Arkansas Community Programs Funding via US Bancorp Foundation
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Arkansas can apply for US Bancorp Foundation’s Community Possible grants to support economic and workforce advancement, safe and affordable housing, and community arts and culture initiatives. Organizations based in U.S. Bank communities, especially those led by people of color and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, may be prioritized.
US Bancorp Foundation
Arkansas Community Programs Funding via Costco Foundation
Arkansas nonprofits supporting children, education, or health and human services can access funding via Costco Foundation for monetary program needs. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations requesting cash support only. Recycling or environmental programs that primarily serve youth, education, or human services in Arkansas communities may be considered if they meet these priorities.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Innovation Grants in Arkansas
Arkansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative approaches to human and social services, community development, environment, or related issues can access funding through Creag Foundation to address pressing social problems. Organizations with creative recycling or waste-reduction programs that represent new solutions or tackle previously unaddressed needs may be invited to submit a letter of inquiry.
Creag Foundation
The Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Arkansas youth-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits can access funding through The Dan Paul Foundation for programs that advance children’s health, education, development, and welfare, with awards up to US $15,000. Organizations working with youth on environmental stewardship, clean air and water, or related education that incorporates recycling or conservation themes may be eligible.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Social Impact Funding for Startups from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven startups in Arkansas tackling urgent social or environmental problems can apply for Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation support; awards up to US $300,000 for scalable solutions. Organizations should serve underserved communities, operate post-pilot and pre-scale, and demonstrate potential to reach at least 10,000 people within five years.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Support for Tech Solutions
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology for crisis response, education access, economic empowerment, or climate resilience can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Focused on innovative, tech-enabled solutions for underserved communities, Cisco Systems Foundation invites programs worldwide, including Arkansas, that address significant social challenges and serve predominantly economically underserved populations.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Community Safety and Development Grants from State Farm
Educational institutions, government programs, and eligible nonprofits in Arkansas can seek funding for safety, education, and community development projects from State Farm Companies Foundation. With a mission to build safer, stronger communities, State Farm provides support for initiatives like disaster preparedness, affordable housing, financial literacy, job training, and K–12 or higher education programs across the U.S.
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, awarding more than US $100,000 for arts and science programs. Arkansas organizations offering arts education, STEAM initiatives, or artist development that reach large populations and show measurable impact may be competitive.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Support for Community Health
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on health, education, or community programs in Arkansas may be eligible for support that strengthens local services and opportunities. Focused on community well-being, Labcorp Charitable Foundation funds efforts like food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, STEM education, and healthy lifestyle initiatives, which may complement recycling or sustainability-related community projects.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Grants for Education
Arkansas education and youth-focused organizations can access funding through Michael & Susan Dell Foundation to support or scale programs serving urban children and families in poverty. Eligible U.S. entities include nonprofits, schools, social enterprises, governments, and other charitable organizations requesting more than US $50,000 for education, health and wellness, or family economic stability initiatives.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Community and Environment Funding from La Roche
Arkansas accredited charities running community, environmental, humanitarian, science education, or arts and culture projects may be eligible for La Roche’s corporate donations program. Grants from La Roche help organizations worldwide that promote sustainable development, engage local Roche affiliates and employees, and can benefit from Roche’s expertise and logistics capabilities for high-quality, innovative projects.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Grants for Recycling
With a mission to support marginalized communities, Semnani Family Foundation provides Arkansas organizations focused on health, education, and humanitarian aid with funding for programs in areas like healthcare access, child welfare, and disaster relief. Arkansas nonprofits working on recycling alongside these priorities may be eligible within the foundation’s broader U.S. and international grantmaking.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Support for Arkansas Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations funding charitable, scientific, medical, educational, or recycling-related work in Arkansas can apply for grants that must be used in the U.S. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help well-managed groups expand services with broad impact and materially improve the general welfare of the communities they serve.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Humanitarian and Social Services Funding from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Non-sectarian nonprofits supporting disadvantaged people through poverty relief, disability services, social services, or disaster relief in Arkansas and other eligible countries can apply for Gupta Family Foundation grants. Awards of US $5,000 - US $250,000 support smaller organizations, typically 501(c)(3)s or qualified foreign entities, with strong founder-led leadership and high direct-benefit impact.
