Arkansas Grants
Last updated October 6, 2026
There are currently 8 active grants available to Arkansas applicants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Arkansas Community Foundation Food Security Grants Arkansas Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Food Security is one of Arkansas Community Foundation's named grant programs (listed under Apply -> Apply for Grants, and an ACF 'Our Impact' focus area) supporting Arkansas nonprofits/initiatives addressing food security. | |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Early Literacy Grants Arkansas Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Early Literacy is one of Arkansas Community Foundation's named grant programs (listed under Apply -> Apply for Grants, and an ACF 'Our Impact' focus area) supporting Arkansas early-literacy work. Geography: Arkansas. | |
| Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Grants Arkansas Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Administered by Arkansas Community Foundation, the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Foundation grants support Arkansas nonprofits creating positive change for underserved populations; awarded to programs benefiting African American or other… | |
| ASPSF Single Parent Scholarship Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund awards a flexible scholarship of up to $1,600 to low-to-moderate-income Arkansas single parents (moms and dads) pursuing skilled-trade certificates, associate, or bachelor's degrees, paired with… | |
| Giving Tree Grants Arkansas Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Arkansas Community Foundation makes Giving Tree Grants — statewide and local Giving Tree Endowments make annual grants through a competitive review process to Arkansas nonprofits, supporting a variety of causes based on changing community… | |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Scholarships Arkansas Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Arkansas Community Foundation administers scholarships for Arkansas students; most are for Arkansas students pursuing higher education at two/four-year colleges/universities, vocational schools, or technical training programs (applied… | |
| Carl Tapp Memorial Technician Scholarship Arkansas Trucking Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Arkansas Trucking Association's Carl Tapp Memorial Scholarship awards scholarships of up to $7,500 to students pursuing careers as medium- and heavy-duty truck technicians. | |
| Arkansas Urban and Community Forestry Grants Dept of Agriculture · State Not published · Varies Fund community projects that develop, improve, and/or promote urban and community trees and forests. Administered by the Arkansas Department of Agriculture and made available through federal grant funds from the U.S. Forest Service. |
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About grants in Arkansas
Arkansas channels public funding through the Arkansas Arts Council (part of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism), the Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA) for housing and economic development, and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. The state's philanthropy is anchored by the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation in Little Rock and the Arkansas Community Foundation, which the Rockefeller Foundation helped establish. These funders support education, economic growth, the arts, and social justice across the state.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What state grants are available in Arkansas?
Key Arkansas agencies include the Arkansas Arts Council, which operates within the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, the Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA) for housing and economic development financing, and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education for K-12 programs. Each publishes its own grant guidelines and application windows.
What foundations serve Arkansas?
The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation in Little Rock is a leading private funder focused on education, economic development, and social justice across Arkansas. The Arkansas Community Foundation, which the Rockefeller Foundation helped create, manages statewide and local funds supporting communities throughout the state.
Are there grants for Arkansas nonprofits?
Yes. Arkansas nonprofits can seek state funding through the Arkansas Arts Council, ADFA, and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, alongside private grants from the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation and the Arkansas Community Foundation. Strong applications align a clear local need with each funder's priorities and reporting requirements.
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