Arts & Culture Grants in Arkansas

U.S. Grants

From H Hovnanian Family Foundation

Who can apply: Registered U.S. 501(c)(3) charitable organizations, including schools and churches; at least one year of program outcomes; project must align with the Foundation’s primary focus areas; preference for organizations using substantially all grant funds in New Jersey, especially Monmouth and Ocean Counties; no operational overhead, non-registered entities, political action groups, proposals without sustainability plans, or commercial-sale projects.

Arts & Culture Grants

From Rollin M Gerstacker Foundation

Who can apply: The Foundation prefers projects with a strong positive impact on communities, broad community reach, and demonstrated initiative, commitment, accountability, and long-term sustainability through local involvement. Applicants must be eligible nonprofits and submit an online application.

Annual Grants (Arts, Music, Language and Cultural Programs)

From V J Wilkins Foundation

Who can apply: Organizations must be IRS 501(c)(3) entities, tribal or municipal governments, schools/school districts, or organizations affiliated with a parent charitable organization. Grants must align with the Foundation mission and primarily benefit Arkansas City or Cowley County. The Foundation generally does not fund individuals, ticket purchases, or fundraising event costs. Indirect/overhead costs typically are not covered except by Trustee exception (up to 10%).

Bradley Foundation Grantmaking (General Grants)

From Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation

Who can apply: Eligible applicants must be organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) and publicly supported under Section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3). The Foundation does not make grants to individuals and will not fund overhead or indirect costs. Projects must fit the Foundation’s current program interests.

Gupta Family Foundation General Grantmaking

From Gupta Family Foundation

Who can apply: Typically US-based IRS 501(c)(3) organizations; foreign organizations may qualify by submitting the GFF Foreign Entity Affidavit. Preference for smaller organizations led by founders or successors who embody original mission; at least 90% of grant monies should reach intended beneficiaries; non-sectarian organizations (no proselytization or affiliation/support by a religious organization).

Arts & Culture Grants

From Wheeler Family Charitable Foundation