American Electric Power Foundation Community Grants in Arkansas
Charities and other eligible public organizations in Arkansas can seek funding for education, basic needs, and social justice initiatives, including STEM learning, hunger relief, and housing support. Grants from American Electric Power Foundation help groups within AEP’s service territory or with broader regional or national reach that benefit the public and AEP customers.
American Electric Power Foundation
Arkansas Community Development Funding via US Bancorp Foundation
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Arkansas working on economic advancement, affordable housing, or community arts and culture can apply for US Bancorp Foundation’s Community Possible Grant Program. Funding supports programs that address work, home, and play, especially those advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion and serving designated U.S. Bank communities; new organizations start with a year-round LOI.
US Bancorp Foundation
Arkansas Youth and Health Funding via Costco Foundation
Arkansas 501(c)(3) charities running programs for children, education, or health and human services can access funding via Costco Foundation for monetary support of community-based initiatives. Organizations should demonstrate clear community need, measurable outcomes, collaboration, and a broad base of financial support; applications are reviewed within 4–6 weeks and considered alongside local warehouse donation options.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Innovation Grants in Arkansas
Arkansas 501(c)(3) charities with innovative approaches to human and social services and related fields can access funding through the Creag Foundation to tackle current social problems in new ways. Eligible nonprofits must have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year and may begin with a letter of inquiry.
Creag Foundation
Early-Stage Impact Funding for Charities from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven social enterprises in Arkansas can apply for Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation support, with awards up to US $300,000 for scalable social or environmental solutions. Eligible charities should be 2–10 years old, post-pilot, serving underserved communities, and aiming to reach at least 10,000 people within five years.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Community Safety and Education Funding from State Farm
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies in Arkansas can seek Good Neighbor Citizenship company grants to support safety, education, and community development initiatives. With a mission to build safer, stronger, better-educated communities, State Farm Companies Foundation backs projects like disaster preparedness, affordable housing, job training, financial literacy, and K-12 or higher education programs.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Culture and Arts Funding from Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural nonprofits with audited expenses over $2 million can apply for William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant to support arts and science programming, capital projects, or limited general and endowment needs. Arkansas museums, performing arts organizations, and arts education programs serving large populations may be competitive, especially those focused on youth engagement, artist development, or STEAM education, with awards more than US $100,000.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Support for Community Programs
Charitable 501(c)(3) organizations and equivalent nonprofits working in health, education, or community services can apply for funding to support programs such as food pantries, healthcare access, STEM education, and preventive health. Focused on community well-being, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites Arkansas charities, along with other U.S. groups, to request support during its March and September review cycles.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Grants for Education
Arkansas charities and social enterprises working in education, children’s health, or family economic stability may be eligible for project or scale-up funding over US $50,000. Arkansas charities can access funding through the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, which supports organizations serving urban low-income children and youth in the U.S., India, and South Africa.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Community and Education Funding from La Roche
Charities and accredited nonprofits in Arkansas seeking support for humanitarian, educational, community, environmental, or contemporary arts projects can apply for La Roche’s corporate donations program. Grants from La Roche help organizations worldwide, including Arkansas-based affiliates, that promote sustainable development and can actively involve Roche expertise, logistics, and employees in cultural, educational, or social initiatives.
La Roche, Inc.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Support for Arkansas Charities
Charitable, scientific, medical, and educational 501(c)(3) organizations in Arkansas can access funding that must be used within the U.S. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help charities with strong management and broad-impact services that materially improve general welfare, offering opportunities for Arkansas-based nonprofits that meet federal and, when applicable, California tax-exempt requirements.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Civic Education Grants for Nonprofits from Sumners Foundation
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
501(c)(3) charities in Arkansas and nearby states can seek funding to deliver civic education, public policy programs, and democracy-focused leadership development. With a mission to advance understanding of democratic self-government, Hatton W Sumners Foundation supports youth and adult programs, teacher training on founding documents, and activities that foster informed participation in government.
Hatton W Sumners Foundation For The Study & Teaching Of Sci Self Govt
Blue & You Foundation Mental Health Grants in Arkansas
Full proposal due Aug 21, 2026
Arkansas charities, 501(c)(3) public charities, schools, and government agencies improving behavioral and mental health in Arkansas can access funding through Blue & You Foundation, with awards from US $25,000 - US $250,000. Eligible projects include access to care, education and outreach, crisis services, early intervention, innovation, substance use disorder, suicide prevention, and preventive behavioral healthcare.
