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Arkansas Arts Grants

Explore 38 grant opportunities

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
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
Arts in Education Arts Curriculum Project
$10,000
Arkansas Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to Arkansas schools, nonprofits, and government entities to develop or improve arts education programs, ensuring that the arts are a vital part of students' learning experiences.

Education
Other
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
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
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
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
Major Arts Partners
Contact for amount
Arkansas Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding supports established nonprofit arts organizations in Arkansas that significantly contribute to the state's cultural and economic vitality by providing essential operational resources.

Arts
Nonprofits
Advertising Assistance Grants Program
Contact for amount
Hot Springs Advertising and Promotion Commission
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to promote events that attract tourists and stimulate local economic growth.

Arts
Nonprofits
General Opperating Support
$12,000
Arkansas Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to established nonprofit arts organizations in Arkansas to strengthen their administrative and operational functions.

Arts
Nonprofits
The Assisi Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
The Assisi Foundation of Memphis
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Greater Memphis area that are focused on creating sustainable, positive change in health, education, social justice, arts, and community development.

Education
Nonprofits
Arts in Education In-School Residency
$40,000
Arkansas Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding for K–12 schools and community organizations in Arkansas to host professional artists for in-school residencies that integrate the arts into educational curricula.

Education
Independent school districts
Southern Documentary Fund Production Grant
$15,000
Southern Documentary Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonfiction filmmakers from the American South, providing $15,000 each to elevate diverse stories and creators currently in production.

Arts
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
Globe Life Texas Rangers Baseball and Softball Grant Program
Contact for amount
Globe Life
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit baseball and softball programs in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Arkansas to improve facilities, purchase equipment, and support youth sports initiatives for children aged 18 and under.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
McDonald’s Golden Grants Program
$20,000
McDonald’s
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This program provides financial support to educational and nonprofit organizations that serve K–12 students in specific communities across select states, funding innovative projects that enhance learning and youth development.

Education
Independent school districts
The Ross Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
The Ross Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides funding for innovative projects in education, arts, community improvement, historical preservation, mental health, and forestry conservation for eligible nonprofit organizations.

Education
Nonprofits