GrantExec, a Euna Solutions® company

Arkansas grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

Explore 38 grant opportunities

Fiscal Year 2025 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Multi-State and National Earthquake Assistance
$300,000
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2025

Date Added

Aug 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions for initiatives that improve earthquake safety and awareness across multiple states or nationally.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
2024 Behavioral Health Grants
$200,000
Blue & You Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 16, 2024

Date Added

Feb 28, 2024

The Blue & You Foundation is offering grants to organizations addressing behavioral health disparities in Arkansas. These grants support programs targeting access to quality mental healthcare, awareness, education, crisis care, early intervention, mental health innovation, substance use disorder, suicide prevention, and preventative behavioral healthcare. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations with services benefiting Arkansans. Grants range from $5,000 to $200,000 for programs implemented between December 1, 2024, and December 1, 2025. LOI 07/01/2024 to 07/12/2024. Grant application deadline (ONLY BY INVITATION): 07/26/2026 to 08/16/2024

Health
Nonprofits
FY24 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) RESEARCH COLLABORATION (RC)
$600,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force Office of Scientific Research)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 25, 2024

Date Added

Mar 29, 2024

This program provides funding to universities in eligible states to enhance their research capabilities in science and engineering that support the needs of the Department of Defense.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Notice of Intent to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Limited Competition: NIMHD Initiative for Improving American Indian and Alaska Native Cancer Outcomes (U01- Clinical Trial Optional)
$6,000,000
HHS-NIH11 (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2024

Date Added

May 22, 2024

The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), with other NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) intends to promote a new initiative by publishing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications from National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Cancer Centers with existing community outreach and collaborations with American Indian and Alaska Native populations for research on improving cancer outcomes. This Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects. The NOFO is expected to be published in Summer 2024 with an expected application due date in Summer 2024. This NOFO will utilize the U01 activity code. Details of the planned NOFO are provided below.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
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
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
Arts for Lifelong Learning Mini-Grants
$2,000
Arkansas Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for community organizations to host short-term artist residencies that engage veterans in hands-on artistic activities, promoting expression and healing.

Arts
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
Transportation Alternatives Program
Contact for amount
Arkansas Department of Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2024

This program provides funding to Arkansas communities for projects that improve transportation options and safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

Transportation
City or township governments
Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and enhance habitats for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, targeting nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal groups, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
USGS 104(b) Grant Program
$35,000
Arkansas Water Resources Center (AWRC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for faculty and student-led research projects focused on addressing water quality and supply issues in Arkansas, promoting collaboration and dissemination of findings to benefit local stakeholders.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Grant
$2,000
Hot Springs Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit programs that benefit youth and children in Garland County, empowering local organizations to make a positive impact in their lives.

Youth
Nonprofits
Delta Workforce Grant Program
$300,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Delta Regional Authority)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2026

This program provides funding to organizations in the lower Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions to develop workforce training initiatives that help individuals gain skills and secure employment in high-demand jobs.

Employment Labor and Training
City or township governments
Graduate Student Grants
$22,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports graduate students in the Southern U.S. conducting research projects that promote sustainable agriculture and address key challenges faced by farmers and agricultural communities.

Agriculture
Individuals
Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable Trust Fund
Contact for amount
Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support for educational, cultural, healthcare, and human services initiatives primarily in Arkansas and Texas, with a focus on organizations that enhance opportunities for youth and community well-being.

Education
Nonprofits