Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Arkansas youth-serving 501(c)(3) nonprofits can access funding through Dan Paul Foundation to support programs that advance children’s health, education, development, and welfare. Grants up to US $15,000 may benefit initiatives such as early childhood development, youth leadership, scholarships, and science-related enrichment that complement physics or STEM-focused activities.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Community Safety and Education Grants from State Farm
Educational institutions, government programs, and eligible nonprofits in Arkansas can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives through State Farm Companies Foundation’s Good Neighbor Citizenship company grants. With a mission to strengthen communities, State Farm supports projects like auto and home safety, disaster preparedness, affordable housing, job training, financial literacy, and K–12 or higher-education programs.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Support for Community Health
Nonprofit and equivalent charitable organizations working on health, education, or community initiatives in Arkansas may be eligible for funding that supports food pantries, healthcare access, STEM education, and healthy lifestyle programs. Focused on community well-being, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites applicants whose projects advance health and welfare, education, or broader community services.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Grants for Education
Arkansas education and youth-serving organizations can access funding through the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation to support or scale projects improving outcomes for urban children in poverty. Eligible entities include nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and public agencies in the U.S., India, or South Africa, with requests of more than US $50,000 for education, health, or family economic stability initiatives.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Science and Education Funding from Roche
Accredited charities in Arkansas working on science, education, or related community programs can apply for Roche’s Corporate Donations and Philanthropy support. Grants from Roche help Arkansas organizations deliver humanitarian, youth, STEM, and community initiatives, which may include physics education or outreach, especially where Roche’s expertise, logistics, and employee engagement can be actively involved.
La Roche, Inc.
Arkansas Neonatal Safety Funding via State of Arkansas
Arkansas hospitals with emergency rooms, law enforcement agencies, and fire departments (including volunteer) can access funding via State of Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration to install Safe Haven Baby Boxes. Grants cover up to 50% of eligible implementation costs for devices that meet A.C.A. § 9-34-202 requirements, supporting infant surrender safety in Arkansas facilities.
State of Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration
Semnani Family Foundation Grants for Physics
With a mission to support marginalized communities, Semnani Family Foundation provides Arkansas organizations working in health, education, and humanitarian aid with funding for programs serving vulnerable populations. Nonprofits in Arkansas with physics-related initiatives that intersect with these areas may be eligible, alongside organizations in other supported countries worldwide.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Support for Physics
Physics-focused 501(c)(3) organizations in Arkansas can seek funding for charitable, scientific, medical, or educational programs that operate within the U.S. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help tax-exempt nonprofits with broadly beneficial, well-managed projects, so Arkansas physics initiatives housed in eligible institutions may be competitive applicants.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Arkansas Community Programs Funding via Bank of America Charitable Foundation
Arkansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on community needs, housing, jobs, hunger, or related initiatives can access funding via Bank of America Charitable Foundation. Sponsorship support may benefit physics-related outreach that ties into workforce development, education, or community development, as well as programs in arts and culture, environment, or diversity and inclusion.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Arkansas Community Programs Funding via Assisi Foundation
Applications due Aug 7, 2026
Arkansas nonprofits working on health, education, social justice, arts, or community development can access funding through The Assisi Foundation of Memphis for programs serving Crittenden County. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations must be inclusive in governance and services, and projects should advance well-being, cultural enrichment, or community resilience in the Mid-South region.
The Assisi Foundation of Memphis, Inc.
Pew Charitable Trusts Biomedical Grants in Arkansas
Full proposal due Sep 3, 2026
Early-career biomedical assistant professors at nominated Arkansas institutions can receive US $75,000 - US $300,000 to support independent research advancing human health. Pew Charitable Trusts funds creative basic, translational, and applied biomedical projects, with flexible support for personnel, equipment, supplies, and travel; each eligible institution may nominate one candidate through an internal competition.
Pew Charitable Trusts
Humanitarian and Education Funding from Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on children’s services, education, humanitarian aid, environmental protection, animal welfare, or arts and culture, including those in Arkansas, can apply for Hansen Family Foundation grants of US $1,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Hansen Family Foundation help eligible groups advance programs that support life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Hansen Family Foundation
Storytelling Funding for Nonprofits from Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits in Arkansas seeking to share the impact of their work can use this grant to fund storytelling projects. Grants from Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation support organizations working in areas like environmental conservation, education, wellness, and historic preservation, with awards of more than US $50,000 available nationwide.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Community Development Grants for Nonprofits from Temple Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 10, 2026
Nonprofit and community organizations serving residents of Miller County, Arkansas can seek funding for education, health, human services, economic development, arts, and conservation projects that reduce poverty and strengthen communities. T L L Temple Foundation provides up to US $5,000,000 for general operating, project, capital, and capacity-building support within its designated service counties.
