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Find similar grantsRural Services Block Grant Program is sponsored by Arkansas Economic Development Commission. Provides funding for rural communities with populations under 3,000 for projects like community center construction, fire station renovations, and purchase of fire equipment.
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Rural Services Block Grant | Contact Business Development Rural Services Block Grant Arkansas Rural Development Commission Rural Services Block Grant Community Assistance 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: Cities and towns in Arkansas rural areas with populations under 3,000, at least 51% low- to moderate-income residents, and not currently receiving other categorical grants. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Rural Services Block Grant Program is funded by Arkansas Economic Development Commission. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Arkansas'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.
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