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Arkansas Community Development Grants

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Arkansas Site Development Program
Contact for amount
Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 6, 2026

Date Added

Aug 28, 2026

This program provides matching funds to Arkansas cities, towns, counties, and economic development organizations to enhance industrial sites for job-creating projects.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
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
Community Health Improvement Grants
$150,000
CommonSpirit Health
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 18, 2026

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

Application Deadline

Sep 24, 2026

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This program provides funding to individual artists and nonprofit arts organizations in six Midwestern states to create and present innovative and experimental artistic projects that engage the public.

Arts
Individuals
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
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
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

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

Application Deadline

Jul 20, 2027

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

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

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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

Oct 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
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
Main Street El Dorado Mini Grant Program
$5,000
Main Street El Dorado
Local

Application Deadline

Jul 29, 2026

Date Added

Jul 21, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to business and property owners in El Dorado's historic downtown district for projects that improve their buildings while preserving their historic character.

Community Development
Small businesses
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
Love Your Block Mini-Grant
$5,000
City of Little Rock
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 20, 2026

Date Added

Mar 5, 2026

This funding opportunity supports neighborhood associations and nonprofit organizations in Little Rock's underserved communities to implement projects that beautify public spaces and promote civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley Restoration Fund
$1,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects that restore and enhance forests and wetlands in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley, benefiting wildlife and promoting community resilience, particularly for local landowners and conservation organizations.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Truist Foundation Inspire Awards
$75,000
Truist Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that develop innovative resources and services to help adults in the middle or late stages of their careers with reskilling, upskilling, and career navigation, particularly those who are unemployed or underemployed.

Education
Nonprofits
Stable Housing and Empowering Communities Grant
Contact for amount
Bank of America Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide stable housing and empower low- and moderate-income communities, focusing on vulnerable populations such as working families, youth, seniors, and veterans.

Housing
Nonprofits