The 2025 Blue & You Mini Grants are offered by the Blue & You Foundation, which is dedicated to improving the health of Arkansans by supporting programs that address specific health disparities across the state. These grants provide focused funding to eligible nonprofit organizations that deliver direct services in Arkansas. The Foundation emphasizes support for targeted initiatives including emergency medical response, maternal and pediatric health, food pantry services, and health-related programs at educational institutions.
Eligible organizations must be designated 501(c)(3) nonprofits whose programs directly benefit Arkansas residents. Grant awards will range between $1,000 and $5,000, with no partial funding available—meaning proposals must be fully fundable within that range to be considered. All funded programs must be implemented within six months of receiving the grant.
There is no fixed application deadline. Instead, applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and grants are evaluated and awarded quarterly. Applicants will be notified of decisions at the end of each quarter—March, June, September, and December. Grants are awarded based on demonstrated need and the overall quality of the application.
Applications must be submitted through the Foundation’s online portal after completing an eligibility quiz. A full proposal requires comprehensive information including a project overview, proposal summary, demographic targets, budget details with a narrative, and documentation for any equipment or construction-related expenses. Applicants must also explain the need the project addresses, describe key activities and objectives, and estimate how many people the project will impact.
The grant is competitive and scored on the strength and clarity of the application and the demonstrated need for the project. Interested applicants must visit the Blue & You Foundation’s grant portal at https://blueandyoufoundation.us-1.smartsimple.com to begin the process.
