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Arkansas grants for Nonprofits

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Community Development Block Grant
Contact for amount
Fayetteville Department of Economic and Community Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 28, 2023

This program provides funding to metropolitan cities like Fayetteville for community revitalization projects that benefit low- and moderate-income residents, support economic development, and improve public facilities and services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Arts Project Grant
$10,000
Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism (Arkansas Arts Council)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community art projects that engage underserved groups, particularly in rural areas, by providing financial assistance for new or expanded arts events.

Arts
Nonprofits
King Foundation’s Community Grant
$75,000
Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in specific counties of Arkansas, North Texas, and West Texas, focusing on initiatives that benefit aging populations, arts and culture, children and youth, economically disadvantaged communities, education, and nonprofit capacity building.

Health
Nonprofits
Strategic Planning Grant Program
$150,000
Delta Regional Authority (DRA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to under-resourced communities in the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions to develop strategic plans that address local economic development challenges.

Community Development
City or township governments
Arts in Education Mini-Grants
$2,000
Arkansas Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding for short-term arts residencies in schools and community organizations, enabling professional artists to engage with students and educators through hands-on, curriculum-based arts activities.

Arts
Independent school districts
Early Literacy Grant
$10,000
Hot Springs Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and community programs in Garland and Montgomery counties to enhance early literacy skills for children, ensuring they read at grade level by third grade.

Youth
Nonprofits
Farm Infrastructure Improvement Grant
$100,000
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to licensed dairy farms in the southeastern U.S. to improve their infrastructure and operational efficiency, enhancing profitability and sustainability in the dairy industry.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Giving Tree Grant Program
$4,000
Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 21, 2026

This program provides funding to local nonprofits, schools, and government agencies in select counties to support projects that address community needs such as early literacy, food security, and animal welfare.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Conservation Partners Program
$1,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local and state governments, tribal entities, and educational institutions to promote conservation practices and technical assistance for farmers and ranchers on private working lands.

Environment
Nonprofits
The Arkansas Heritage Grant
$5,000
Arkansas Division of Arkansas Heritage (DAH)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2026

Date Added

Oct 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community groups in Arkansas for projects that celebrate and promote the state's cultural, historic, and natural heritage.

Arts
Nonprofits
Entergy Charitable Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Entergy Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the southern United States to support initiatives that enhance education, workforce development, poverty alleviation, and environmental stewardship in local communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Main Street Fort Smith Mini-Grant Program
$7,500
Arkansas Department of Heritage (Main Street Arkansas)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2025

This program provides matching funds to downtown Fort Smith property and business owners for projects that enhance the historical and architectural character of the area.

Community Development
Small businesses
City of Jonesboro CDBG Public Services Program
Contact for amount
City of Jonesboro
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations serving low-income communities in Jonesboro, Arkansas, for new or expanded public services and infrastructure improvements.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Arkansas Commercial Truck Safety and Education Grant Program
$2,000,000
Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This program provides funding to public and private entities in Arkansas to improve safety and education initiatives for the commercial trucking industry on state highways.

Transportation
County governments
Community Investment Grant
$12,000
Heart of Arkansas United Way
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Pulaski, Lonoke, and Saline Counties that deliver programs focused on youth opportunities, financial security, and healthy communities for individuals and families living below the ALICE threshold or the Federal Poverty Line.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Behavioral Health Grants
$250,000
Blue & You Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Arkansas that are focused on improving mental health and substance use services for residents through innovative programs and outreach efforts.

Health
Nonprofits
Black History Makers Business Grant Program
$5,000
Citi Trends
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Black entrepreneurs who are positively impacting their communities, helping them grow and sustain their businesses.

Business and Commerce
County governments
Community Health Improvement Grants
$150,000
CommonSpirit Health
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 14, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations partnering with hospitals to improve health outcomes for vulnerable and underserved populations in their communities.

Health
Nonprofits
MartinConnects Fund
$8,000
MartinFed
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities in specific U.S. regions for initiatives addressing homelessness, STEM education, veterans' services, and support for women and children.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Artistic Innovations Grant Program
$15,000
Mid-America Arts Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This program provides funding to artists and nonprofit organizations in six states to create and present innovative new works that engage the public and serve underserved communities.

Arts
Individuals