Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits and Schools for Financial Investment Education for Students in Grades 5-12

Investor Education Grant Program

Agency

State

GrantWatch ID#

180916

Funding Source

Arkansas Securities Department

Geographic Focus

USA: Arkansas

Important Dates

Deadline: 09/30/23

Grant Description

Grants to Arkansas nonprofit organizations and public schools to support investment education programs for students in grades 5-12. Funding is intended for the purchase of appropriate equipment, software materials, or educational resources. Award decisions will be based on program merit, the number of students educated, and other school resources.

The grants are available to programs in Arkansas for the purpose of providing securities and investment education to teachers and students about the securities industry, the stock markets, and investment decision-making. Grant proposals will be considered for only these areas.

Recipient

Additional Eligibility Criteria

Eligible applicants are public schools and non-profit groups that provide investment education to Arkansas students in grades five through twelve.

Ineligible

Certain items will not be funded, such as cameras, meals, field trips, gift cards, and smart boards.

Pre-Application Information

The proposal’s due date is September 30, 2023.

The Grant Application Form may be submitted through the online form, mailed to the address below, faxed, or emailed to Cynthia Bearden.

Estimated Size of Grant

The suggested grant request range is between $2,500 and $5,000, although grant proposals for more or less than the suggested range will be considered.

Term of Contract

Projects must be completed by March 29, 2024.

Contact Information

To apply online, see the Full Grant Text RFP link.

For questions, contact:
jeanni.brosius@arkansas.gov
(501) 324-8683

Arkansas Securities Department
1 Commerce Way, Suite 402
Little Rock, AR 72202
Fax 501-324-9268

Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits and Schools for Financial Investment Education for Students in Grades 5-12

Investor Education Grant Program

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