Arkansas Education Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions for initiatives that improve earthquake safety and awareness across multiple states or nationally.

The Blue & You Foundation is offering grants to organizations addressing behavioral health disparities in Arkansas. These grants support programs targeting access to quality mental healthcare, awareness, education, crisis care, early intervention, mental health innovation, substance use disorder, suicide prevention, and preventative behavioral healthcare. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations with services benefiting Arkansans. Grants range from $5,000 to $200,000 for programs implemented between December 1, 2024, and December 1, 2025. LOI 07/01/2024 to 07/12/2024. Grant application deadline (ONLY BY INVITATION): 07/26/2026 to 08/16/2024

The MartinConnects Grant Program is an initiative by MartinFed that aims to make a positive difference in the communities where the company operates. This program supports organizations dedicated to charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, aligning with MartinFed's broader mission of community engagement. The grants are specifically directed towards 501(c)3 public charities, including schools, religious institutions, and government agencies, ensuring that funds reach legitimate and impactful organizations. The program's commitment to community betterment reflects a strategic priority of MartinFed to foster positive social impact. The program targets specific beneficiaries through its focus areas, which include homelessness, STEM education, veterans' support, and initiatives for women and children. By concentrating on these critical areas, MartinConnects seeks to address pressing societal needs and improve the quality of life for vulnerable populations. The impact goals are implicitly tied to the success of programs within these focus areas, aiming to provide support, resources, and opportunities to those who need them most. For example, supporting STEM initiatives can lead to improved educational outcomes and future career opportunities, while aiding veterans and homeless individuals contributes to their well-being and reintegration into society. Key priorities for grant recipients include complementing the MartinFed mission and demonstrating a recognized reputation for integrity in program implementation, financial management, and project effectiveness. Organizations must also ensure their work aligns with one of the MartinConnects focus areas. This rigorous selection process ensures that funding is directed towards highly effective and trustworthy organizations that can maximize the impact of the grants. The funding information indicates that grants range from $2,000 to $8,000, with eligible expenses covering program costs for new and existing programs, as well as reasonable staff and volunteer time. While specific expected outcomes and measurable results are not explicitly detailed as quantifiable metrics, the program's structure implies a theory of change focused on supporting established, effective programs that align with MartinFed's values. The geographic focus areas—including Huntsville/Madison County, AL; Little Rock/Pulaski County, AR; Central Maryland/Washington, DC; Starkville, MS; Oak Ridge & Knoxville, TN; and Houston/Harris County, TX—indicate a strategic approach to local community investment. The emphasis on integrity, mission alignment, and specific focus areas suggests that MartinFed's strategic priority is to empower organizations that have a proven track record of making a tangible difference within these targeted communities and fields.

The Maternal and Pediatric Health Grants for 2024 focus on improving health outcomes for birthing people and children in Arkansas. Grant categories include Adverse Childhood Experiences Solutions, Child Development Support, Education and Outreach, Postpartum Care Support, Maternal and Infant Health Disparities, Maternal Mortality Improvement Solutions, Prenatal Healthcare, and Pediatric Healthcare. The Letters of Intent period is from April 1 to April 12, 2024, with application invitations sent by April 26, 2024. The final application deadline is May 17, 2024, and awards will be announced on August 13, 2024.

The Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA) is offering Undergraduate Student Artist Grants through its Artists 360 program, made possible by the Walton Family Foundation. This initiative is designed to provide practice-based grant funding to undergraduate student artists across all disciplines who are attending post-secondary institutions in specific Arkansas counties: Benton, Carroll, Crawford, Sebastian, and Washington. The core mission of Artists 360, and by extension this grant, aligns with energizing and elevating student artists in the greater Northwest Arkansas region, fostering their creative development and career advancement. The target beneficiaries for this grant are undergraduate student artists aged 18 or older, enrolled for the 2024-2025 school year in an accredited post-secondary institution within the designated Arkansas counties. This includes part-time or full-time students, regardless of their major, as long as they create work in any artistic discipline (e.g., dance, film, literary, music, theatre, visual art). The program specifically excludes those who have previously received an Artists 360 Student Grant or certain other M-AAA grants. The impact goals are to support individual artists' creative practices and career advancement, addressing their self-identified challenges and desired futures within the arts. The program prioritizes artists who demonstrate a well-developed creative practice, a deep commitment to their work, and a clear motivation to evolve. Review criteria focus on "Artistry," assessing the quality of work and process, and "Impact of Funding on Practice," requiring artists to articulate how the $2,500 grant will specifically benefit their careers. A key focus is also on achieving a "Balanced Cohort," ensuring a broad representation of perspectives, disciplines, and experiences among grant recipients. The expected outcome of the Artists 360 Undergraduate Student Artist Grants is the direct support and advancement of student artists' creative endeavors in Northwest Arkansas. While specific measurable results beyond the allocation of $2,500 grants per artist are not explicitly detailed, the program's emphasis on identifying the impact of funding on an artist's practice implies a focus on qualitative outcomes related to artistic growth and career trajectory. The Walton Family Foundation's support underscores a strategic priority to invest in regional artistic talent and cultural development, contributing to a vibrant arts ecosystem through direct funding to emerging artists.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Arkansas, North Texas, and West Texas to support initiatives that assist vulnerable or underserved populations in areas such as education, arts, and community development.

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.

This funding opportunity supports community art projects that engage underserved groups, particularly in rural areas, by providing financial assistance for new or expanded arts events.

This program provides funding for short-term arts residencies in schools and community organizations, enabling professional artists to engage with students and educators through hands-on, curriculum-based arts experiences.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Arkansas for hiring professional artists, helping to enhance community arts programs and events.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community groups in Arkansas for projects that celebrate and promote the state's cultural, historic, and natural heritage.

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in Arkansas to host professional artists for short-term residencies that provide hands-on arts education experiences for adult learners of all skill levels.

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.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Arkansas that are focused on improving mental health and substance use services for residents through innovative programs and outreach efforts.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities in specific U.S. regions for initiatives addressing homelessness, STEM education, veterans' services, and support for women and children.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in Arkansas that provide legal aid to low-income individuals and promote public understanding of civil legal processes to improve access to justice for underserved communities.

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.

This grant provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for preservation planning and educational outreach efforts related to historic sites across the United States.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Greater Memphis area that are focused on creating sustainable, positive change in health, education, social justice, arts, and community development.