Arkansas Community Development Funding via U.S. Bank Foundation
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Arkansas 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. Theater and arts organizations that advance equity and serve designated U.S. Bank communities, especially those led by people of color, may be competitive.
US Bancorp Foundation
Arkansas Youth Services Funding via Costco Foundation
Arkansas nonprofits focused on children, education, or health and human services can access funding through the Costco Foundation for monetary program support. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations working with youth or theater education may be considered if they demonstrate community need, measurable outcomes, collaboration, and a broad base of financial support.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Innovation Grants in Arkansas
Arkansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative approaches to human services and related social issues can access funding through the Creag Foundation to develop or expand their programs. Organizations, including those with theater-based or arts initiatives that address societal problems, must have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year before submitting a letter of inquiry.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Arkansas theater organizations serving youth can access funding through the Dan Paul Foundation for programs that advance children’s health, education, development, and welfare. U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits working with young people, including through arts, enrichment, advocacy, or basic needs services, may be eligible for grants up to US $15,000.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Early-Stage Impact Funding for Entrepreneurs from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Early-stage social impact organizations in Arkansas and beyond can apply for Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation’s support, with awards up to US $300,000 over three years for scalable solutions to social or environmental problems. Eligible nonprofits and impact-first for-profits working in areas like education, health, poverty, or sustainability may benefit from capital, capacity-building, and community.
Draper Richards Kaplan 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 Good Neighbor Citizenship funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives. With a mission to build safer, stronger, better-educated communities, State Farm Companies Foundation supports projects like disaster preparedness, neighborhood revitalization, job training, and K–12 or higher education programs, which may include theater-related education efforts.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Arts and Culture Funding from Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million can apply for the Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant, offering more than US $100,000 for arts and culture programs. Arkansas theaters and performing arts organizations may be eligible for program, capital, or limited general and endowment support that engages youth and nurtures artistic talent.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Support for Community Health
Nonprofit organizations working in health, education, or community services in Arkansas can apply for funding that supports food pantries, healthcare access, STEM programming, and healthy lifestyle initiatives. Focused on community well-being, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites eligible 501(c)(3) groups to strengthen local services that benefit underserved populations and promote equitable care and education.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Grants for Education
Arkansas education and youth-focused organizations working on programs for urban low-income children can access funding through the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation for projects in education, children’s health, and family economic stability. Eligible entities include nonprofits, schools, social enterprises, and public agencies in the U.S. seeking more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Community Development Funding from La Roche
Accredited charities in Arkansas working on humanitarian, educational, community, environmental, or contemporary arts projects may be eligible for philanthropic support, including theater-related initiatives. Grants from La Roche help organizations worldwide that promote sustainable development, engage local partners and employees, and can benefit from Roche’s expertise and logistics through its affiliate-managed local giving programs.
La Roche, Inc.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Support for Theater
Theater and arts-focused 501(c)(3) organizations in Arkansas can seek project or program funding that advances charitable, educational, scientific, or medical purposes. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help U.S.-based nonprofits with tax-exempt status under federal (and where applicable, California) law that serve broad populations and contribute to general welfare; funds must be used domestically.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Arkansas Community Programs Funding via Bank of America Charitable Foundation
Arkansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits running community, arts, or cultural programs can access funding through Bank of America Charitable Foundation to support economic mobility and social progress. Sponsorships may back theater, arts and culture, community development, basic needs, workforce education, environmental initiatives, and diversity and inclusion efforts in low- and moderate-income communities across the U.S.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Humanitarian and Poverty Relief Funding from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Non-sectarian nonprofits supporting disadvantaged people through poverty alleviation, disability services, social services, or disaster relief in Arkansas and worldwide can apply for Gupta Family Foundation grants ranging from US $5,000 - US $250,000. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) entities and qualifying foreign organizations with revenues between $300,000 and $3,000,000 may be eligible; theater groups with aligned missions may benefit.
