Education Grants in Arkansas

Browse open education grants available to organizations in Arkansas. Our database includes federal, state, and foundation funding opportunities. Answer a few questions to see which grants you qualify for.

24 open education grants in Arkansas

24 grants worth up to $14.1M match your search

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Entergy Charitable Foundation Low Income/Working Families Grants

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Entergy Charitable Foundation

Focuses on helping low-income and working families through workforce readiness, education, and poverty-to-prosperity programs in the Gulf South.

$5K – $250K

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workforce readinessEducationpoverty reduction+1

AEP Foundation Community Grants

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AEP Foundation

Supports education, workforce development, and community improvement in American Electric Power service areas across 11 states.

$5K – $250K

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Educationworkforce developmentcommunity development+1

Community Foundation of the Ozarks Community Grants

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Community Foundation of the Ozarks

Community Foundation of the Ozarks ($500M in assets) supports nonprofits in AR through grants focused on education, community development, health, arts. Awards range from $2,000 to $100,000.

$2K – $100K

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Educationcommunity developmentHealth+1

Arkansas Community Foundation Community Grants

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Arkansas Community Foundation

Arkansas Community Foundation ($300M in assets) supports nonprofits in AR through grants focused on education, community development, health, arts. Awards range from $2,000 to $75,000.

$2K – $75K

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Educationcommunity developmentHealth+1

United Way of Greater Little Rock Community Grants

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United Way of Greater Little Rock

United Way of Greater Little Rock in Little Rock, AR ($10M annually) funds nonprofits focused on education, financial stability, health. Typical awards range from $5,000 to $100,000.

$5K – $100K

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Educationfinancial stabilityHealth

IMLS National Leadership Grants

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Institute of Museum and Library Services

Competitive grants for projects that address challenges faced by the museum and library fields and have the potential for broad impact.

$50K – $1M

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Educationlibrary servicesmuseum services+1

Museums for America

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Institute of Museum and Library Services

Grants to museums of all types to strengthen their ability to serve the public through exhibitions, education, collections stewardship, and community engagement.

$25K – $250K

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museum servicesEducationcommunity engagement

Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program

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Institute of Museum and Library Services

Grants to develop a diverse workforce of librarians and archivists through scholarships, research, continuing education, and curriculum development.

$50K – $1M

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library servicesEducationworkforce development

Environmental Literacy Grants

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Grants for formal and informal education projects to build environmental literacy about ocean, coastal, Great Lakes, weather, and climate topics.

$100K – $500K

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Educationenvironmentocean literacy

Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP)

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USDA — NIFA

Grants for education, mentoring, and technical assistance programs for beginning farmers and ranchers, with emphasis on limited-resource and socially disadvantaged populations.

$50K – $750K

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AgricultureEducationworkforce development

AmeriCorps State and National Grants

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AmeriCorps

Grants to organizations to engage AmeriCorps members in evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions addressing community needs in education, health, environment, economic opportunity, and disaster services.

$100K – $1.5M

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community servicesEducationHealth+1

Foster Grandparent Program

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AmeriCorps

Grants for income-eligible adults aged 55+ to provide one-on-one mentoring, tutoring, and emotional support to children and youth with exceptional needs.

$50K – $400K

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NEA Grants for Arts Projects (Art Works)

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National Endowment for the Arts

Project-based grants supporting public engagement with, and access to, the arts including visual arts, music, dance, theater, literature, design, and media arts.

$10K – $100K

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artscommunity engagementEducation

NEH Humanities Grants

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National Endowment for the Humanities

Grants for humanities projects including digital humanities, preservation and access, public programs, education, research, and challenge grants for institutions.

$10K – $400K

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humanitiesEducationcultural preservation+1

CPB Community Service Grants

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Corporation for Public Broadcasting

Annual grants to public television and radio stations for operations, programming, and community engagement that address local needs.

$100K – $5M

Rolling

mediaEducationcommunity engagement

USIP Peace Grants

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United States Institute of Peace

Competitive grants for projects advancing peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and stabilization, including research, training, education, and dialogues.