T L L Temple Foundation
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding may be eligible for funding in Arkansas and beyond. With a mission to support positive change, Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides flexible support that could help physics-related initiatives intersecting with community or environmental priorities.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Aerospace Research Funding from Arkansas Space Grant Consortium
Applications due Dec 6, 2026
Arkansas university researchers and students in space-related fields can access funding to conduct collaborative aerospace research projects. Arkansas physics and STEM programs may be eligible for up to US $90,000 to support interdisciplinary work that advances space science, technology development, workforce training, and positions teams to compete for larger NASA or industry-sponsored awards.
Arkansas Space Grant Consortium
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Arkansas Campus Greening Funding via Arbor Day Foundation
Applications due Dec 31, 2026
Arkansas colleges and universities seeking support to expand campus trees and green space can access recognition-based funding through the National Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree Campus Higher Education program. Eligible campuses must meet five standards, including a tree advisory committee, a tree care plan, dedicated annual expenditures, an Arbor Day observance, and a service-learning project, which may complement physics or other STEM-related initiatives.
National Arbor Day Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Community Vitality Grants in Arkansas
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Arkansas working on basic needs, community development, cultural enrichment, or volunteer-driven causes can seek support for programs like hunger relief, shelter, financial literacy, and arts access. Grants from Ameriprise Financial help U.S. nonprofits, with priority for sites engaging Ameriprise employee and advisor volunteers and demonstrating measurable outcomes and financial stability.
Ameriprise Financial
Arkansas Community Programs Funding via King Foundation
Applications due Feb 1, 2027
Arkansas nonprofits serving seniors, children and youth, low-income residents, or education can access funding through Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation for programmatic projects rather than general operations. Grants of US $15,000 - US $75,000 support human services, arts and culture access, education, housing, and nonprofit capacity in eligible Arkansas counties; physics-related education programs may be eligible.
Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation
Aerospace Research Funding from Arkansas Space Grant
Applications due Feb 6, 2027
Arkansas university faculty conducting aerospace-related research, including physics, can access funding through the Arkansas Space Grant Consortium’s Collaborative Research Program, with awards up to US $90,000. Projects must involve at least two affiliate campuses in Arkansas and aim to advance space-related science, technology, workforce development, or commercialization opportunities.
Arkansas Space Grant Consortium
Arkansas STEM Scholarship Funding via AABE
Applications due Feb 15, 2027
Graduating high school seniors in Arkansas pursuing STEM or business majors can receive US $3,000 - US $5,000 in scholarship support for college, trade, or technical school. Grants from the American Association of Blacks in Energy help students interested in energy-related careers, and Arkansas residents focused on physics within STEM may be especially well suited.
American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE)
Arkansas Physics Heritage Funding via Arkansas Heritage
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
Arkansas museums and historical organizations can receive up to US $2,500 for operating and program expenses that preserve and present Arkansas history. Arkansas Heritage provides Arkansas cultural institutions with support for conservation materials, exhibits, educational programming, collections care, and staff training. Physics-related museums or exhibits that meet the small museum criteria may be eligible.
Arkansas Heritage
Union Pacific Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Arkansas can seek US $5,000 - US $30,000 for safety, workforce development, community vitality, or environmental sustainability projects that primarily serve Union Pacific communities. With a mission to strengthen local communities, Union Pacific Foundation provides program and capacity-building support, which may benefit groups whose work intersects with physics-related education or STEM fields.
Union Pacific Foundation
Outdoor Recreation Funding from Arkansas Department
Applications due Jun 30, 2027
Arkansas communities seeking to build smoke-free trails or other outdoor recreation facilities that promote physical activity can access funding through the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism. The Great Strides Program/Trails for Life offers no-match grants up to US $250,000, which may benefit projects that complement physics-related research or education on health and environment.
Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism - Office of Outdoor Recreation
Mutual of America Foundation Community Grants in Arkansas
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Arkansas with strong, replicable community partnerships addressing significant social issues can apply for national recognition through the Mutual of America Foundation’s Community Partnership Award. With a mission to honor exemplary collaborations, this program provides U.S. nonprofits, including those with physics-related community initiatives, a chance to showcase impact and innovative partnership models.
Mutual Of America Foundation
Arkansas Division of Emergency Management Security Grants for Arkansas Nonprofits
Applications due Jul 8, 2027
Arkansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits at high risk of terrorist or extremist attack can receive funding for physical security upgrades, planning, equipment, cybersecurity, and related preparedness activities in Arkansas. The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management administers FEMA’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program, offering up to US $600,000 per award to strengthen protection of soft targets and crowded places.
Arkansas Division of Emergency Management