Best Aging Grants in Arkansas

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) charities, public entities, and qualifying foundations in Arkansas and other AEP service areas can seek funding for education, basic needs, and social justice programs. Grants from American Electric Power Foundation help organizations, including those serving older adults, address hunger, housing, STEM education, and community well-being within the AEP service territory.

Arkansas nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and innovative human services programs can access funding through Creag Foundation to address social problems in new ways. Organizations serving older adults through senior services or aging-focused initiatives may be eligible if they offer creative approaches to existing or previously unaddressed social issues and are invited to apply.

The DanPaul Foundation aims to enhance early childhood development by training teachers and parents, protecting children from abuse, and promoting social responsibility. They provide grants to non-profits for programs that focus on education, health, and welfare of youth. Key initiatives include scholarships, environmental education, and support for underprivileged children. Grant amounts range from a few hundred dollars to $15,000 annually, with a focus on impactful, community-driven projects.

Early-stage independent nonprofits and impact-first, mission-driven for-profits in Arkansas and globally can apply for Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation’s support, with awards up to US $300,000 over three years for scalable social and environmental solutions. Organizations serving underserved communities, including seniors, receive capital, intensive capacity-building, and access to a peer community.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, government entities, and some community groups in Arkansas can seek early literacy project funding from Arkansas Community Foundation. Grants support early childhood literacy, parent engagement, classroom instruction, attendance, summer learning, and whole-child supports, and may benefit programs that help older adults engage with families and young children around reading and school readiness.

State Farm's Good Neighbor Citizenship Company Grants aim to enhance community safety, development, and education. Focused on long-term impact, they support initiatives in auto and home safety, disaster preparedness, affordable housing, and educational programs. Eligible recipients include nonprofits, educational institutions, and government entities. However, funding is not available for individuals, religious programs, or organizations outside the U.S. By addressing critical community needs, these grants foster safer and more resilient neighborhoods.

The Labcorp Charitable Foundation, a private 501(c)(3) entity, aims to enhance healthcare access and education for all. With grant opportunities focusing on food programs, healthcare services for underserved populations, and STEM initiatives, it seeks to support community health and well-being. Organizations eligible for funding must be U.S.-based and hold tax-exempt status. Requests are reviewed biannually, in March and September, to foster impactful community projects.

Arkansas organizations serving urban children and youth in education, health, or family economic stability can access funding through the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation for project support or scaling efforts. Eligible applicants include a wide range of nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and public entities in the U.S., with requests of more than US $50,000 considered.

With a mission to support marginalized communities, Semnani Family Foundation provides Arkansas health and human service organizations with funding for healthcare access, disease prevention, humanitarian aid, and social services. Nonprofits serving vulnerable or low-income populations, including older adults, may be eligible for support within the foundation’s global portfolio, which includes work in the U.S.

Arkansas-based nonprofits, governmental agencies, and educational facilities can apply for Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation’s Super Smiles at School mini grants, awarding up to US $2,500 for student oral health programs. Funding can support supplies, education, assessment, prevention, treatment connections, and related program costs, which may benefit organizations serving aging caregivers and multigenerational families.

The Bank of America Foundation Sponsorship Program aims to enhance economic mobility and social progress in low- and moderate-income communities through partnerships with nonprofit organizations. This initiative focuses on critical areas such as workforce education, basic needs like food and housing, and community development. The Foundation invested $350 million last year and encourages employee volunteerism and giving, supporting nonprofits in various sectors, including arts, culture, and diversity initiatives.

The Robinson Foundation Grant, established in 2016, aims to alleviate hardships faced by individuals and communities, demonstrating God's love through charitable contributions. As a family-operated foundation, it focuses on creating meaningful, long-term impacts in various areas including animal welfare, education, and disaster relief. Organizations eligible for funding must be 501(c)(3) public charities. The foundation prioritizes fiscally responsible projects with the potential for tangible results, while not supporting capital projects.

Nonprofit organizations improving education, health, human services, economic development, arts, or conservation for residents of Miller County, Arkansas can seek funding for general operations, projects, capital needs, or capacity building. T.L.L. Temple Foundation offers awards up to US $5,000,000 to strengthen communities and expand opportunities for low-income and underserved populations.

Arkansas 501(c)(3) public charities planning capital projects can access funding through Ash Grove Charitable Foundation for community facilities, nature conservation, STEM education, skilled trades training, and gathering spaces. Grants, including awards up to US $25,000 for capital needs, may benefit organizations enhancing services and spaces used by older adults and the broader community.

Arkansas 501(c)(3) public charities, public schools, and libraries seeking support for environmental or human services work can access funding through the Lawrence Foundation, with typical awards of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Organizations serving older adults through community or human services programs may be eligible for unrestricted operating or project support.

