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Arkansas Community Development Grants

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Military Affairs Grant Program (MAGP)
Contact for amount
Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments and organizations in Arkansas to support projects that enhance military installations and promote economic growth in surrounding communities.

Community Development
City or township governments
Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund
Contact for amount
Weyerhaeuser
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public education institutions, and government entities in U.S. and Canadian communities where Weyerhaeuser operates, focusing on projects that improve quality of life through affordable housing, education, environmental stewardship, and workforce development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments – National-Central
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments working to address environmental justice issues and improve public health in underserved communities across the U.S.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Investment Grant
$5,000
Cox Charities
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 14, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Arkansas that address community needs through ongoing programs, helping them enhance their impact without duplicating existing services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Grant
$40,000
Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 12, 2026

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Arkansas-based nonprofits and organizations focused on improving oral health access and services for uninsured and underserved communities across the state.

Health
Nonprofits
Startup Runway Showcase
$10,000
Startup Runway Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 12, 2024

This program provides a pitch competition and investor introductions for women and founders of color in the U.S. with scalable startups that have a minimum viable product and some customer traction, specifically targeting those outside major startup hubs.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Mini Grants
$2,500
Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

Aug 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Arkansas-based nonprofit organizations and agencies for community-driven oral health initiatives that improve access and education for underserved residents.

Health
Nonprofits
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and public agencies in designated U.S. states to initiate and promote community-driven historic preservation projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Open Grants Program
Contact for amount
Entergy Charitable Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities in Entergy's service areas for projects that improve community well-being in areas such as arts, education, social services, and neighborhood enhancement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Commercial Corridor Exterior Grant Program
$25,000
City of Fayetteville Economic and Community Development Department
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to commercial property owners and business operators in designated low to moderate-income areas of Fayetteville for exterior improvements that enhance property appearance and promote economic growth.

Community Development
Small businesses
U.S. Bank Foundation Opportunity Fund
$500,000
U.S. Bank Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 28, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support affordable housing, economic resilience, financial health, homeownership, and small business development for low- and moderate-income communities across 26 states.

Community Development
Nonprofits
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems (E-CORE)
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen research capabilities in eligible jurisdictions by supporting collaborations among academic institutions, government agencies, and private industry to develop sustainable research infrastructure.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Telehealth, Health Monitoring, and Response Innovation for Vital Expansion (THRIVE) Grant Program
$55,650,000
Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DF&A)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 12, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2026

This program provides funding to rural healthcare providers in Arkansas to enhance telehealth services, improve emergency response systems, and support remote patient monitoring to address health disparities in underserved areas.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Investment Program
$25,000
TC Energy Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations near TC Energy's operations in North America to support projects that promote equity, sustainable development, and community engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Curtis H. Sykes Memorial Grant Program
$3,500
Arkansas State Archives (Black History Commission of Arkansas)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 2, 2026

Date Added

Jul 5, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Arkansas for projects that preserve and promote African American history and heritage.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Baseball and Softball Grant Program
Contact for amount
Globe Life and Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

May 18, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Texas and surrounding states to enhance youth baseball and softball programs, ensuring access to organized sports for children in need.

Youth
Nonprofits
Rural Mental Health Innovation Grant
$55,000
Mental Health America
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations working to improve mental health in rural communities by expanding effective programs and addressing barriers to care.

Health
Nonprofits
Kerr Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
The Kerr Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2026

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that create educational, health, cultural, and community service opportunities for youth and economic development in Oklahoma and surrounding states.

Education
Nonprofits
Competitive Highway Bridge Program
$75,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT Federal Highway Administration )
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 4, 2025

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state transportation departments in rural U.S. states for the replacement and rehabilitation of multiple highway bridges to improve safety and efficiency.

Transportation
State governments
The Union County Impact Plan
Contact for amount
SHARE Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

The SHARE Foundation offers annual grants focusing on enhancing the health and well-being of individuals in Union County, Arkansas, and surrounding areas. Through these grants, the Foundation aims to address critical areas such as health, education, economy, and social and community well-being. Focus areas include mental health treatment, substance misuse prevention, job readiness, education advancement, and neighborhood improvements. Grants are available for operations, projects/programs, and capital improvements. Eligible applicants include public agencies and tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code, with a priority for those operating in or having a direct impact on Union County. The application deadline is October 15, annually. Grant renewed every year.

Health
Nonprofits