60 Arkansas Entrepreneurs and Startups Grants

60 Entrepreneurs and Startups Grants for Arkansas

Discover grants and opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Funding is available for early-stage startups and innovations through mentoring, incubators, accelerators, seed funding, and business development programs designed to help grow and scale new businesses and entrepreneurial ventures.

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Grants and In-Kind Services to USA IHEs to Assist Students in the Development of Technological...

Deadline: 01/27/26

Grants and in-kind services to USA and territories colleges and universities to assist students in the development of technological innovations with market potential. Funding is intended to support engineering or science-based innovations that have a positive impact on...

GrantWatch ID#: 181079

Opportunity for USA IHE Students to Participate in an Entrepreneurial Competition

Deadline: 01/30/26

Opportunity for Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas IHE student teams to compete for prizes in a statewide entrepreneurial contest. Applicants must submit a first-round application before the full application. The competition is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 176949

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Female Entrepreneurs for Business Growth and Development

Deadline: 01/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 and in-kind support to USA female entrepreneurs for business growth and development. The purpose of the program is to support women-owned businesses that focus on social impact and societal benefit. Participants will receive funds for business s...

GrantWatch ID#: 214433

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Startups and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises for P...

Deadline: 01/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International startups and small and medium-sized enterprises for projects to benefit the environment. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas including renewable energy, sustainable materials, offshore wind, greener ind...

GrantWatch ID#: 218597

Opportunity for USA Women-Led Startups to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 01/30/26

Opportunity for USA women-led startups to participate in a business development program. Participants will be given mentorship and networking opportunities, as well as financial analysis, peer learning, and two participating startups will receive grant capital. The mai...

GrantWatch ID#: 225565

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Startups to Participate in an Accelerator Progr...

Deadline: 01/31/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in an accelerator program related to energy conservation. The year-long accelerator will be conducted both virtually and in person in locations around the world. The purpose of the program is to hel...

GrantWatch ID#: 224572

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International University Student-Initiated Startups to Partic...

Deadline: 01/31/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International university student-initiated startups to participate in a contest for funding and mentoring. The competition is open to startups in a variety of sectors, including digital enterprise, hard tech, healthcare, energy, life sc...

GrantWatch ID#: 225375

Grants to USA Start-Ups and Academic Investigators for Researching the Microbiome and Its Role...

Deadline: 01/31/26

Grants to USA start-ups and academic investigators for researching the microbiome and its role in food allergies. Funding is intended for studying the immune system and its interaction with mucosal surfaces, as well as ways to prevent and treat food allergies. Teams sh...

GrantWatch ID#: 225672

Grants to USA Start-Ups and Academic Investigators for Food Allergy Research

Deadline: 01/31/26

Grants to USA start-ups and academic investigators for food allergy research. Funding is intended for research entailing identification of medications that can be repurposed to treat or prevent food allergies and associated symptoms. Applicants should be able to demons...

GrantWatch ID#: 225673

Opportunity for USA Early-Stage Companies to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 02/01/26

Opportunity for USA early-stage companies to participate in a business development program. Successful applicants will receive coaching and mentorship, deals and perks from a variety of companies, opportunities to pitch to investors, and support after the program. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 204738

Opportunity for USA Food and Agricultural STartups to Participate in a Sustainability Competit...

Deadline: 02/01/26

Opportunity for USA food and agricultural startup businesses to participate in a sustainability competition. This program is intended to encourage innovative business ideas from undergraduate and graduate students at IHEs with a focus on sustainability, scalability, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 225535

Opportunity for USA Teams of Individuals to Participate in a Mentoring Program for Biotech Sta...

Deadline: 02/04/26

Opportunity for USA teams of individuals to participate in a mentoring program for biotech startups with a focus on addressing substance use disorder. Successful applicants will receive product development mentoring for half a year and then have the chance to be awarde...

GrantWatch ID#: 210337

Opportunity for USA Higher Education Students to Participate in an Internship Program

Deadline: 02/13/26

Opportunity for USA higher education students to participate in an internship program during the summer. Undergraduate and graduate students interested in entrepreneurship or venture capital may apply for an internship. Selected student interns will work at an entrepre...

GrantWatch ID#: 200310

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote and Advance American Indian Culture and Self-Sufficiency

Deadline: 02/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding is intended to support activities that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, the facilitation of American Indian educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 174514

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Start-Ups to Participate in a Contest to Build ...

Deadline: 02/18/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International start-ups to participate in a contest to build an app using the funding source's technology. The purpose of the contest is to devise an AI app that addresses a real-world problem. In addition to a cash prize, the winner an...

GrantWatch ID#: 224635

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Qualifying Entrepreneurs to Participate in a Bu...

Deadline: 02/22/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International qualifying entrepreneurs to participate in a business development program related to sustainability. Successful applicants will receive a range of benefits, including mentoring, coaching, perks and deals, pitching, and ong...

