Arkansas Community Development Funding via U.S. Bank Foundation
Arkansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on economic and workforce advancement, safe and affordable housing, or community arts and culture can apply for the Community Possible Grant Program from U.S. Bank Foundation. Grassroots organizations, especially those led by people of color and addressing multiple pillars of work, home, and play, may be competitive applicants.
US Bancorp Foundation
Arkansas Youth and Health Funding via Costco Foundation
Arkansas grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on children, education, or health and human services can access funding through Costco Foundation for monetary support of community programs. Eligible organizations must 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 efforts.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Innovation Grants in Arkansas
Arkansas grassroots and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative approaches to social problems can access funding through the Creag Foundation to advance human services and related work. Organizations developing new ways to address issues in areas like health, community development, literacy, safety, or the environment may be invited to apply after submitting a letter of inquiry.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Arkansas grassroots organizations serving youth and children can access funding through the Dan Paul Foundation for programs advancing health, education, development, and welfare. 501(c)(3) nonprofits may receive up to US $15,000 for initiatives such as early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, environmental education, refugee enrichment, and related youth-focused efforts.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Support for Tech Solutions
Grassroots and other nonprofit organizations in Arkansas using technology to address crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment for mostly economically underserved communities can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants. Focused on innovative, tech-enabled social impact, Cisco Systems Foundation offers up to US $100,000 and accepts year-round LOIs from eligible NPOs and NGOs worldwide.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Community Safety and Education Grants from State Farm
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies in Arkansas can seek funding for safety, education, and community development projects from State Farm Companies Foundation. Grants support auto and home safety, disaster preparedness and recovery, affordable housing, job training, financial literacy, food insecurity, and K-16 academic and career success initiatives.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Arts and Culture Funding from Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit cultural institutions in Arkansas and across the U.S. can apply for the Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant, awarding more than US $100,000 for arts and science programming. Eligible 501(c)(3)s with audited expenses over $2 million may seek program, capital, or limited general and endowment support, especially for youth engagement, arts education, and artist development.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Support for Community Health
Grassroots and other 501(c)(3) organizations working in health, education, or community services in Arkansas may be eligible for funding to expand equitable care and education. Focus areas for Labcorp Charitable Foundation include food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, STEM programming, and healthy lifestyle initiatives, with requests reviewed in March and September.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Grants for Education
Arkansas grassroots and other organizations working on education, children’s health, or family economic stability can access funding through the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation for project support or scaling efforts. Eligible applicants include a wide range of nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and public entities in the U.S., with awards of more than US $50,000.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Community Development Funding from La Roche
Grassroots and other accredited charities in Arkansas can seek support for humanitarian, educational, environmental, and contemporary arts projects that promote sustainable development. Grants from La Roche help organizations worldwide that can engage local Roche affiliates and employees, involve local authorities and partners, and leverage Roche expertise for community benefit.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Grants for Arkansas Health Programs
Grassroots and community-based organizations working on health, education, or humanitarian services in Arkansas and worldwide can seek support for programs serving marginalized communities. With a mission to empower the disaffected, Semnani Family Foundation provides funding for health care access, disaster relief, women and children’s health, literacy, and related human and social services initiatives.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Support for Nonprofits
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in charitable, scientific, medical, or educational fields can apply for funding to support programs serving communities in Arkansas and nationwide. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help tax-exempt organizations with broadly impactful services and projects that materially contribute to the general welfare within the U.S.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Southern Partners Fund Support for Arkansas Organizing
Arkansas grassroots, rural community groups using community organizing for social, economic, or environmental justice can access funding through Southern Partners Fund for activities in its 12-state Southern region. Support may cover small organizing projects, capacity-building and technical assistance, or travel for conferences and civic engagement, with a focus on education reform, immigration rights, and voter engagement.
