Here’s an at-a-glance view of the grants we offer and the deadlines for applying. Grantees have up to one year to complete the project, expend all funds, and submit all reports.
| Grant Type | Letter of Intent Deadline |
Grant Application Deadline | Grant Period Begins |
Cost Share | Maximum Award |
| Access to the Humanities Grant | Not applicable | Ongoing | 15th of the following month | Not required | $1,500 |
| Arkansas State Park Grant | Not applicable | 1st of every month except December | 15th of the following month | Not required | $1,000 |
| Black History and Culture Grants |
Cycle 1 Opens: February 15 / Closes: March 31
Cycle 2 Opens: August 15 / Closes: September 30 |
Cycle 1: May 15
Cycle 2: November 15 |
Cycle 1: July 1
Cycle 2: January 1 |
Not required | $5,000 |
| Helen T. Leigh Field Trip Grants | Not applicable | 1st of every month except December | 15th of the following month | Not required | $500 |
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Cycle 1 Opens: June 15 / Closes: July 31
Cycle 2 Opens: December 15 / Closes: January 31 |
Cycle 1: September 15
Cycle 2: March 15 |
Cycle 1: November 1
Cycle 2: May 1 |
50/50 | $15,000 |
| Mini Grants |
Cycle 1 Opens: October 15 / Closes: November 30
Cycle 2 Opens: March 15 / Closes: April 30 |
Cycle 1: January 15 Cycle 2: June 15 |
Cycle 1: March 1
Cycle 2: August 1 |
Not required | $5,000 |
| Museum Collections and Resource Grant |
Cycle 1 Opens: January 15 / Closes: February 28
Cycle 2 Opens: July 15 / Closes: August 31 |
Cycle 1: April 15 Cycle 2: October 15 |
Cycle 1: June 1
Cycle 2: December 1 |
Not required | $5,000 |
| REACH Grants | Not applicable |
Cycle 1: March 15 Cycle 2: September 15 |
Cycle 1: May 1
Cycle 2: November 1 |
Not required | $3,000 |