GrantWatch ID#: 223235

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Startups in the Energy Field to Participate in ...

Deadline: 02/22/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups in the energy field to participate in a business development program. Successful applicants will receive a variety of benefits, including coaching, mentoring, pitching, perks and deals, and support after completin...

GrantWatch ID#: 223236

Opportunity for USA Qualifying Early-Stage Companies to Join a Business Development Program

Deadline: 03/01/26

Opportunity for USA early-stage companies of eligible types to participate in a business development program. The opportunity is intended to provide participants with coaching and mentorship, deals and perks from a variety of companies, opportunities to pitch to invest...

GrantWatch ID#: 211717

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Technology Startups to Participate in an Accele...

Deadline: 03/06/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International technology startups led by underserved individuals to participate in an accelerator program in the United States. The program is available to companies focused on data analytics, digital health, insuretech, or fintech. In ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225307

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Startups to Participate in a Business Advanceme...

Deadline: 03/13/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in an accelerator program to advance their company. Participants will have access to weekly consultations, an investor boot camp, a virtual demo day, networking opportunities, and the use of the fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 211728

Opportunity for USA Individuals, IHEs, Agencies, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Develop Innova...

Deadline: 03/13/26

Opportunity for USA individuals, IHEs, agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and other inventors to develop innovative energy storage solutions. This challenge is meant to focus on less conventional use cases such as energy storage in extreme operating cond...

GrantWatch ID#: 218112

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Entrepreneurs From Underserved Communities for Professional ...

Deadline: 03/20/26

Grants of $1,000 and in-kind support to USA entrepreneurs from underserved communities for professional development and business assistance. Funding is intended to support individuals in financial need, who are actively making a social impact. In addition to a cash gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 210496

Opportunity for USA and Puerto Rico Individuals to Participate in a Business or Nonprofit Deve...

Deadline: 03/26/26

Opportunity for USA and Puerto Rico individuals for business training, mentorship, and professional networking initiatives. The program is intended to help entrepreneurs launch or expand a business or a nonprofit organization. Participants will receive support and trai...

GrantWatch ID#: 189488

Grants to USA and Armenia Nonprofits, Foundations, Agencies, and Charities for Projects to Ben...

Deadline: 03/30/26

Grants to USA and Armenia nonprofit organizations, foundations, government agencies, and charities for projects to benefit Armenian communities. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for arts and cultural p...

GrantWatch ID#: 209519

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Under-Resourced Entrepreneurs to Participate in...

Deadline: 04/05/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International under-resourced entrepreneurs to participate in an accelerator program in the United States. In addition to funding, participants will receive mentorship and vendor perks and will attend a reception at which they can prese...

GrantWatch ID#: 205509

Grants to USA Territories, Israel, and International Women Entrepreneurs for Business and Orga...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $500 to USA Territories, Israel, and International women entrepreneurs to enhance business or organizational development. Funding is intended to support the improvement, expansion, and strengthening of organizations and businesses that impact families, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186824

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Early-Stage Jewelry Designers for Activities to Promote Busi...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA early-stage jewelry designers for career-building activities. In addition to the cash grant, merchandise, feedback, and industry recognition will be given to emerging entrepreneurs who work primarily in silver. The purpose of the progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 188787

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Advance Diversity in the Fields of Entrepreneurship and Investments

Deadline: 05/01/26 LOI Date: 02/13/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to advance diversity in entrepreneurship and investments. Applicants must submit an expression of interest before applying. Funding is intended to empower a more diverse group of investors through five key areas: regional revitaliz...

GrantWatch ID#: 201347

Opportunity for USA and Canada Health-Related Startup Companies to Participate in a Business D...

Deadline: 06/05/26

Opportunity for USA and Canada health-related startup companies to participate in a business development program in Alabama. The opportunity is intended to connect innovative health tech startups with the capital, mentoring, and connections they need to build and grow ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198973

Grants to USA, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines Youth to Pursue and Implement Innovative Pro...

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and St. Vincent and the Grenadines youth for innovative projects. Special consideration will be given to applications in the areas of entrepreneurship, music and performing arts, and computer science. Funding is intended to provide financi...

GrantWatch ID#: 183650
Upcoming

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Women Entrepreneurs to Recognize Achievements and Sup...

Deadline: 06/16/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International female entrepreneurs from any sector in recognition of their achievements and to provide support for business development and growth. Award recipients will receive financial support; human support, including training, coaching, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 151419
Upcoming

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Women Entrepreneurs in Recognition of Innovative Busi...

Deadline: 06/16/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International women entrepreneurs in recognition of innovative business activities. The purpose of the award is to honor entrepreneurs in the technology and science fields and to support their ongoing efforts. Award recipients will be given f...