Southern Partners Fund
Arkansas Community Development Funding via Bank of America
Arkansas grassroots and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits can seek sponsorship support for community development, basic needs, workforce education, arts, and related initiatives. Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s regional U.S. sponsorships may benefit organizations advancing economic mobility, social progress, housing, hunger relief, and inclusive, culturally vibrant communities in low- and moderate-income areas.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Equity and Movement Funding from Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
Grassroots and community-based organizations advancing equity and systems change in Arkansas can seek funding to support narrative change, movement building, and policy and advocacy strategies. Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation offers primarily multi-year, unrestricted support for bold ideas and leadership that expand opportunity and build power for ALICE families across the state.
Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
Humanitarian and Poverty Funding from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Grassroots nonprofits working on poverty alleviation, disability services, disaster relief, or other human and social services in Arkansas may be eligible for US $5,000 - US $250,000 to help disadvantaged people become self-reliant. Gupta Family Foundation supports smaller, non-sectarian organizations, typically 501(c)(3)s, that direct at least 90% of grant funds to beneficiaries.
Gupta Family Foundation
Community and Humanitarian Funding from Hansen Family
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Arkansas and across the U.S. can seek $1,000 - US $10,000 to support children, education, animals, environmental, humanitarian, and arts and culture initiatives. Grants from Hansen Family Foundation help smaller organizations (under $1 million budget, overhead under 25%) advance programs that uphold “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”
Hansen Family Foundation
Storytelling Funding for Nonprofits from Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofits and aligned for-profit organizations in Arkansas can apply for the Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant to share the impact of their work. Grants of more than US $50,000 support storytelling projects for programs in preservation, education, or wellness, including wildlife conservation, historic preservation, mental health, and early childhood education.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding, including those based in Arkansas, can seek funding to advance their grassroots programs. With a mission to support positive change, Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides flexible support for charitable initiatives that respect people, life, and the environment.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
TJX Foundation Youth and Basic Needs Grants in Arkansas
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Arkansas supporting basic needs, at-risk youth education, workforce readiness, or domestic violence safety may be eligible for funding, if located within 15 miles of a TJX site and meeting mission and policy criteria. Focused on vulnerable families and children, TJX Foundation invites aligned organizations to begin with an eligibility questionnaire and Letter of Inquiry.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Grants for Arkansas Environment
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Arkansas grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and libraries working on environmental or human services programs can apply for unrestricted grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Arkansas community organizations can access funding through Lawrence Foundation to support either program/project costs or general operations within its stated areas of interest.
Lawrence Foundation
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Arkansas and across the U.S. can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support community-based programs and services. Grants from Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation help grassroots groups fund cultural and performing arts, education and youth programs, services for seniors and people with disabilities, environmental and wildlife efforts, and local institutions like museums, schools, and hospitals.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Community Grants in Arkansas
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Arkansas working on basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes can apply for Ameriprise Financial’s Community Grants. Grants from Ameriprise Financial help Arkansas organizations address hunger, shelter, financial literacy, workforce readiness, community development, and arts access, with priority for programs engaging Ameriprise employee or advisor volunteers.
Ameriprise Financial
Community Quality-of-Life Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving quality of life for underserved people through economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief can seek project, operating, or capital support, including Arkansas grassroots groups. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation prioritizes communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates and supports organizations that benefit their local community without discrimination.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Union Pacific Foundation Support for Arkansas Communities
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Arkansas can seek US $5,000 - US $30,000 to run direct-service projects in safety, workforce development, community vitality, or environmental sustainability. With a mission to strengthen local communities, Union Pacific Foundation provides local grants to programs primarily serving communities along its rail network and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Union Pacific Foundation
Southern Partners Fund Justice Grants in Arkansas
Applications due May 6, 2027
Grassroots, community-based 501(c)(3) organizations using organizing strategies for social, economic, or environmental justice in rural Arkansas can apply for the Hubert E. Sapp Regular Grant Cycle. Grants from Southern Partners Fund help build leadership, strengthen rural communities, and support general or project work for groups with operating budgets at or above $350,000.
Southern Partners Fund