Blue & You Foundation
Ross Foundation Grants for Arkansas Charities
Full proposal due Oct 1, 2026
Arkansas 501(c)(3) charities and public charities working in education, arts, community improvement, mental health, forestry, or historic preservation can apply for the Ross Foundation’s philanthropic grants. Funding primarily supports innovative projects in Clark County, with possible support for research conducted there by out-of-state organizations, beginning with a pre-proposal accepted year-round.
Ross Foundation
Robinson Foundation Support for Arkansas Charities
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Arkansas charities and 501(c)(3) organizations serving communities in the Southern region can seek funding for programmatic work in areas like children and families, education, poverty relief, medical assistance, disaster relief, and more. Arkansas charities can access funding through Robinson Foundation for single-year projects that demonstrate fiscal responsibility and tangible, meaningful impact.
Robinson Foundation
Ash Grove Charitable Foundation Grants for Arkansas Charities
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Arkansas 501(c)(3) public charities planning capital or special projects can access funding through Ash Grove Charitable Foundation for community services, nature conservation, STEM education, skilled trades, and community gathering spaces. Grants, including up to US $25,000 for capital projects, prioritize construction, renovation, repairs, and restoration in communities where Ash Grove operates.
Ash Grove Charitable Foundation
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding in Arkansas and beyond can seek support for their programs. With a mission to foster positive change, Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides flexible funding opportunities that may benefit charities addressing people, the environment, and quality of life.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Community Programs Funding for Charities from Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Charitable 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and qualified local government entities in Arkansas communities within 30 miles of a Georgia-Pacific manufacturing facility can apply for Georgia-Pacific Foundation’s community grants. Funding supports education, entrepreneurship, environmental initiatives, and community enrichment projects that benefit areas served by Georgia-Pacific facilities, including many Arkansas counties.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Lawrence Foundation Grants for Arkansas Charities
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Arkansas 501(c)(3) public charities, public schools, and libraries can access funding through Lawrence Foundation for environmental, human services, disaster relief, and other community-focused work. Grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000 are typically unrestricted and may support either general operating needs or specific programs, including reasonable indirect costs.
Lawrence Foundation
Local Food Access Funding from Arkansas Community Foundation
Applications due Dec 8, 2026
Arkansas 501(c)(3) charities and similar entities working to expand access to locally grown food can apply for Arkansas Community Foundation’s Access to Local Foods Grants; awards up to US $15,000 for one-year projects. Funding supports specialty crop farmers, innovative aggregation and distribution models, and collaborations that strengthen local food ecosystems across Arkansas.
Arkansas Community Foundation Inc
Arkansas Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Charitable 501(c)(3) organizations in Arkansas can seek one-year project funding for education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental initiatives. Focused on broad community impact, Dr Scholl Foundation primarily supports U.S. applicants with grants ranging from US $5,000 - US $25,000 through its annual October–March cycle.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Walmart Foundation Grants for Arkansas Nutrition
Applications due Apr 14, 2027
With a mission to expand healthier food access, nonprofits, schools, government agencies, and faith-based organizations in Arkansas’s Benton and Washington counties can seek Walmart Foundation support; awards US $20,000 - US $100,000 for nutrition education, federal nutrition program access, and innovative food recovery models serving underserved communities and improving long-term food security.
Wal-Mart Foundation
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) charities improving quality of life through economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief can seek project, operating, or capital support, including Arkansas organizations in O’Reilly Auto Parts communities. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports nonprofits serving underserved and underrepresented people, excluding schools, hospitals, faith-based religious entities, individuals, and national organizations.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Arkansas Youth
Applications due May 1, 2027
Charitable organizations and 501(c)(3) nonprofits with programs for youth, families, food security, or environmental stewardship in Arkansas can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, offering US $30,000 - US $350,000. Focus areas include education and leadership, hunger and housing support, and community or environmental initiatives benefiting young people and their families.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Southern Partners Fund Justice Grants in Arkansas
Applications due May 6, 2027
Rural, community-based 501(c)(3) organizations in Arkansas using grassroots organizing for social, economic, or environmental justice can seek general or project support through the Hubert E. Sapp Regular Grant Cycle. Grants from Southern Partners Fund help small-budget groups build leadership, strengthen rural communities, and advance issues like environmental justice, affordable housing, education reform, and criminal justice or voting rights advocacy.
Southern Partners Fund
Mutual of America Foundation Community Partnership Grants
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations across the U.S. with strong, replicable community partnerships can seek recognition and funding for collaborative social impact work through the Mutual of America Foundation’s Community Partnership Award. With a mission to honor exemplary partnerships, the foundation provides Arkansas charities and other nonprofits a national platform highlighting innovative approaches to significant social issues.
Mutual Of America Foundation