Curtis H. Sykes Memorial Grant Program
Funds projects that research, document, and preserve African American history and heritage in Arkansas, supporting activities like exhibits, oral histories, and archival material creation.
Funder: Division of Arkansas Heritage
Due Dates: October 2, 2026 | January 2, 2027 | April 2, 2027 | July 2, 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,500 per project, for a one-year period; no match required.
Summary: Supports nonprofit projects that preserve, commemorate, and enhance African American history and heritage in Arkansas.
Key Information: Organizations do not need 501(c)3 status; only one award per organization per fiscal year.
Description
This grant program, administered by the Black History Commission of Arkansas through the Arkansas State Archives, funds projects that preserve and promote African American history and heritage in Arkansas. Supported activities include historical research, exhibits, workshops, publications, oral history interviews, documentary films, and cemetery preservation. The program aims to generate or acquire archival materials and encourages projects with a lasting impact on the state's historical record and community heritage.
