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Rural Services Block Grant Program is sponsored by Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), Division of Rural Services. This program funds new construction or renovation of community centers, fire stations, or multi-purpose buildings, as well as the purchase of fire trucks and fire equipment, primarily benefiting rural Arkansans and low-to-moderate income communities.
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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: Applicants from incorporated towns of less than 3,000 in population and unincorporated rural areas with low to moderate incomes of 51% or higher. A 10% match is required. 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.
Rural Services Block Grant Program is funded by Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), Division of Rural Services. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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