Libraries & Literacy Grant Funders in Arkansas
29 foundations with a documented libraries & literacy focus have made grants to Arkansas nonprofits in recent years, together directing $40.1M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 29 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 libraries & literacy funders in Arkansas
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Arkansas giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Ar Ft Smith Foundationinc | Arkansas | $25.7M | 7 | 2024 |
| 2 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Arkansas | $6.4M | 13 | 2024 |
| 3 | Town Branch Foundation | Arkansas | $1.7M | 2 | 2024 |
| 4 | Fayetteville Public Library Foundation | Arkansas | $1.2M | 2 | 2024 |
| 5 | Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | Arkansas | $1.2M | 152 | 2025 |
| 6 | Dollar General Literacy Foundation | Tennessee | $928K | 165 | 2025 |
| 7 | The William Penn Foundation | Pennsylvania | $627K | 2 | 2023 |
| 8 | Economics Arkansas Foundation | Arkansas | $604K | 5 | 2024 |
| 9 | Alice L Walton Foundation | Arkansas | $523K | 2 | 2022 |
| 10 | Kipp Foundation | California | $363K | 2 | 2019 |
| 11 | Madelyne M and Edward C Mccarty | Texas | $225K | 5 | 2024 |
| 12 | Arvest Foundation | Arkansas | $130K | 14 | 2024 |
| 13 | La-z-boy Foundation | Michigan | $117K | 15 | 2024 |
| 14 | Simmons First Foundation Inc | Arkansas | $102K | 11 | 2024 |
| 15 | Lennox Foundation | Delaware | $100K | 2 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest libraries & literacy funders in Arkansas — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 29 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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