M-DCS | MID-DELTA COMMUNITY SERVICES — energy assistance

LIHEAP energy-assistance contact. Ask about eligible utility costs, required documents, seasonal application periods and any appeal rights in your notice.

MID-DELTA COMMUNITY SERVICES 610 S. Biscoe St. Helena, AR 72342

(870) 338-6406

Published county match: Lee, Monroe, Phillips, Prairie

State Energy Office LIHEAP program assignment, not a general service-area guarantee. Confirm current intake, funding, appointment and address before applying or traveling.

MCAEOC | MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, ARKANSAS ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION — energy assistance

LIHEAP energy-assistance contact. Ask about eligible utility costs, required documents, seasonal application periods and any appeal rights in your notice.

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, ARKANSAS ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION 1400 N. Division St. Blytheville, AR 72316

(870) 776-1054

Published county match: Mississippi

State Energy Office LIHEAP program assignment, not a general service-area guarantee. Confirm current intake, funding, appointment and address before applying or traveling.

Mid-Delta Community Services, Inc. (MDCS)

Community-action referral for local assistance programs. Ask which utility, housing, food or other programs this agency currently operates.

610 South Biscoe Street, Helena, AR 72342

Published county match: Lee, Monroe, Phillips, Prairie

Association-published service area. Funding, program-specific service areas, intake and emergency availability must be confirmed. The older linked PDF is not treated as a current contact list.

Mississippi County Arkansas Economic Opportunity Commission, Inc. (MCAEOC)

Community-action referral for local assistance programs. Ask which utility, housing, food or other programs this agency currently operates.

1400 North Division, Blytheville, AR 72315

Published county match: Mississippi

Association-published service area. Funding, program-specific service areas, intake and emergency availability must be confirmed. The older linked PDF is not treated as a current contact list.

NADC | NORTHCENTRAL ARKANSAS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL — energy assistance

LIHEAP energy-assistance contact. Ask about eligible utility costs, required documents, seasonal application periods and any appeal rights in your notice.

NORTHCENTRAL ARKANSAS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL 1900 Lyon St. Batesville, AR 72501

(870) 793-5765

Published county match: Fulton, Independence, Izard, Sharp, Stone

State Energy Office LIHEAP program assignment, not a general service-area guarantee. Confirm current intake, funding, appointment and address before applying or traveling.

Northcentral Arkansas Development Council, Inc. (NADC)

Community-action referral for local assistance programs. Ask which utility, housing, food or other programs this agency currently operates.

1900 Lyon Street, Batesville, AR 72501

Published county match: Fulton, Independence, Izard, Sharp, Stone

Association-published service area. Funding, program-specific service areas, intake and emergency availability must be confirmed. The older linked PDF is not treated as a current contact list.

Northwest Arkansas Continuum of Care — homelessness referrals

Ask about the appropriate local assessment, emergency shelter, prevention or rehousing referral.

479-717-7737

Published county match: Benton, Carroll, Madison, Washington

Regional referral contact from the ADFA map revised June 2, 2026. This is not a confirmed shelter, open assessment desk, vacant unit or funding award. Ask where individual intake occurs and confirm arrangements before traveling.

OHC | OUR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES — energy assistance

LIHEAP energy-assistance contact. Ask about eligible utility costs, required documents, seasonal application periods and any appeal rights in your notice.

OUR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES 506 East Spruce St. Rogers, AR 72757

(479) 636-7301

Published county match: Benton, Carroll, Madison

State Energy Office LIHEAP program assignment, not a general service-area guarantee. Confirm current intake, funding, appointment and address before applying or traveling.

OOI | OZARK OPPORTUNITIES, INC. — energy assistance

LIHEAP energy-assistance contact. Ask about eligible utility costs, required documents, seasonal application periods and any appeal rights in your notice.

OZARK OPPORTUNITIES, INC. 701 E. Prospect Ave. Harrison, AR 72601

(870) 741-9406 Ext: 2

Published county match: Baxter, Boone, Marion, Newton, Searcy, Van Buren

State Energy Office LIHEAP program assignment, not a general service-area guarantee. Confirm current intake, funding, appointment and address before applying or traveling.

Old Fort Homeless Coalition / Fort Smith CoC — homelessness referrals

Ask about the appropriate local assessment, emergency shelter, prevention or rehousing referral.

479-650-3230

Published county match: Crawford, Franklin, Logan, Polk, Scott, Sebastian

Regional referral contact from the ADFA map revised June 2, 2026. This is not a confirmed shelter, open assessment desk, vacant unit or funding award. Ask where individual intake occurs and confirm arrangements before traveling.

Ozark Opportunities, Inc. (OOI)

Community-action referral for local assistance programs. Ask which utility, housing, food or other programs this agency currently operates.

701 E. Prospect Ave., Harrison, AR 72602 P.O. Box 1400 Harrison, AR 72602

Published county match: Baxter, Boone, Marion, Newton, Searcy, Van Buren

Association-published service area. Funding, program-specific service areas, intake and emergency availability must be confirmed. The older linked PDF is not treated as a current contact list.

