Economic Development Grant Funders in Arkansas
24 foundations with a documented economic development focus have made grants to Arkansas nonprofits in recent years, together directing $36.8M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 24 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active economic development funders in Arkansas
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Arkansas giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rural Community Assistance | District of Columbia | $15.2M | 4 | 2024 |
| 2 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Arkansas | $11.3M | 37 | 2024 |
| 3 | The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation | Arkansas | $1.6M | 24 | 2024 |
| 4 | Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation Inc | Arkansas | $1.3M | 2 | 2024 |
| 5 | Central Arkansas Planning & Development | Arkansas | $1.2M | 69 | 2017 |
| 6 | Arvest Foundation | Arkansas | $1.2M | 152 | 2024 |
| 7 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | Missouri | $1.1M | 8 | 2024 |
| 8 | The Goldman Sachs Foundation | New York | $965K | 2 | 2024 |
| 9 | Lawrence Family Foundation | Arkansas | $576K | 2 | 2024 |
| 10 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $407K | 3 | 2022 |
| 11 | Baptist Health | Arkansas | $391K | 14 | 2024 |
| 12 | Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | Arkansas | $389K | 17 | 2025 |
| 13 | Hope Enterprise Corporation | Mississippi | $288K | 3 | 2024 |
| 14 | Opportunity Finance Network | Pennsylvania | $275K | 2 | 2020 |
| 15 | The Rotary Foundation of Rotary | Illinois | $152K | 5 | 2018 |
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The funders above are the biggest economic development funders in Arkansas — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 24 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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