Gupta Family Foundation
Outdoor Recreation Funding for Arkansas Communities via ADPHT
Applications due Aug 28, 2026
Small Arkansas municipalities and sponsored unincorporated communities can receive up to US $100,000 to build or renovate public outdoor recreation facilities such as playgrounds, courts, trails, and picnic areas. Administered by the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, this no-match FUN Park Grant may benefit parks that incorporate recycling stations or waste-reduction features.
Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism - Office of Outdoor Recreation
Storytelling Funding for Nonprofits from Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Arkansas working on wildlife conservation, food and waste management, or related environmental efforts can use this grant to tell powerful stories about their impact. Grants from Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation help eligible 501(c)(3)s and aligned for-profits create storytelling projects that highlight preservation, education, or wellness initiatives; awards are more than US $50,000.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Robinson Foundation Support for Arkansas Conservation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Arkansas environmental and conservation-focused 501(c)(3) organizations serving communities below the Mason-Dixon line can access funding through the Robinson Foundation for programs in nature and wildlife conservation, disaster relief, or poverty relief. Eligible nonprofits must be at least three years old, seek single-year program support, and demonstrate tangible, meaningful impact rather than capital projects.
Robinson Foundation
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Support for Environmental Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on environmental conservation, community services, or peacebuilding in Arkansas may be eligible for support from the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. With a mission to respect all life and the environment, this private foundation provides funding for charitable initiatives that advance positive change in a changing world.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Community and Environment Grants for Nonprofits from Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and qualified local government entities in Arkansas communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities can apply for Georgia-Pacific Foundation grants to support education, environment, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment programs. Eligible Arkansas recycling and waste-reduction initiatives may be competitive if they advance environmental stewardship and the long-term well-being of local GP communities.
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 addressing basic needs, at-risk youth enrichment, workforce readiness, or domestic violence services may be eligible for funding, if located within 15 miles of a TJX site. Focused on community support, TJX Foundation invites aligned nonprofits to submit an eligibility questionnaire and, if qualified, a letter of inquiry.
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 $5,000 - $10,000 in unrestricted operating or program support for environmental and human services work. Arkansas organizations with recycling or broader environmental programs may be eligible for national funding from the Lawrence Foundation.
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 seek US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support community-based programs and facilities. Grants from Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation help fund museums, cultural and performing arts, schools and hospitals, youth and senior services, disability programs, environmental and wildlife protection, and related initiatives.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Arkansas Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Arkansas can seek project funding in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental programs via the Dr Scholl Foundation. Focused on broad community improvement, this annual grant program offers US $5,000 - US $25,000 for one-year initiatives, with most awards going to U.S.-based applicants.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations improving community quality of life in Arkansas can receive project, operating, or capital support for economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, and disaster relief. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation funds U.S.-based community-focused programs, which may include Arkansas initiatives that intersect with recycling-related community services and local environmental resilience.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Union Pacific Foundation Support for Recycling
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Arkansas working on recycling and broader environmental sustainability can apply for Union Pacific Foundation’s Community Ties Local Grants, offering US $5,000 - US $30,000 for program-specific projects. Funding supports initiatives like waste reduction, community recycling, environmental stewardship, and related education in communities served by Union Pacific.
Union Pacific Foundation
Mutual of America Community Partnership Grants
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations across the U.S. that lead strong, replicable community partnerships can apply for the Community Partnership Award, which recognizes collaborative solutions to significant social issues. With a mission to strengthen communities, Mutual of America Foundation provides national recognition that Arkansas recycling and sustainability initiatives may leverage to highlight impactful cross-sector partnerships.
Mutual Of America Foundation