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Grants in Arkansas

Browse 85 open grants tagged for Arkansas, plus 15,314 nationwide grants your organization can apply for. Our database includes federal, state, local, and private funding opportunities for nonprofits, small businesses, schools, and community groups.

State Grants

85

National Grants

15,314

Avg. Award

$3.3M

Total Available

15,399

Arkansas Grants by Funding Source

Federal

1

Grants.gov, SAM.gov, NSF, NIH

State

9

Arkansas state agencies

Private / Foundation

75

Foundation and corporate grants

Top Grants in Arkansas

Showing 1 of 85 grants in Arkansas, plus 15,314 nationwide grants

1 grants worth up to $200K match your search

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Mary Reynolds Babcock Rural South Grant

open

Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation

Economic opportunity and civic engagement in the rural South

$25K – $200K
2026-08-31
economic opportunitycivic engagementrural development

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Grant Details: Amounts and Deadlines

Grant NameFunderAmountDeadline
Mary Reynolds Babcock Rural South GrantMary Reynolds Babcock Foundation$25K - $200KAug 31, 2026

Top Grant Categories in Arkansas

Education23
Community Development14
Health13
Public Safety13
Workforce Development8
Technology8
Economic Development7
Infrastructure7
Veterans Services7

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Frequently Asked Questions: Arkansas Grants

How many grants are available in Arkansas?
There are currently 85 grants specifically tagged for Arkansas, plus 15,314 nationwide grants that organizations in Arkansas can also apply for.
What types of organizations can apply for Arkansas grants?
Nonprofits, small businesses, schools and school districts, universities, municipalities, tribal governments, healthcare organizations, and faith-based groups in Arkansas are all eligible for various grants. Each grant has specific eligibility requirements listed on its detail page.
How do I find grants I qualify for in Arkansas?
Use FindGrants' free discovery tool to answer a short questionnaire about your organization. The engine scores every grant against your profile and returns a ranked list of matches with fit scores and application guidance.
Are federal grants available to organizations in Arkansas?
Yes. In addition to Arkansas-specific funding, there are 15,314 federal and nationwide grants available to organizations in any state. Federal sources include Grants.gov, SAM.gov, NSF, and NIH.
What is the average grant size in Arkansas?
The average maximum award for Arkansas-tagged grants is $3.3M, with a median of $800K. Grant sizes range from under $5K for community micro-grants to over $1M for major federal programs.

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By audience served

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