Community Assistance Grant Program, 15 CAR pt. 181

The objective of the Rule is to further the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s goal to create economic opportunity by attracting higher paying jobs, expanding and diversifying our state and local economies, increasing incomes and investment, and generating positive growth throughout Arkansas by providing grant funds to nonprofit organizations in good standing with the Secretary of State’s office, cities of the first class, cities of the second class, incorporated towns, unincorporated communities, counties, or governmental entities of the State of Arkansas for eligible community and economic development projects and eligible nonprofit organization projects. Eligible project examples include but are not limited to: repair or construction of government buildings, community centers, transportation infrastructure, parks, libraries, fire-protection equipment, public health facilities, police equipment,

A public hearing was held on April 29, 2025. The period expired on May 15, 2025. The commission indicated it received no public comments. An emergency rule on this subject went into effect April 14, 2025. The agency indicated that the emergency rule expired on August 12, 2025.

• Rule packet: E.2.a DOC AEDC Community Assistance Grant Program
• ALC summary agenda Aug 14, 2025
• ALC agenda Aug 14, 2025
• ALC meeting video Aug 14, 2025
• Arkansas Register, September 2025