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FY2026 application deadline is October 17, 2025.
"Rural Services Block Grant" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Rural Services Block Grant is sponsored by Arkansas Economic Development Commission (administered for HUD). Funded through the U. S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program, this grant assists communities with populations under 3,000 and at least 51% low to moderate income residents.
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Rural Services Block Grant | Contact Business Development Rural Services Block Grant Arkansas Rural Development Commission Rural Services Block Grant The RSBGP funds new construction or renovation of community centers, fire stations, or multi-purpose buildings, and the purchase of fire trucks (pumper, tanker, brush or certain service trucks).
This grant is made possible through a partnership with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. Applicants are eligible for up to $100,000. The match for this grant is 10% and may be comprised of in-kind labor, in-kind materials or cash.
Grants are available to incorporated towns and rural communities with a population of less than 3,000. Additionally, the community population must be at least 51% Low to Moderate income. Click here to find your community’s LMI rating on the LMI Percentages by County and City based on the 2016-2020 ACS data .
NOTE: If your community is not listed on the LMI Percentages by County and City 2011-2015 ACS data list OR your community has not already completed an LMI Survey, you will be required to conduct an LMI Survey to determine your community’s eligibility. You can request information about conducting an LMI Survey by emailing [email protected] or calling 1-501-682-3292.
You can also find more information by following the Income Survey Methodology located on the AEDC Grants Website. The deadline for Fiscal Year 2026 applications is October 17, 2025. Please call Becca Caldwell with questions.
The RSBGP grant application MUST be submitted by an Arkansas Economic Development Commission certified grant writer. FY26 Rural Service Block Grant Application Becca Caldwell, Director of Rural Services: (501)-682-3292 Answer 5 questions about our new website. Answer 5 questions about our new website.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Incorporated towns and rural communities with populations under 3,000 and at least 51% Low to Moderate Income residents. Applications must be submitted by an AEDC-certified grant writer. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $100,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was October 17, 2025, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Rural Services Block Grant is funded by Arkansas Economic Development Commission (administered for HUD). 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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