American Electric Power Foundation Education Grants in Arkansas
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, government entities, and qualifying foundations in Arkansas can seek funding for STEM education, basic needs like hunger and housing, and social justice initiatives. Grants from American Electric Power Foundation help Arkansas organizations that may also offer workforce preparation and job readiness programs within AEP’s multistate service territory.
American Electric Power Foundation
BOKF Foundation Workforce Grants in Arkansas
Nonprofit organizations in Arkansas counties where BOK Financial operates may receive funding for workforce development, job training, and broader economic development initiatives. Grants from BOKF Foundation help Arkansas workforce preparation and job readiness programs, as well as efforts in education, basic needs, health care access, poverty alleviation, and community safety.
BOKF Foundation
Arkansas Workforce and Housing Funding via U.S. Bank Foundation
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Arkansas working on workforce preparation, safe and affordable housing, or community arts and culture can apply for the Community Possible Grant Program. New and emerging organizations submit a letter of interest, while established partners apply by invitation. U.S. Bank Foundation prioritizes organizations in its service communities that advance equity and may address multiple pillars of work, home, and play.
US Bancorp Foundation
Arkansas Youth Services Funding via Costco Foundation
Arkansas nonprofits supporting children, education, or health and human services can access funding through Costco Foundation for monetary program needs in communities where Costco operates. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations with evidence-based, collaborative projects may be considered; workforce preparation or job readiness initiatives for youth that fit these priorities may be competitive.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Innovation Grants in Arkansas
Arkansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative approaches to human services and other social issues can access funding through the Creag Foundation to launch or expand creative solutions. Organizations working on workforce preparation and job readiness may be eligible if their programs introduce new ways to tackle employment-related challenges and have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Arkansas workforce preparation and job readiness nonprofits serving youth can access funding through Dan Paul Foundation for programs that advance education, development, health, and welfare. 501(c)(3) organizations worldwide may receive up to US $15,000 for initiatives such as early childhood development, youth enrichment, scholarships, and support for underprivileged or refugee youth that align with the foundation’s mission.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Support for Workforce Readiness
Nonprofit and NGO workforce programs using technology for job readiness, economic empowerment, or education in Arkansas and beyond can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants up to US $100,000. Focused on tech-enabled crisis response, education, and economic empowerment, Cisco Systems Foundation invites innovative, early-stage solutions serving mostly economically underserved communities.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Workforce and Education Grants for Nonprofits from State Farm Companies Foundation
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies in Arkansas can seek workforce preparation, job training, education, and community development funding that supports long-term impact. With a mission to build safer, stronger communities, State Farm Companies Foundation backs initiatives in safety, affordable housing, financial literacy, STEM, and disaster preparedness that may benefit local workforce programs.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Community Development Funding from La Roche
Accredited charities in Arkansas and other countries can seek funding for humanitarian, educational, community, environmental, or arts and culture projects that promote sustainable development and engage Roche employees. Grants from La Roche help workforce preparation and job readiness programs when they fit these focus areas and are managed locally through the relevant country affiliate.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Grants for Workforce Preparation
Nonprofit and community organizations focused on workforce preparation and job readiness in Arkansas and worldwide can seek funding to advance health, education, and humanitarian support for marginalized communities. With a mission to empower vulnerable populations, Semnani Family Foundation provides support for programs such as health care access, literacy, and social services that may complement workforce initiatives.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Support for Workforce Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations funding charitable, educational, scientific, or medical programs in Arkansas may be eligible for grants that must be used in the U.S. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help workforce preparation and job readiness initiatives that are soundly managed, broadly impactful, and materially improve general welfare and services.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Arkansas Workforce Funding via Bank of America
Arkansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on workforce preparation, basic needs, housing, or community development can access funding through Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s sponsorship program. Grants support job readiness, education for 21st-century careers, hunger and emergency shelter, neighborhood preservation, arts and culture, environmental initiatives, and diversity and inclusion efforts across low- and moderate-income communities in the U.S.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Self-Reliance Program Funding from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant can seek US $5,000 - US $250,000 to support focused intervention and humanitarian programs, including in Arkansas. Gupta Family Foundation supports smaller, non-sectarian groups worldwide, with a strong preference that at least 90% of grant funds reach beneficiaries and leadership deeply committed to the mission.
