Best Green Infrastructure Grants in Arkansas

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with at least three years of operation and $100,000+ budgets in Arkansas communities served by RBC Wealth Management can seek funding for workforce skills, youth development, inclusive prosperity, or environmental sustainability projects. RBC Foundation USA provides support nationwide, so Arkansas groups improving community spaces or advancing net-zero transitions may be eligible.

The Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program, offered by the USDA Forest Service, aims to support Indian Tribes, local governments, and qualified non-profits in acquiring private forest lands to establish community forests. This competitive grant program focuses on protecting forestland from non-forest uses while enhancing public access and community benefits such as recreation and education. Applications are due by October 13, 2026, requiring coordination with State Foresters or Tribal officials.

Emerging Leaders Program alumni working on conservation leadership and green infrastructure in Arkansas can receive US $500 awards to support professional development, SWCS membership, conference fees, or other career-enhancing opportunities. The Soil and Water Conservation Society recognizes graduates who are current members and actively engaged in Society chapters, events, committees, publications, or related activities.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Arkansas implementing collaborative environmental projects can apply for US $50,000 - US $200,000 to advance research-based practices in areas like green infrastructure, water, air, and soil. Grants from Renewable Natural Resources Foundation help multidisciplinary teams connect evidence to on-the-ground solutions with at least three collaborators, including partners from RNRF member organizations.

Renewable Natural Resources Foundation provides Arkansas green infrastructure and environmental organizations with planning and small grants up to US $50,000 for collaborative projects. U.S.-incorporated 501(c)(3) leads working on areas like renewable energy, water quality, soil health, or recycling, with multidisciplinary partners including at least one from an RNRF member organization, may be eligible.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Arkansas working on multidisciplinary environmental projects can seek up to US $50,000 to sustain green infrastructure and related work after federal funding ends. With a mission to advance natural resource stewardship, Renewable Natural Resources Foundation provides rapid response support to fill critical gaps, complete key components, or responsibly close out affected projects.

Arkansas 501(c)(3) organizations working on climate and clean energy policy or climate change education can access funding via Mayer and Morris Kaplan Foundation. Grants support efforts to decrease domestic fossil fuel demand and production and to deliver accurate, action-oriented climate education for high school and college students across the U.S., including Arkansas.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on green infrastructure, clean drinking water, or sustainable energy in Arkansas and nationwide can apply for Park Foundation’s Environment Grants to support advocacy, organizing, and policy work. Grants from Park Foundation help Arkansas green infrastructure efforts that protect public drinking water and reduce reliance on fossil fuels through systemic, public-interest solutions.

Graduate students researching drinking water quality, environmental science, public health, or related green infrastructure topics may be eligible for this scholarship in Arkansas and beyond. Focused on advancing actionable solutions to current water industry challenges, the American Water Works Association offers US $3,000 through the Dr. Philip C. Singer Scholarship.

Tribal governments and communities pursuing renewable energy and green infrastructure projects in Arkansas and nationwide can access funding for solar capacity-building and workforce development. Grants from GRID Alternatives help tribal communities plan, finance, and implement new solar projects, strengthen energy sovereignty, and expand solar job training. Awards are up to US $100,000.

Arkansas green infrastructure and environmental nonprofits, especially those focused on wildlife conservation, can access funding through the Jesse W Couch Foundation’s Storytelling Grant to share the impact of their work. Registered 501(c)(3)s or aligned for-profits may receive more than US $50,000 to tell powerful stories about preservation, education, or wellness initiatives.

With a mission to support community development and environmental stewardship, nonprofits and eligible schools in Arkansas working on STEM education, sustainability, green infrastructure, workforce development, or affordable housing can seek funding from Saint-Gobain Corporation Foundation. Projects near company locations that welcome employee volunteer engagement may be especially competitive.

Nonprofits, schools, government entities, and Canadian municipalities working on environmental stewardship and green infrastructure in Arkansas Weyerhaeuser communities can seek project funding of more than US $1,000. Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund prioritizes initiatives that serve broad community needs, improve quality of life, and address areas like green infrastructure, affordable housing, education, and workforce development.

Arkansas community organizations, nonprofits, local governments, and Keep America Beautiful affiliates can access funding to revitalize and beautify areas along or near Martin Luther King Jr. corridors. Keep America Beautiful offers US $5,000 - US $20,000 for projects like green spaces, community gardens, tree plantings, and public art that may incorporate green infrastructure elements.

Nonprofits, local governments, KAB affiliates, and community organizations in Arkansas can apply for Keep America Beautiful’s Cigarette Litter Prevention Program grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $20,000 for cigarette litter collection and recycling efforts. Funding can cover approved receptacles, marketing, and program administration, which may support green infrastructure and clean water initiatives.

Non-governmental and nonprofit organizations running climate action projects in Arkansas and across the Americas can seek up to US $500,000 for two-year initiatives. HCL Technologies supports efforts such as green infrastructure, clean energy, biodiversity, and climate risk reduction that advance one or more UN Sustainable Development Goals in eligible countries including the U.S.

Nonprofit organizations serving residents of eligible Arkansas counties can seek project funding of US $15,000 - US $75,000 for community programs in areas like aging, children and youth, education, arts, and economic stability. Focused on community wellbeing, the Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation may support Arkansas projects that incorporate green infrastructure into human services or educational initiatives.