GrantWatch ID#: 203490

Grants to USA Organizations for Projects that Promote Social Equity and Racial Justice

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to USA organizations for projects that promote social equity and racial justice. The purpose of funding is to increase access to opportunities and promote more equitable outcomes for minorities. Funding priorities include projects related to education, entrepren...

GrantWatch ID#: 207577

Award to a USA Undergraduate Student to Pursue Entrepreneurship

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $1,000 to a USA undergraduate student to pursue entrepreneurship. Applicants must submit an essay based on a provided prompt. The purpose of the award is for students to display their problem-solving abilities and ideas for initiatives that will have a meaning...

GrantWatch ID#: 225023

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Research and Public Engagement Projects

Deadline: 01/15/27 LOI Date: 08/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for research projects and public engagement programs that address a wide range of issues, including but not limited to, entrepreneurship, science, society, and religion. Applicants must submit an online f...

GrantWatch ID#: 171288

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofit and For-Profit Entrepreneurial Enterprises ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit entrepreneurial enterprises for initiatives that address important social issues at the national or global level. Funding is intended to support efforts that aim to improve the lives of individuals throu...

GrantWatch ID#: 161348

Opportunity for USA Veterans with Disabilities to Participate in a Program to Develop Business...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA post-9/11 veterans with service-related disabilities to participate in a program to develop skills and resources related to business management and entrepreneurship. Participants will receive training and mentoring as well as travel and lodging. Pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 164524

Opportunity for USA Family Members of Eligible Military Veterans to Participate in an Entrepre...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA family members of eligible military veterans to participate in an intensive entrepreneurship education and training program. The program provides self-employment training and mentoring for individuals seeking to start a business. The program, includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181924

Opportunity for USA Veteran Business Owners to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA veteran business owners to participate in a business development program. The program is intended to assist veterans with successful reintegration into civilian life by providing them with coaching and tools in management, marketing, financial topic...

GrantWatch ID#: 183494

Grants to USA Entrepreneurs to Support Recovery After Natural Disasters

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $2,000 to USA and territories entrepreneurs to support recovery after a natural disaster. Funding is intended to help entrepreneurs who have faced business interruptions due to an unforeseen environmental event, such as a wildfire or hurricane. Eligible appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 195041

Opportunity for USA Black Business Owners to Participate in a Business Accelerator

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA qualifying Black small business owners to participate in a business accelerator. The purpose of the program is to help foster entrepreneurial growth for Black business owners and facilitate their success as sellers. Successful applicants have the op...

GrantWatch ID#: 196901

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Entrepreneurs, Engineers, Scientists, and Artis...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs, engineers, scientists, and artists to participate in a residency program in California. Participants receive a range of benefits, including accommodations, a monthly stipend, and a budget for materials. Appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 196927

Opportunity for USA Veterans to Participate in a Business Development Training Program

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA veterans to participate in a business development training program. Successful applicants will participate in the program at no cost to themselves, including travel costs and lodging. Programs consist of an online portion and an in-person residency ...

GrantWatch ID#: 201071

Grants to Arkansas Small Businesses and Startups in Eligible Areas for General Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arkansas small businesses and startups in eligible areas for general support. Qualified applicants have been in business for at least a year. Applicants must demonstrate their plans for funding and describe how they will meet their objectives if they do not r...

GrantWatch ID#: 205483

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Start-Ups Led by Military Veterans for Assistance in Busines...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA start-up business ventures led by military veterans. The purpose of this program is to help veteran entrepreneurs successfully build their businesses. In addition to funding, businesses will receive support in strategic planning, opera...

GrantWatch ID#: 206648

Opportunity for USA Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners to Participate in a Professional D...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA entrepreneurs and small business owners to participate in a professional development program to gain valuable resources, connections, and skills. The two-to-three-month program will provide group education workshops and individualized coaching sessi...

GrantWatch ID#: 208319

Opportunity for USA Veterans and Family Members of Veterans to Participate in a Business Devel...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA veterans and family members of veterans to participate in a business development program. The program is open to veterans and their immediate family members at any stage of their business development. Successful applicants will receive assistance in...

GrantWatch ID#: 209447

Opportunity for USA Agencies and Organizations to Provide Workshops in Entrepreneurship to Wom...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA agencies and organizations to provide workshops in entrepreneurship to women. The workshops are intended for individuals who are survivors of adversity, and consist of online classes, assignments, hands-on experience, and mentorship. In addition, ea...

GrantWatch ID#: 211343

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Businesses, Start-Ups, and Fintec...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International businesses, startups, and fintechs to help them streamline and upgrade their payment systems. In addition to monetary support, companies will receive mentorship, marketing support, and the use of the funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212065

Grants and In-Kind Services to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits. Developers, and Rese...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $10,000, grants of up to $50,000, and in-kind services to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, developers, and researchers for projects in Artificial Intelligence. Funding is intended to support innovative appr...

GrantWatch ID#: 213528