Arkansas Youth Grants

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 in Pulaski, Lonoke, and Saline Counties that deliver programs focused on youth opportunities, financial security, and healthy communities for individuals and families living below the ALICE threshold or the Federal Poverty Line.

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.

This grant provides funding to K-12 schools in Arkansas to integrate professional artists into their classrooms, enhancing students' artistic expression and creative development through hands-on experiences.

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 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 grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Pope, Johnson, and Yell Counties, Arkansas, to support programs that improve youth opportunities, community health, financial security, and overall community resilience.

This funding opportunity supports Arkansas-based nonprofit organizations that provide direct health services to residents, focusing on initiatives like emergency medical response, maternal and pediatric health, and food pantry services.

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.

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.

This funding opportunity supports childcare facilities in Little Rock, Arkansas, that serve vulnerable children, including those in foster care, with a focus on organizations operating on budgets under $1 million.

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.