In partnership with the Walton Family Foundation,
ioby is bringing a new match funding opportunity to
Northwest Arkansas!

Donations will be matched up to $15,000 for projects that leverage or improve public spaces in Arkansas’ Benton and Washington counties that are led by residents or small local nonprofits.

Residents bring their communities to life with their great ideas for positive impact. If you live in Arkansas’ Benton & Washington Counties, this program will double up to $1,000 per donor and up to $15,000 total for projects that utilize public spaces for community good. Public spaces include parks, schools, community centers, sidewalks, community gardens, crosswalks, and more. 

Submit your idea to get started!           Full Eligibility Details Here

Wondering how to get started? Simply submit your idea above! You'll receive ongoing support from a dedicated ioby crowdfunding coach. While you fundraise, donations to your page will be instantly doubled (up to $1,000 per donor) so your fundraising work goes twice as far. Eligibility is limited to volunteer groups or nonprofits with an annual budget smaller than $250,000 and located in Benton or Washington counties.

 

Listen: Two NWA participants share their experience in this program!

 

When you crowdfund with an ioby match program, we offer:

  • Our free resources and guidance for how to crowdfund.

  • A one-on-one ioby crowdfunding coach to teach you how to successfully raise donations.

  • While you crowdfund, donations will be doubled instantly. (Up to $1,000 per donor and $15,000 per organization.)

  • We offer fiscal sponsorship to groups that are not a 501(c)3.  

  • Our fees are very low because we are a nonprofit.

Submit your idea to get started!

 

Questions? Email Miriam, ioby Match Programs Director:
Matches @ ioby.org

Schedule a call with Miriam here!

 

How to participate in this ioby match program: 

 

Crowdfunding Tips from ioby Participants: 

 

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Participants in the Northwest Arkansas Neighborhood Match Program:

  • Your ioby page here!

    Start your own ioby crowdfunding campaign to be featured here! Donations are matched if your project is eligible for this ioby program.

    NEEDS: $5,000 of 5,000

  • Kidz N Cameras Studio & Community Center

    Unlock the Power of Photography for All Young People: Donate to Kidz N Cameras Community Center and Give Kids a Free Space to Create and Explore Their Creativity.

    NEEDS: $9,016 of 30,457 + Volunteers

  • Grit MTB Festival 2024

    Grit MTB Festival, "Grit Fest," is a 3-day MTB festival for trans men and women, cis women, and non-binary riders of all abilities and backgrounds.

    NEEDS: $26,612 of 30,612

  • Samhati - Durga Puja 2023

    SAMHATI is a platform for local talents from diverse groups to showcase their talent through art, singing, dancing, recital, drama. We try to make these activities as a platform for diverse community of NWA.

    NEEDS: $0 of 30,000

  • Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation

    Nurture your roots, Grow the community. We bring you a piece of India here in Northwest Arkansas.

    NEEDS: $5,102 of 30,612 + Volunteers

  • Children's Library Mural

    The Farmington Public Library hopes for the installation of a whimsical mural in the Children's Library to inspire and enchant generations of readers. 

    NEEDS: $12,787 of 15,306

  • Holly Street Pedestrian Access

    Help Fayetteville Strong paint Holly Street to provide a safe, protected walking lane in a high traffic area without sidewalks. This improvement will help neighborhood residents access groceries and services. 

    NEEDS: $143 of 333

  • Day of the Dead Celebration 2023

    Dia de Muertos returns in its 9th year to Springdale, Arkansas! The event will be held on November 4th from 12:00 PM - 6 PM. includes an arts and crafts space, food and craft vendors, and performances

    NEEDS: $0 of 13,200 + Volunteers
  • All-Star Aiden Taylor from Bentonville

    Free Jazz for all in NWA

    Help the Northwest Arkansas Jazz Society present free jazz concerts performed in public parks, event spaces and local schools.

    NEEDS: $22,472 of 30,612

  • NWBR: Our Facility's Future

    Help us save lives through the creation of a public wild avian rehabilitation facility. Be somebirdy's hero today. 

    NEEDS: $0 of 30,457

About ioby

ioby stands for “in our backyards,” but it also stands for taking care of each other, for civic participation, and for trusting neighbors to know what’s best for the neighborhood. Neighbors nationwide have raised over $18 million in citizen philanthropy on ioby for projects that make their communities healthier, greener, safer, more vibrant, and more just. When you post a project on ioby you can collect tax-deductible donations, find new donors and volunteers, and receive one-on-one fundraising coaching.

 

This program is made possible by the generous support of the Walton Family Foundation.