Higher Education Grant Funders in Arkansas
358 foundations with a documented higher education focus have made grants to Arkansas nonprofits in recent years, together directing $431.4M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 358 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 higher education funders in Arkansas
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Arkansas giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville | Arkansas | $158.0M | 7 | 2024 |
| 2 | Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation Inc | Arkansas | $64.6M | 32 | 2024 |
| 3 | University of Ar Ft Smith Foundationinc | Arkansas | $25.7M | 7 | 2024 |
| 4 | Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | Arkansas | $24.4M | 831 | 2025 |
| 5 | George W Donaghey Foundation | Arkansas | $22.1M | 6 | 2024 |
| 6 | Arkansas State University System | Arkansas | $20.7M | 33 | 2024 |
| 7 | El Dorado Promise Inc | Texas | $15.3M | 4 | 2024 |
| 8 | Henderson State University Foundation | Arkansas | $12.8M | 7 | 2025 |
| 9 | Tyson Family Foundation Inc | Arkansas | $10.0M | 7 | 2024 |
| 10 | Hendrix-murphy Foundation Inc | Arkansas | $8.7M | 7 | 2024 |
| 11 | United Negro College Fund Inc | District of Columbia | $5.2M | 7 | 2025 |
| 12 | University of Central Ar Foundation Inc | Arkansas | $5.0M | 3 | 2025 |
| 13 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Arkansas | $3.8M | 35 | 2024 |
| 14 | Leta Mcfarlin Chapman Memorial Tr 486003ac0 | Oklahoma | $3.2M | 4 | 2024 |
| 15 | Southern Bancorp Capital Partners | Arkansas | $2.0M | 6 | 2024 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest higher education funders in Arkansas — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 358 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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