$25K – $500K

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peacebuildingEducationresearch+1

Arkansas Arts Council Arts in Education Grants

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Arkansas Arts Council

Supports arts education programs that bring professional artists into Arkansas schools, providing K-12 students with direct arts learning experiences and supporting creative teaching approaches across the curriculum.

$500 – $15K

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Arts & CultureEducation

Community Venture Foundation Grants

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Community Venture Foundation

Community Venture Foundation is an active grantmaking foundation based in Fayetteville, AR. Focus: education. Contact the foundation directly for current funding opportunities.

$19K – $195K

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Education

Nwti Education Foundation Grants

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Nwti Education Foundation

Nwti Education Foundation is an active grantmaking foundation based in Springdale, AR. Focus: education. Contact the foundation directly for current funding opportunities.

$3K – $28K

Rolling

Education

Entergy Charitable Foundation Grants

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Entergy

Supports workforce development, education, and poverty reduction programs in Entergy's Gulf South service territory.

$5K – $500K

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workforce developmentEducationpoverty reduction+1

Arkansas Humanities Council Grants

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Arkansas Humanities Council

Grants for humanities programming including lectures, exhibitions, oral history, documentary, and public humanities projects in Arkansas. Funded by NEH.

$500 – $8K

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EducationArts & CultureCommunity Development

OGE Energy Foundation Community Grants

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OGE Energy Foundation

Supports education, community development, and environment programs in OGE Energy service areas in Oklahoma and Arkansas.

$3K – $100K

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Educationcommunity developmentenvironment+1

Black Hills Energy Foundation Community Grants

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Black Hills Energy Foundation

Supports education, community development, and environment programs in Black Hills Energy service areas across eight states.

$1K – $50K

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Educationcommunity developmentenvironment+1

OJJDP Mentoring Programs

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Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

Competitive grants for evidence-based mentoring programs for at-risk and system-involved youth, including school-based and community-based mentoring.

$100K – $1M

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youth developmentmentoringEducation

Education Grant Details: Amounts and Deadlines

Grant Name	Funder	Amount	Deadline
Entergy Charitable Foundation Low Income/Working Families Grants	Entergy Charitable Foundation	$5K - $250K	Rolling / Open
AEP Foundation Community Grants	AEP Foundation	$5K - $250K	Rolling / Open
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Community Grants	Community Foundation of the Ozarks	$2K - $100K	Rolling / Open
Arkansas Community Foundation Community Grants	Arkansas Community Foundation	$2K - $75K	Rolling / Open
United Way of Greater Little Rock Community Grants	United Way of Greater Little Rock	$5K - $100K	Rolling / Open
IMLS National Leadership Grants	Institute of Museum and Library Services	$50K - $1M	Rolling / Open
Museums for America	Institute of Museum and Library Services	$25K - $250K	Rolling / Open
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program	Institute of Museum and Library Services	$50K - $1M	Rolling / Open
Environmental Literacy Grants	National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration	$100K - $500K	Rolling / Open
Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP)	USDA — NIFA	$50K - $750K	Rolling / Open

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Frequently Asked Questions: Education Grants in Arkansas

How many education grants are available in Arkansas?

FindGrants currently lists 24+ education grants available to organizations in Arkansas. This includes federal, state, and foundation funding. New grants are added weekly as opportunities open.

How do I apply for education grants in Arkansas?

Start by searching FindGrants for education funding in Arkansas. Each grant listing includes eligibility requirements, award amounts, and application deadlines. Use the free discovery tool to answer a short questionnaire about your organization, and FindGrants will score and rank the grants you qualify for with application guidance.

Who can apply for education grants in Arkansas?

Eligibility varies by grant. Common eligible applicants for education grants in Arkansas include nonprofits, small businesses, schools, universities, municipalities, tribal governments, healthcare organizations, and faith-based groups. Each grant has specific requirements listed on its detail page.

Are there federal education grants for Arkansas?

Yes. Federal agencies fund education programs nationwide, and organizations in Arkansas are eligible. Federal sources indexed by FindGrants include Grants.gov, SAM.gov, NSF, NIH, USDA, and more. These are listed alongside state and local funding on this page.

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