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Arkansas grants for Special district governments

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Early Literacy Grant
$10,000
Hot Springs Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Feb 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and community programs in Garland and Montgomery counties to enhance early literacy skills for children, ensuring they read at grade level by third grade.

Youth
Nonprofits
Transportation Alternatives Program
Contact for amount
Arkansas Department of Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2024

This program provides funding to Arkansas communities for projects that improve transportation options and safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

Transportation
City or township governments
Water and Wastewater Funding Program
$5,500,000
Arkansas Department of Agriculture
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a variety of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, aimed at local governments, utilities, and organizations working to improve public water supply, sewer systems, and related environmental initiatives in Arkansas.

Environment
City or township governments
Recreational Trails Program
Contact for amount
Arkansas Department of Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2024

This program provides funding to public entities and nonprofit organizations in Arkansas for the construction and maintenance of recreational trails that are accessible to the general public.

Recreation
City or township governments
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
Arts in Education Lifelong Learning Veteran's Projects
$2,000
Arkansas Arts Council
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides funding for community organizations in Arkansas to host short-term arts residencies that engage veterans through hands-on artistic activities led by professional artists.

Arts
City or township governments
2024 States' Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP)
$500,000
Delta Regional Authority
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 25, 2024

Date Added

Apr 15, 2024

The 2024 States’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP), announced by the Delta Regional Authority (DRA), seeks applications for grants to target federal resources toward communities in the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions. With a focus on economically distressed counties and parishes, SEDAP aims to invest in community-based and regional projects across four congressionally mandated funding categories: basic public infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, business development with an emphasis on entrepreneurship, and workforce development. The program is designed to encourage job creation, regional collaboration, and funding partnerships, leveraging a total of $16,930,642, allocated across the eight-state DRA region with awards ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 depending on project type and application score.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
2024 Arkansas Computer and Electronic Waste Recycling Grants
Contact for amount
Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality
State

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2024

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality runs an annual Electronic Waste Grants. This initiative aims to address electronic waste through projects focused on collection, transportation, processing, recycling, demanufacturing, and innovative approaches to disposal. Eligible projects are evaluated based on the sustainability and impact of their e-waste recovery efforts, including the minimization of e-waste volumes, job creation in Arkansas, and the effectiveness of investment in the projects. Eligible applicants include a wide range of entities within Arkansas, such as private industries, educational institutions, governmental bodies, non-profits, and regional solid waste management boards. This program operates on a reimbursement basis. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual opening/closing deadline: January 1st to June 1st

Environment
Nonprofits
Arts in Education After-School/Summer Residency
$10,000
Arkansas Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to place professional artists in community-based after-school and summer programs across Arkansas, enriching the lives of K–12 students through arts education.

Arts
Nonprofits
Community Development Block Grant
Contact for amount
Fayetteville Department of Economic and Community Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 28, 2023

This program provides funding to metropolitan cities like Fayetteville for community revitalization projects that benefit low- and moderate-income residents, support economic development, and improve public facilities and services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Strategic Planning Grant Program
$150,000
Delta Regional Authority (DRA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to under-resourced communities in the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions to develop strategic plans that address local economic development challenges.

Community Development
City or township governments
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
Farm Infrastructure Improvement Grant
$100,000
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to licensed dairy farms in the southeastern U.S. to improve their infrastructure and operational efficiency, enhancing profitability and sustainability in the dairy industry.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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 funding opportunity supports projects that restore and enhance forests, wetlands, and aquatic habitats in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley, benefiting wildlife and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Precision Technology and Management Grant
$150,000
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to licensed dairy businesses in the Southeastern U.S. and Puerto Rico to adopt precision technologies that improve sustainability, efficiency, and profitability in dairy operations.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and enhance habitats for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, targeting nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal groups, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
HOME-ARP Non-Congregate Shelter
$3,191,342
Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities for creating temporary shelter facilities that help vulnerable populations at risk of homelessness, including those escaping domestic violence or unsafe conditions.

Housing
Nonprofits
Arkansas Community Assistance Grant Program
$1,500,000
Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This program provides funding to Arkansas cities, counties, towns, and nonprofits for community development projects like building or renovating public facilities and supporting operational needs.

Community Development
City or township governments
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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