Community Assistance Grant Program

Administered by Arkansas Economic Development Commission · Arkansas

BENEFIT

Up to $1.5M

Deadline type: annual

Eligibility Requirements

1Arkansas cities, counties, and nonprofits eligible
220% matching grant required
3Projects must reduce poverty, promote self-sufficiency, or revitalize communities
4Must complete within 24 months of award

Eligible Project Types

NonprofitAffordable HousingEducationSmall Business

STACKING POTENTIAL

Community Assistance Grant Program is stackable — it can be combined with other federal, state, and local programs on the same project. Michigan and Ohio projects commonly stack this program with Federal Historic Tax Credit, New Markets Tax Credit, and Opportunity Zone deferral to maximize total incentive value. Use GrantRadar to see your full stack.

AFTER YOU WIN

View the Community Assistance Grant Program compliance checklist →

Reporting deadlines, vendor rules, and the disallowed-cost pitfalls that trigger clawbacks.

Source: Arkansas Economic Development Commission official program page ↗ · Last verified 2026-06-23

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STACKABLE WITH

Michigan Community Revitalization Program

Up to $10M · Direct Grant

Michigan Historic Preservation Tax Credit

25% credit · Tax Credit

Michigan Brownfield TIF

Negotiated / contact agency · Tax Increment Financing

Michigan Business Development Program

Up to $10M · Direct Grant

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