Gupta Family Foundation
Education and Workforce Funding from Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting education, youth services, or job readiness initiatives, including in Arkansas, can apply for Hansen Family Foundation grants of US $1,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Hansen Family Foundation help organizations advance children’s services, educational access, humanitarian aid, and related community programs, with a preference for communities in Virginia and Arizona but open worldwide.
Hansen Family Foundation
Storytelling Funding for Nonprofits from Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Arkansas working in preservation, education, or wellness can use this grant to tell powerful stories about their impact. Grants from Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation help fund storytelling projects that highlight work in areas like wildlife conservation, early childhood education, mental health, and related community programs; awards are more than US $50,000.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Workforce and Education Grants for Nonprofits from T L L Temple Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 10, 2026
Nonprofit and community organizations improving workforce readiness, education, health, human services, arts, or conservation in Miller County, Arkansas can access funding from the T L L Temple Foundation. Grants up to US $5,000,000 support general operations, projects, capital improvements, and capacity building that help break the cycle of poverty and expand opportunity for local residents.
T L L Temple Foundation
Robinson Foundation Support for Southern Programs
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Arkansas workforce preparation and job readiness nonprofits serving the Southern region can access funding through the Robinson Foundation for programs that relieve hardship and support children, families, education, veterans, and poverty relief. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) public charities active for more than three years seeking single-year, non-capital support.
Robinson Foundation
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Support for Community Services
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 respect all life and the environment, this private foundation provides funding that may benefit workforce preparation and job readiness initiatives.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
TJX Foundation Workforce Readiness Grants in Arkansas
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Arkansas offering workforce readiness training or out-of-school opportunities for at-risk youth may be eligible for funding, if located within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office. Focused on workforce preparation and basic needs, TJX Foundation invites aligned nonprofits with nondiscrimination policies to begin with an eligibility questionnaire and letter of inquiry.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Grants for Arkansas Workforce
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Arkansas workforce preparation and job readiness nonprofits, public schools, and libraries can seek unrestricted funding for environmental, human services, disaster relief, or other community programs. Lawrence Foundation offers US $5,000 - US $10,000 program or operating grants to U.S.-headquartered 501(c)(3) public charities and similar organizations, with flexibility for reasonable indirect costs.
Lawrence Foundation
Workforce Training Grants for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Arkansas offering workforce preparation, job readiness, or related community programs can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 in support. Grants from Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation also fund education, cultural programs, youth and senior services, disability services, health facilities, and environmental and wildlife initiatives across the U.S.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Workforce Grants in Arkansas
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Arkansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting workforce preparation, job readiness, or related basic needs may be eligible for these Ameriprise Financial grants, part of a national program. Grants from Ameriprise Financial help organizations addressing adult self-sufficiency, hunger, shelter, community development, and cultural enrichment, with priority for communities near Ameriprise employee centers and strong Ameriprise volunteer engagement.
Ameriprise Financial
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 for education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental programs via the Dr Scholl Foundation. Awards of US $5,000 - US $25,000 support one-year initiatives, and workforce preparation or job readiness efforts may be eligible within these broad focus areas.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Union Pacific Foundation Support for Workforce Programs
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Workforce development nonprofits in Arkansas can seek US $5,000 - US $30,000 to deliver job readiness, STEM, vocational training, and barrier-removal programs for underrepresented residents. With a mission to strengthen local communities, Union Pacific Foundation provides Local Grants across its rail-served communities for safety, workforce, community vitality, and environmental sustainability initiatives.
Union Pacific Foundation
Arkansas Housing Innovation Funding via Enterprise Community Partners
Applications due May 16, 2027
Arkansas workforce and housing organizations with proven, ready-to-scale affordable housing innovations can access funding through Enterprise Community Partners, with five individual grants of US $2,000,000 available nationwide. Eligible nonprofits, mission-oriented for-profits, and qualified public or tribal housing entities may apply for projects in design and construction, finance, or service delivery and programs serving low- and moderate-income residents.
Enterprise Community Partners Inc
Mutual of America Foundation Community Partnership Grants
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations across the U.S. that lead strong, replicable community partnerships can receive national recognition and support through the Mutual of America Foundation Community Partnership Award. With a mission to honor exemplary collaborations, the foundation provides awards to initiatives addressing significant social issues; Arkansas workforce preparation and job readiness programs may be competitive if they feature robust cross-sector partnerships.
Mutual Of America Foundation