SEACAC | SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION — energy assistance

LIHEAP energy-assistance contact. Ask about eligible utility costs, required documents, seasonal application periods and any appeal rights in your notice.

SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION 1208 N. Myrtle St. Warren, AR 71671

(870) 226-2668 Ext: 2

Published county match: Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Desha, Drew

State Energy Office LIHEAP program assignment, not a general service-area guarantee. Confirm current intake, funding, appointment and address before applying or traveling.

Southeast Arkansas Community Action Corp. (SEACAC)

Community-action referral for local assistance programs. Ask which utility, housing, food or other programs this agency currently operates.

1208 N Myrtle St, Warren, AR 71671

Published county match: Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Desha, Drew

Association-published service area. Funding, program-specific service areas, intake and emergency availability must be confirmed. The older linked PDF is not treated as a current contact list.

Southeast Arkansas Continuum of Care (SOAR) — homelessness referrals

Ask about the appropriate local assessment, emergency shelter, prevention or rehousing referral.

870-543-1820

Published county match: Arkansas, Ashley, Bradley, Calhoun, Chicot, Cleveland, Columbia, Dallas, Desha, Drew, Grant, Jefferson, Lincoln, Ouachita, Union

Regional referral contact from the ADFA map revised June 2, 2026. This is not a confirmed shelter, open assessment desk, vacant unit or funding award. Ask where individual intake occurs and confirm arrangements before traveling.

ADFA Apartment Finder — county directories

Browse the state housing-finance authority apartment directory by county.

Statewide or federal access route; local availability must be checked.

The linked county lists were posted in December 2024. They are property directories, not confirmed vacancies, current rents or an application. Contact each manager about current terms.

ADFA Emergency Solutions Grant — individual referral route

Find the state-linked homelessness referral contacts for shelter, prevention and rapid rehousing.

Statewide or federal access route; local availability must be checked.

ADFA says it does not provide individual assistance directly. Its grant application portal is for organizations; contact the published regional referral route about individual help and current eligibility.

ADFA — tenant based rental assistance information

Learn about rental and deposit assistance administered through eligible housing agencies.

Statewide or federal access route; local availability must be checked.

The state page describes a program and agency funding applications. Ask a local participating administrator whether household intake exists, which area it serves and whether funds remain; this is not a statewide household application.

AEDC — Community Development Block Grant

Review Arkansas community-development funding and local sponsorship routes.

Funding or help type: Community project funding

Applicant routes: Local governments and community projects; Nonprofits and institutions

Intake: Program-specific; current acceptance and remaining funds require confirmation

Statewide or federal access route; local availability must be checked.

CDBG funds eligible public-benefit projects through authorized applicants and administrators. Residents or ordinary businesses should not assume they can apply directly for unrestricted personal funding.

AEDC — Rural Community Grant Program

Review rural community and fire-protection project funding instructions.

Funding or help type: Matching community grant

Applicant routes: Local governments and community projects

Intake: Program-specific; current acceptance and remaining funds require confirmation

Statewide or federal access route; local availability must be checked.

The FY2027 page lists Cycle I August 13, 2026, already passed, and Cycle II March 11, 2027. Verify the current notice. Eligible rural communities and required match are distinct from household personal-expense applicants.

AEDC — Rural Services Block Grant

Review the current rural facilities and service-project funding notice.

Funding or help type: Matching community grant

Applicant routes: Local governments and community projects

Intake: Program-specific; current acceptance and remaining funds require confirmation

Statewide or federal access route; local availability must be checked.

The captured FY2027 page publishes October 16, 2026 as the application deadline. This dated notice must be rechecked. Applicant population and income criteria, match and a certified grant writer apply; it is not personal cash assistance.

Arkansas 211 community-service search

Search by location for food, shelter, utilities and other community services. A directory match does not confirm open intake.

Statewide or federal access route; local availability must be checked.

This is a navigation or referral route, not a verified local provider in each county.

Arkansas 211 — shelter and housing referrals

Request local shelter, housing and community-service referrals using your location.

211

Statewide or federal access route; local availability must be checked.

If dialing 211 does not connect from your location, use the website or the state CoC directory fallback 866-489-6983. Ask about current intake and transport; a referral does not reserve a bed.

Arkansas Arts Council — Sally A. Williams Artist Fund

Review professional-development support for qualifying Arkansas creatives.

Funding or help type: Professional-development reimbursement

Applicant routes: Artists, arts and heritage

Intake: Program-specific; current acceptance and remaining funds require confirmation

Statewide or federal access route; local availability must be checked.

The page describes reimbursement of part of approved costs and awards until funds are depleted. Remaining funds are unconfirmed; rent, equipment and general supplies are not covered. Confirm approval and timing before incurring costs.

Arkansas Arts Council — grant programs

Find artist and organizational arts programs and their separate instructions.

Funding or help type: Arts grants and reimbursements

Applicant routes: Artists, arts and heritage; Nonprofits and institutions; Local governments and community projects

Intake: Program-specific; current acceptance and remaining funds require confirmation

Statewide or federal access route; local availability must be checked.

Programs have different applicants, matching requirements and schedules. The captured page lists ongoing Arts on Tour intake and General Operating Support opening October 15; confirm the actual cycle and remaining funds directly.