Arkansas Private Grants

The SHARE Foundation offers annual grants focusing on enhancing the health and well-being of individuals in Union County, Arkansas, and surrounding areas. Through these grants, the Foundation aims to address critical areas such as health, education, economy, and social and community well-being. Focus areas include mental health treatment, substance misuse prevention, job readiness, education advancement, and neighborhood improvements. Grants are available for operations, projects/programs, and capital improvements. Eligible applicants include public agencies and tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code, with a priority for those operating in or having a direct impact on Union County. The application deadline is October 15, annually. Grant renewed every year.

This funding opportunity supports childcare facilities in Little Rock, Arkansas, that serve vulnerable children, including those in foster care, with a focus on organizations operating on budgets under $1 million.

This program provides financial support to food pantries, nonprofits for emergency response equipment, and educational institutions for health initiatives that benefit students.

The Blue & You Foundation is offering grants to organizations addressing behavioral health disparities in Arkansas. These grants support programs targeting access to quality mental healthcare, awareness, education, crisis care, early intervention, mental health innovation, substance use disorder, suicide prevention, and preventative behavioral healthcare. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations with services benefiting Arkansans. Grants range from $5,000 to $200,000 for programs implemented between December 1, 2024, and December 1, 2025. LOI 07/01/2024 to 07/12/2024. Grant application deadline (ONLY BY INVITATION): 07/26/2026 to 08/16/2024

This grant provides funding for innovative projects in education, arts, community improvement, historical preservation, mental health, and forestry conservation for eligible nonprofit organizations.

UpStart Thrift Store will award competitive grants of up to $5,000 to small business owners in Washington County. The UpStart Thrift Store team will work with the Startup Junkie Foundation leadership to select the awardees based on the merits of their application. If your startup or small business could benefit from such a grant, fill out the application at the link below. Please don't apply unless your business is physically located in Washington County, Arkansas. The grant awards starting at $500 are provided by the sales proceeds derived from efforts of an all volunteer non-profit thrift store called Upstart Thrift that is a program of the 501c3, Startup Junkie Foundation. The intent is to provide a hand up to deserving small businesses in Washington County, Arkansas. Applicants will only be eligible for one award per calendar year. Applications will be reviewed quarterly. The top three candidates will be contacted to conduct a brief interview. Candidates who do not receive a grant are still eligible for funds via Kiva NWA and free consulting from Startup Junkie.

The Maternal and Pediatric Health Grants for 2024 focus on improving health outcomes for birthing people and children in Arkansas. Grant categories include Adverse Childhood Experiences Solutions, Child Development Support, Education and Outreach, Postpartum Care Support, Maternal and Infant Health Disparities, Maternal Mortality Improvement Solutions, Prenatal Healthcare, and Pediatric Healthcare. The Letters of Intent period is from April 1 to April 12, 2024, with application invitations sent by April 26, 2024. The final application deadline is May 17, 2024, and awards will be announced on August 13, 2024.