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Arkansas Site Development Program - AEDC | Contact Business Development Arkansas Site Development Program Arkansas Site Development Program The Arkansas Site Development Program is intended to provide matching funding for site development improvement activities that will enhance industrial site readiness and competitiveness for job-creating projects.
Cities, towns, and counties in Arkansas An economic development organization What sites are eligible for consideration?
Greenfield industrial sites Minimum of 30 acres contiguous land Only one site per applicant Owned or optioned by an eligible applicant (optioned land must be owned by the applicant by the time the grant agreement is executed) Listed on the Arkansas Site Selection Center Database What kinds of site development projects are eligible?
Extension and improvement of public infrastructure to the site Right of way acquisition necessary for the eligible project Soil borings and analysis Construction costs for site improvements including but not limited to: Costs associated with site due diligence studies Other site development related activities deemed necessary by the Commission to improve a site’s competitiveness What kinds of site development projects are NOT eligible?
Purchase of property (except right of way or easements necessary for the site development project) Principal and interest on any financed debt Salaries or benefits for employees Routine site repair and maintenance Expenditures incurred prior to the grant award What are the matching fund requirements and what is considered a matching fund?
An eligible applicant must invest a match that is at least a minimum of 5% of the overall project cost estimate. The matching fund can be in the form of cash, in-kind donations, or a combination of both. Cash matching funds can be in the form of funds appropriated by the local governing body or invested by an economic development organization, nonprofit or for profit entity.
In-kind matches can include professional or skilled labor donated to support the site development project activity identified Click here for the full program rules. Interested applicants should submit their intent to apply for the Arkansas Site Development program by October 3, 2025 using the link below.
After the intent to apply form is submitted, applicants will receive a unique link to submit your application and supporting documentation. Applications and supporting documentation are due by 5pm central time on Friday, November 7, 2025. What supporting documents are needed for my application?
Arkansas Site Development Application Excel Sheet Project Budget (with total estimated costs, sources of funds, matching funds, and amount of funding requested) Any quotes or price comparisons for eligible project costs Notarized Affidavit for any in-kind match Project Timeline with Milestones Utility Map with lines and line sizes identified Transportation Map with roads and number of lanes identified Aerial photographs with site boundaries identified Parcel Map with all property in the site that is owned, leased, optioned, or has a right of first refusal Legal description of the property Deed of current ownership or option to purchase property, if applicable Copies of any due diligence studies All supporting documents should be numbered and should clearly identify the Applicant and the type of document being submitted.
For example: 1 Hope, Arkansas Project Budget. What is the Application Process Timeline? Program Opens: August 25, 2025 Express Intent to Apply and Receive Application Link: August 25, 2025, through October 3, 2025 Deadline to Express Intent to Apply: October 3, 2025 Applications Close: November 7, 2025, 5 p.
m. Central Time Semi-Finalist Sites Notified for Site Visits: December 19, 2025 Site Visits: Week of January 12-16, 2026 Notice of Award: March 2026 Applicant Feedback: April 2026 How many sites will be selected? The number of sites and amount of funding awarded will be determined by the program demand.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Cities, counties, and economic development organizations in Arkansas. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Arkansas Site Development Grant Program is funded by Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Arkansas. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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The Arkansas Economic Development Commission's FY2027 Community Assistance Grant Program is open July 1 through August 15, 2026 — $10 million total, up to $1.5 million per award, a 20% match, and eligibility that runs to cities, counties, and nonprofits. Here's how the match actually works, what the priority focus areas signal, and how to build an application that reads as a poverty-and-opportunity intervention rather than a wish list.
Read articleArkansas's FY2027 Community Assistance Grant Program is accepting applications through August 15, 2026, with $10 million available and awards up to $1.5 million per applicant. Cities, counties, and nonprofits qualify, the 20% match can be met with in-kind labor, materials, or land, and the program targets childhood food insecurity, unemployment, housing, and community revitalization. Here is a full breakdown of eligibility, the match math, competitive positioning, and how to build an application that wins.
Read articleArkansas's FY2027 Community Assistance Grant Program opened July 1 with $10 million total, awards up to $1.5 million, and an August 15 deadline. It funds food insecurity, housing, education, crime-victim, and emergency-services work — but the 20% match and the state-priority framing decide who wins. Here is how to compete.
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