ARise’s program for Arkansas innovators, startups, and entrepreneurs, supported by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), assists tech and tech-enabled companies in reaching new levels of success.

Our program is designed to connect you with coaching, consulting, and resources across the Natural State to grow your venture. By bringing together experienced professionals, investors, and educational opportunities, ARise provides the support you need to overcome obstacles and achieve your business goals. 

The United States Small Business Administration is an independent agency of the United States government that provides support to entrepreneurs and small businesses.

The Birth Injury Justice Center was created as a helpful resource focused on victims of birth injuries and their families. Our mission is to provide legal information and guidance and serve all families whose lives have been affected by birth injuries.

Dollar General’s Literacy Foundation has grant programs that support literacy organizations that serve students of all ages in Dollar General hometown communities.

The Center for Exceptional Families is a center in Jonesboro, AR whose goal it is to assist Arkansans with disabilities in attaining an exceptional quality of life by providing resources and support to individuals and families!

The Center for Parent Information & Resources (CPIR) is the central hub of valuable information and products specifically designed for the network of Parent Centers serving families of children with disabilities.

This guide from the ASBTDC will show you how to start a new business in 6 steps.

We are your go-to resource for help starting or growing a business in Arkansas.

Our centers assist all types of for-profit businesses, from home-based to high-tech. Receive one-to-one confidential consulting and cutting-edge market research at no charge, or expand your expertise through our affordable educational events.

The Women’s Economic Mobility Hub (WEM Hub) is designed to support women entrepreneurs from underserved communities, with a priority in the Arkansas Delta region, by providing technical assistance along with additional resources, including $5,000 in unrestricted grant funds to help scale their businesses.

Hello Alice is a free online platform that helps businesses launch and grow. We guide owners through every step of their entrepreneurial journey by providing knowledge, funding, networks, and peer-to-peer connections with more than 1,000,000 small business owners.

The Phillips County Sports Organization offers year round football and cheer programming for ages 7 to 12 years old.

GrantStation is a membership based grant seeking tool that offers a growing library of available grants, grant notifications, workshops, and support to help you secure grant funding.

ADFA has down payment assistance for qualifying applicants of an "ADFA StartSmart" or “ADFA Move-Up” first mortgage. The DPA ranges from $1,000 to $15,000 for down payment and closing cost assistance. Cash back to the borrowers is allowed for expenses "paid outside of closing" (POC).

The Helena-West Helena School District is the largest district in Helena-West Helena, offering football, basketball, track, cross country, baseball, volleyball, cheer AP courses, and concurrent college courses through the local community college. They also offer engaging summer programming for their students.

The library offers public computers, limited genealogy resources, and a community room. It is particularly vibrant in June, offering exciting children's programs featuring live animals, theater performances, and magicians.

The Phillips County Library also values community engagement and fosters local partnerships with other agencies, enhancing its role as a central hub of knowledge and community activity.

The Lower Mississippi River Foundation is dedicated to promoting stewardship of the Lower and Middle Mississippi River through deep engagement.

Southeast Outdoors Solutions has compiled a list of public and private grants that can help with the development of public parks, dog parks, and conservation spaces.

The Grant Portal is an online database of more than 40,000 grants.

Entergy’s Open Grants Program focuses on improving communities as a whole. We look for giving opportunities in the areas of arts and culture, education and workforce development, poverty solutions and social services, healthy families, and community improvement.

Private foundation that provides funding opportunities to support food systems, health equity, and early care and education.