Application period opens for Arkansas Heritage grants

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Community-based non-profit groups interested in supporting the mission of Arkansas Heritage are encouraged to apply for Arkansas Heritage Grants. Arkansas Heritage is a division of the Department of Arkansas Parks, Heritage and Tourism which identifies, preserves and promotes our state’s cultural, historic and natural resources as a source of pride and enjoyment for all.

“The heritage of our state is influenced greatly by the big and small actions of community leaders,” said Marty Ryall, director of the Division of Arkansas Heritage. “That’s why we’re encouraging Arkansans to apply for these grants and further support their local programming, events or offerings.”

Arkansas Heritage Grants are designed to help groups promote awareness and enjoyment of Arkansas’ heritage; increase community-based non-profit groups’ ability to create heritage-related programs, especially in places where they would otherwise not occur; foster cooperative efforts among organizations, businesses and government to increase the size and scope of events; and create ongoing components to existing heritage-related celebrations.

Grants cannot exceed $5,000, and for-profit organizations or events are not eligible. Money must go toward the proposed program, but cannot be used to fund ongoing operating costs, staff salaries or brick-and-mortar infrastructure. More information on grant criteria can be found at ArkansasHeritage.com.

The spring deadline for submitting a proposal is March 27. For additional information and access to the online applications, visit https://www.arkansasheritage.com/available-grants/division-of-arkansas-heritage-grants. To learn more, please contact Debra Fithen, grants manager for Arkansas Heritage, at debra.fithen@arkansas.gov.

Arkansas Heritage

Arkansas Heritage was created in 1975 and is a division of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. There are eight agencies with unique heritage focuses under the umbrella of this division: Arkansas Arts Council, Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, the Delta Cultural Center in Helena, the Old State House Museum, the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission, the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, the Historic Arkansas Museum and the Arkansas State Archives.

Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism

The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism protects and promotes our state’s natural, cultural and historic assets, contributing to a thriving economy and high quality of life. It is made up of three divisions: Arkansas State Parks, Arkansas Heritage and Arkansas Tourism.