
GIVING
GIVING
In 2026, Toad Suck Daze helped to fund the following programs
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$25,000 to Conway Downtown Partnership for downtown hanging baskets
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$25,000 to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library
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$10,000 for “Emerging Scholars” program at Conway Public, St. Joseph, and Conway Christian Schools
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$10,000 for Faulkner County Library Summer Lunch Program
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$10,000 for Conway Public School Foundation Classroom Grants
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$10,000 to Museum of Discovery STEAM nights at Conway, St. Joseph, Conway Christian
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$7,500 to ArtWalk – Creative Cove sponsorship
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$5,000 to Reynolds Main Stage for stage plays for Arkansas public schools
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$16,000 to Choosing 2 Excel summer programming
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$20,000 for a new downtown mural
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$18,000 in scholarships
2027 GIVING APPLICATIONS
The Conway Foundation is now accepting Toad Suck Daze grant request applications for 2027 programs and initiatives. Please review the grant request timeline, guidelines, eligible programs and initiatives and acknowledgements before submitting a completed and signed grant application request. The deadline to apply is October 13, 2026, and must be submitted through the online application process.
Should an applicant receive funding, it is the applicant's responsibility to adhere to all Conway Foundation guidelines and acknowledgements. Failure to follow said guidelines and acknowledgements may result in the disqualification of the grantee’s application and/or the funding request being denied.
The Conway Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation formed for public benefit. Conway Foundation’s mission is to promote charitable, scientific, literary, cultural, economic and educational development activities and enhancements in the City of Conway and the surrounding area. For information and questions, please contact Lindsay Henderson at Lindsay@ConwayArkansas.org.
Guidelines
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Incomplete applications may be disqualified for insufficient information.
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If funded, the applicant is required to provide a digital report and/or presentation of the funded program or initiative on a date determined by the Conway Foundation.
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If funded, the applicant should not assume subsequent funding will be provided. The applicant must re-apply each year.
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The Conway Foundation logo must be included in promotion of the program or initiative submitted. The Conway Foundation logo will be shared with the applicant upon grant acceptance.
Eligible Programs and Initiatives
Grant applications which promote economic development, quality of place and improve access to education opportunities will be considered.
Waiver and Acknowledgements
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By submitting a grant application, you understand and agree to the timeline of a grant submission, guidelines for applying for and receiving funding and what qualifies as an eligible program and initiative.
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The applicant agrees that the Conway Foundation is not responsible for liabilities, damages, or losses incurred by any participant in programs that utilize grant funds.
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All programs and/or initiatives shall abide by local, state and federal laws. Furthermore, the program and/or initiative shall not discriminate based on race, religion, gender or any other protected class.
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The grantor has the right to accept or reject all applications and that the submission of an application does not guarantee funding.
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If funded, the funds will be used solely for the purposes described in the application. Repayment of funds may be required if purposes of use change or if recipients do not follow reporting requirements.
October 13, 2026
January 11, 2027
April 2027
Toad Suck Daze Giving Grant Application Open
Toad Suck Daze Giving Grant Application Deadline
Acceptance Letters Sent
Grantees Awarded at Toad Suck Daze Press Conference
September 1, 2026
COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP
While Toad Suck Daze supports multiple education initiatives today, it's roots in giving started with scholarships to local students attending college in Conway. To pay tribute to this history of scholarship and to ensure that there would always be scholarship funding, The Toad Suck Daze Community Service Scholarship was established in 2008. This scholarship's purpose is to foster an opportunity for civic responsibility, education, outreach and community growth among Faulkner County youth. Each of the recipients of the scholarship spend time volunteering during the festival. 2027 applications will open in February.
Applicant Criteria:
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Applicant must be a graduate of a Faulkner County high school, homeschooled and living within a Faulkner County school district. Students currently enrolled at CBC, Hendrix, UCA, or UACCM that are applying must have graduated from a Faulkner County high school.
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Applicant must attend CBC, Hendrix, UCA, or UACCM during the upcoming Fall Term.
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Applicant must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, based on a 4.0 scale.
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Applicant must show proof of completing at least 20 hours of volunteer service while in high school.
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Applicant must submit a one-page essay describing the volunteer service contributed to the community, how and why it benefited the community, and what was learned.
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Applicant should demonstrate financial need.
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Scholarship recipients must complete 12 hours of volunteer service at the Toad Suck Daze festival this year.
The Toad Suck Daze scholarship application is an online application. Applications will be open on February 1 and can be found on the Arkansas Community Foundation’s scholarship website. The deadline to apply is March 15. Once on the scholarship website, take the eligibility quiz to generate a list of scholarships for which you qualify. The Toad Suck Daze GetSmart Challenge Scholarship will show as eligible for students from Faulkner County that are planning to attend CBC, Hendrix, UCA, or UACCM. You will need to create an account to fill out the application.
For additional questions or assistance, contact either Jane Jones at 501-372-1116 or Mary Margaret Satterfield at Mary@ConwayArkansas.org.