Gupta Family Foundation
Arts and Culture Funding from Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) arts and culture organizations in Arkansas and worldwide can seek project support, with awards from US $1,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Hansen Family Foundation help smaller-budget groups (under $1 million, with overhead below 25%) advance programs in children’s services, education, humanitarian aid, environmental work, animal welfare, and cultural initiatives.
Hansen Family Foundation
Storytelling Funding for Nonprofits from Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits in the U.S. can apply for the J.W. Couch Foundation Storytelling Grant to share the impact of their preservation, education, or wellness work; awards are more than US $50,000. Arkansas theater groups whose programming fits these pillars may be eligible if they have a compelling story to tell.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Robinson Foundation Support for Southern Programs
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Arkansas theater and arts-focused 501(c)(3) organizations serving communities in the Southern region may be eligible for Robinson Foundation grants supporting programmatic work rather than capital projects. Funding can assist efforts connected to children and families, education, poverty relief, disaster relief, health, veterans, animal welfare, nature conservation, or religious and spiritual endeavors, for organizations active at least three years.
Robinson 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 in Arkansas can seek project support from the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. With a mission to empower positive change, the foundation provides flexible funding that may benefit theater groups whose work advances community or environmental goals.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Community Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and local government entities in Arkansas communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities can apply for Georgia-Pacific Foundation’s support to advance education, entrepreneurship, environmental initiatives, and community enrichment. Arkansas theater organizations offering performances or theater education within 30 miles of a GP manufacturing community may be eligible if their projects meet these priorities.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
TJX Foundation Youth and Basic Needs Grants in Arkansas
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Arkansas located within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can seek funding for basic needs, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. Focused on vulnerable families and children, TJX Foundation invites eligible groups, including those with theater-related youth programming, to begin with an online eligibility questionnaire.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Grants for Arkansas Environment
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Arkansas 501(c)(3) public charities, public schools, and libraries can seek unrestricted support for environmental and human services programs, including general operating or project costs. Arkansas theater organizations that are eligible charities and incorporate environmental or community service elements into their work may be able to access funding through the Lawrence Foundation, with typical awards of US $5,000 - US $10,000.
Lawrence Foundation
Theater and Arts Funding for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Arkansas and across the U.S. can seek US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support theater, performing arts, and other cultural programs. Grants from Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation help fund museums, arts organizations, educational initiatives, community services, and environmental or wildlife activities where modest awards can make a significant impact.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Community Vitality Grants in Arkansas
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Arkansas working on community development, cultural enrichment, arts education, or theater access may be eligible for Ameriprise Financial support. Grants from Ameriprise Financial help U.S. nonprofits that fit its Meeting Basic Needs, Supporting Community Vitality, or Volunteer-Driven Causes focus areas and can demonstrate strong outcomes and volunteer engagement.
Ameriprise Financial
Arkansas Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Focused on education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, and environmental programs, Dr Scholl Foundation invites Arkansas 501(c)(3) organizations to request support. U.S. nonprofits, including those with theater or arts programming, can apply for US $5,000 - US $25,000 in one-year project funding during the annual October 1–March 1 grant cycle.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving local quality of life through economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief can seek project, operating, or capital support, especially in Arkansas communities with an O’Reilly Auto Parts presence. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation may benefit theater organizations whose programs serve underserved or underrepresented individuals and families.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Community Programs
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with youth, family, food security, or environmental programs can seek funding for community projects in Arkansas and beyond. Focused on education, housing, hunger relief, and environmental stewardship, Chick Fil A Foundation invites eligible groups to apply for US $30,000 - US $350,000 True Inspiration Awards to expand their impact.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Mutual of America Foundation Partnership Grants
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Arkansas with strong community partnership programs can apply for national recognition and support through the Mutual of America Foundation’s Community Partnership Award. With a mission to honor exemplary collaborations, this award highlights replicable, multi-sector initiatives that address significant social issues, which may include innovative theater-related community projects.
Mutual Of America Foundation