Arkansas Small Business Grants & Funding Programs
Arkansas businesses can access support through statewide development programs, regional partners, and local initiatives for startups, manufacturers, and community-based small businesses.
Statewide Growth Programs
Arkansas offers support tied to expansion, capital investment, entrepreneurship, and community redevelopment through statewide and regional business partners.
Innovation and Startup Support
Startups and innovation-led businesses can find support through founder programs, commercialization initiatives, and local entrepreneur ecosystems across the state.
Local and Rural Funding
Little Rock and smaller communities alike can access local grant opportunities, corridor support, and rural business development initiatives for qualifying projects.
Arkansas Business Grants
140 grants found
Entrepreneurship Assistance Centers
A program that, for nearly 40 years, has supported entrepreneurs with training, counseling and technical assistance at EACs throughout the state.
Emerging and Regional Partner Program Fund
Invests in diverse fund managers with first-, second- or third-time funds, or with managers who will use the funds to invest in areas of New York State where venture capital is less readily available.
Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Provides access to airport concessions for disadvantaged businesses.
New York State Surety Bond Assistance Program
Provides access to bid bonds, payment and performance bonds for contractors performing on publicly funded projects via participating surety companies.
New York State Contractor Financing Program
Provides financing to contractors in need of working capital to deploy and execute federal, state, and local government related contracts.
The Wish Local Empowerment Program
Assists Black-owned small businesses by dedicating a $2 million fund to support approximately 4,000 Wish Local partners.
StartOut Scholarship Program
Offers scholarship opportunities to LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs who wish to participate in their Founder Program and become a Giving Member.
PEDIGREE Foundation Disaster Relief Grant
Provides up to $5,000 to nonprofit animal welfare organizations responding to state- or FEMA-declared disasters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about business grants in Arkansas