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. EST.
May/June: Arca Foundation’s Board of Trustees makes grant determinations. Board decisions are communicated via email two to three weeks following the board meeting.
Fall Grants Cycle
Early July: Application links are posted on the Foundation’s website for the August 1 deadline.
August 1: Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. EST.
November/December: Arca Foundation’s Board of Trustees makes grant determinations. Board decisions are communicated via email two to three weeks following the board meeting.
Review process overview
Arca is not accepting unsolicited grant applications for the remainder of 2023. The information below is only applicable to open grant cycles.
Proposal deadlines are 5:00 p.m. EST on February 1 and August 1 for the spring and fall cycles, respectively. Out-of-cycle and emergency proposals are not considered unless solicited by the Foundation. When deadlines fall on a weekend or holiday, the deadline will be the following business day by 5:00 p.m. EST. Proposals received after the 5 p.m. deadline will not be considered.
Applicants will receive an email notifying them that the Foundation has received their proposal. If you do not receive an email confirming your proposal submission, you have not successfully submitted your proposal via the Foundation’s online application system.
The Foundation will request further information regarding your application if needed.
The Arca Foundation Board of Trustees meets twice annually. The Foundation approves grants at these semi-annual board meetings, usually held in May/June and November/December of each year. Board decisions are communicated via email two to three weeks following each board meeting.