Friends of NRA

Friends of NRA is the National Rifle Association’s premier fundraising program, supporting the future of shooting sports. Since day one, Friends of NRA has been a 100% grassroots effort fueled by a united front to secure the Second Amendment and raise money for the shooting sports.

Committee volunteers are appointed to State Fund Committees to make recommendations for local grant funding in areas such as youth education, women-focused clinics, law enforcement training, hunter safety, range improvement, firearms and marksmanship training and safety. Recognizing the impact American youth has on the future of the shooting sports, State Fund Committees frequently recommend grants for youth programs, allocating the most significant portion of monies to this vital area.

Grant awards fund activities and support programs in the United States to promote firearms and hunting safety, to enhance marksmanship skills of those in the shooting sports, and to educate the public about firearms in their historic, technological and artistic context.

Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - Arkansas

The Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program provides supplies, equipment, and financial support to a variety of qualified groups and programs at the local level; geared towards youth, women, law enforcement, veterans, the disabled, and the general public, including:

• General shooting programs
• Competitive shooting
• Education, training and safety
• Hunting and conservation
• Community outreach
• Historical education

Grant funding must be used to further a charitable purpose as defined by the Internal Revenue Code under section 501(c)(3) and accompanying rules, regulations, and other IRS law and materials.

The Spark Good: Strengthening Community Local Grants program by the Wal-Mart Foundation empowers local organizations through grants ranging from $250 to $5000. This initiative aims to enhance community welfare by supporting diverse projects, including animal shelters and educational programs. Eligible organizations must have a verified Spark Good account, ensuring funds are allocated effectively to meet local needs and foster community development. Together, we can create lasting impacts through small yet significant actions.

Focused on oral health, Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation invites Arkansas nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions to apply for Community Grants supporting prevention, education, and treatment projects for underserved, uninsured, or underinsured residents. Funding of US $2,500 - US $40,000 can cover program staffing, equipment, clinic supplies, and other programmatic operating costs, and may benefit organizations serving older adults.

Nonprofits, schools, and government agencies in Arkansas can apply for Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation’s Oral Health Education Grants, awarding US $2,500 - US $30,000 for community-based oral health education programs. Projects serving underserved or uninsured residents, especially those building brushing, flossing, and regular dental visit habits, may also benefit aging and senior populations.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Arkansas working on basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven programs can apply for Ameriprise Financial’s community grants, which are available nationwide. Grants from Ameriprise Financial help aging and senior-service providers when their work fits these focus areas and can demonstrate measurable outcomes, financial stability, and strong volunteer engagement.

The Dr. Scholl Foundation offers grants annually to IRS 501(c)(3) organizations, primarily focusing on U.S. applicants. The foundation supports projects in education, social services, healthcare, civic and cultural initiatives, and environmental efforts. While the grant cycle runs from October 1 to March 1, it encourages innovative solutions to global challenges. Only one application per organization is accepted each year, and funding is limited to one year. Unqualified organizations, including political entities, are ineligible.

Arkansas senior-service and aging-focused nonprofits can access funding through the Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation for programs that improve seniors’ independence, health, safety, and quality of life. Grants of US $15,000 - US $75,000 support aging-related services, housing, healthcare, abuse prevention, arts access, and nonprofit capacity in eligible Arkansas counties and West Texas.

With a mission to strengthen communities, Arkansas Community Foundation provides Arkansas early childhood and family-serving organizations with US $2,500 - US $10,000 to support early language and literacy development. Programs in Garland and Saline Counties that connect children birth to age four with literacy resources and engage parents and caregivers may be eligible.

The True Inspiration Awards, established by Chick-fil-A in 2015, recognizes nonprofit organizations that significantly impact their communities. In 2025, the program will distribute $6 million in grants, ranging from $30,000 to $350,000, to sixteen selected organizations. Categories include Caring for People, Caring through Food, Community, and Caring for our Planet, with a focus on educational initiatives, food security, housing services, and environmental stewardship, honoring the legacy of founder S. Truett Cathy.

Arkansas organizations with proven affordable housing innovations can access funding through Enterprise Community Partners to scale solutions in design and construction, finance, or service delivery and programs. Nonprofits, mission-oriented for-profits, quasi-governmental housing entities, and tribal housing authorities may receive US $2,000,000 to expand housing options for lower-income residents, which can include projects benefiting older adults.

Nonprofit arts presenters and eligible public or tribal entities in Arkansas can access up to US $5,000 from the Regional Touring Program to help cover touring artists’ fees for public performances and outreach events. Grants from Mid-America Arts Alliance help organizations, including those serving older adults, bring in-region artists for accessible, community-focused arts programming.

Non-sectarian nonprofits helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant can seek US $5,000 - US $250,000 for human and social services, poverty alleviation, disability support, and disaster relief worldwide. Gupta Family Foundation currently funds smaller organizations with revenues between $300,000 and $3,000,000, including those serving older adults in Arkansas and other eligible countries.