Blue & You Foundation – Mini Grants (Arkansas)
Small Grants Addressing Health Disparities with Immediate Community Impact
The Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas offers Mini Grants to support organizations working to reduce health disparities across Arkansas. This quarterly grant program provides small, fast-turnaround funding for tangible equipment, supplies, and programs that improve health, safety, and access to care—especially for children, families, and underserved populations.
Organization
Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas
Support Type
Mini program grants
Geographic Focus
Arkansas (county-specific or statewide)
What This Program Supports
Mini Grant funds must be used for specific, clearly defined programs in one or more of the following categories:
🩺 Emergency Medical Equipment
- AEDs
- Stop the Bleed kits
- Narcan
👶 Maternal & Child Health
- Child passenger safety seats
- Safe sleeping equipment
- Blood pressure cuffs
- Diapers and formula
- Transportation support for access to care
🥗 Food Pantry Support
- Healthy proteins
- Fruits and vegetables
- Dairy, whole grains, and healthy fats
- Pantry equipment
- Economic stability or health education classes
🏫 Health Initiatives at Schools, Colleges & Universities
- Calming rooms
- Food pantry support
- Hygiene products
- School supplies
- Financial literacy
- Preventative health programs
Funding Amounts & Grant Term
💰 Grant Range: $1,000 – $5,000
⚠️ Partial funding: Not awarded
⏱ Program Timeline: Projects must be implemented within 6 months of receiving funding
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
Organizations providing services directly to Arkansans, including:
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
- City, county, or state governmental agencies
- Public schools, colleges, and universities
Ineligible Requests
- Religious or political activities
- Athletic teams, pageants, or fraternal organizations
- Capital campaigns, sponsorships, or fundraisers
- Conferences
- Tobacco-related projects
- Indirect or general operating costs (e.g., salaries, rent, insurance, audits, fundraising, marketing)
Application Timeline (Next Deadline)
Mini Grant applications are accepted during the first two months of each quarter and reviewed in the final month.
📅 Next Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
📅 Review Period: June 2026
📅 Notification of Award or Decline: By the end of June 2026
Application / Request Process
Applicants must:
- Pass the eligibility quiz
- Submit a complete online application
- Provide a project narrative, budget, and target population details
Applications are scored based on community need and overall application quality.
Apply / Learn More
➡️ https://blueandyoufoundationarkansas.org/funding-opportunities/apply-for-funding/
Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This opportunity is well suited for organizations that:
- Need small, rapid-response funding
- Address immediate health or safety gaps
- Serve children, families, or vulnerable populations
- Can deploy funds quickly with clear outcomes
Corporate Grants Guide Notes
- Grant Type: Mini grants
- Award Size: $1,000–$5,000
- Deadline: May 31, 2026
- Review Cycle: Quarterly
- Best Suited For: Nonprofits, schools, and public agencies addressing urgent health needs in Arkansas
