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Crittenden County: 29 county and regional listings, plus statewide and federal routes. A regional office may be located in a different county.

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Benefits, food and cash assistanceCounty contact

Crittenden DHS county office

County DHS contact for SNAP, Medicaid and TEA application questions. Ask about documents, interviews, notices and appeals.

401 South College Boulevard, West Memphis, AR 72301-1734

870-732-5170 (v)

Published county match: Crittenden

Published hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Confirm services and hours before traveling.

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Health, WIC and public healthCounty contact

Crittenden County Health Unit - Earle

Published services: Community Services, Family Planning, Immunizations, TB Program, Vital Records, WIC, Women's Health

841 Ruth St, Earle, 72331

(870) 792-7393

Published county match: Crittenden

Listed as active Satellite Health Unit. County identifies the listed unit; it does not establish exclusive residency eligibility. Confirm which services are available at this unit.

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ADH Local Health Units; OBJECTID 22; County field Crittenden · Source ↗

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Health, WIC and public healthCounty contact

Crittenden County Health Unit - West Memphis

Published services: Community Services, Environmental Health, Family Planning, HIV/Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Immunizations, Maternity, Public Health Preparedness, TB Program, Vital Records, WIC, Women's Health

901 N 7th St, West Memphis, 72301

870-735-4334

Published county match: Crittenden

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ADH Local Health Units; OBJECTID 26; County field Crittenden · Source ↗

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Aging, caregivers and transportationRegional contact

East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging

Ask about older-adult meals, caregiver support, senior centers, in-home assistance and transportation. Available programs, age criteria and waiting lists vary.

870-972-5980

Published county match: Clay, Craighead, Crittenden, Cross, Greene, Lawrence, Lee, Mississippi, Phillips, Poinsett, Randolph, St. Francis

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Child support servicesCounty contact

West Memphis Child Support Office

Ask about child-support applications, payments, enforcement and an existing agency case. A support office does not replace a custody or divorce court.

3821 N. Airport Rd, Marion, AR 72364

870-739-2555

Published county match: Crittenden

County service area is transcribed from DFA, not inferred from the office address.

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Veterans and military benefitsRegional contact

ADVA district 3 Veteran Service Officer — Ric Bolton

Regional veterans benefits contact and referral when the county officer is unavailable or a position is listed vacant.

870-253-9767

Published county match: Baxter, Clay, Cleburne, Craighead, Crittenden, Cross, Fulton, Greene, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Mississippi, Poinsett, Randolph, Sharp, St. Francis, Stone, White, Woodruff

County matches use the county row’s district number. District 4 spells Hot Spring as Hot Springs; canonical Arkansas county name retained.

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I need to prepare a grant budget and project plan

Government & Benefits. I need to prepare a grant budget and project plan Next steps: Translate the project into activities, dates, measurable results and a cost breakdown. Check allowed costs, budget limits, indirect costs, partner contributions and whether costs must be incurred after approval under the actual notice. Confirm the actual applicant, funding instrument, eligible costs, current cycle and required approvals with the named sponsor; use secure official channels for requested records. Keep notices, source dates, applications, validation results and decisions. Track conditions and another realistic funding route while waiting. Documents: Project activities and timeline; Itemized estimates; Partner and funding commitments; Sponsor budget instructions A persuasive budget does not make an ineligible cost allowable. Do not incur expenses assuming later reimbursement.

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My farm or agriculture project needs grant information

Business & Entrepreneurship. My farm or agriculture project needs grant information Next steps: Separate research, market development or industry-benefit projects from land purchase and routine operating needs. Review the applicable SARE or state-administered program instructions and ask the sponsor about applicant eligibility and current rounds; compare loans separately. Confirm the actual applicant, funding instrument, eligible costs, current cycle and required approvals with the named sponsor; use secure official channels for requested records. Keep notices, source dates, applications, validation results and decisions. Track conditions and another realistic funding route while waiting. Documents: Farm and project description; Research or market-development plan; Budget and partner details; Current sponsor notice Not every farmer is eligible for every agricultural grant. Specialty Crop federal applications and Arkansas subaward rounds are separate; loans are not grants.

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Our town or community project needs a grant

Government & Benefits. Our town or community project needs a grant Next steps: Identify the public-benefit project, legal applicant, site and community that would be served. Contact the responsible program about eligible applicants, project restrictions, required local approvals, matching funds and the actual upcoming cycle. Confirm the actual applicant, funding instrument, eligible costs, current cycle and required approvals with the named sponsor; use secure official channels for requested records. Keep notices, source dates, applications, validation results and decisions. Track conditions and another realistic funding route while waiting. Documents: Applicant authority and project site; Community need and eligibility evidence; Budget and match commitments; Required resolutions and application notice A resident or informal group may need an eligible sponsoring applicant. Rural, CDBG and other programs have different eligibility and submission rules.

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Our heritage or historic preservation project needs funding

Government & Benefits. Our heritage or historic preservation project needs funding Next steps: Identify the historic property or heritage project, ownership, applicant and proposed work. Check the specific preservation or heritage grant for designation, applicant, eligible work, match and review requirements before beginning costs. Confirm the actual applicant, funding instrument, eligible costs, current cycle and required approvals with the named sponsor; use secure official channels for requested records. Keep notices, source dates, applications, validation results and decisions. Track conditions and another realistic funding route while waiting. Documents: Ownership or project authority; Historic status or heritage purpose; Work plan and budget; Current notice and approvals Preservation and heritage programs are different. The listed September 2026 Heritage cycle has ended; these are not general home-repair grants.

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My technology or research project needs funding

Business & Entrepreneurship. My technology or research project needs funding Next steps: Describe the research problem, technical work, ownership and proposed outcomes. Check current agency solicitations and Arkansas technology program terms for applicant eligibility, authorized program status, research fit and award instrument. Confirm the actual applicant, funding instrument, eligible costs, current cycle and required approvals with the named sponsor; use secure official channels for requested records. Keep notices, source dates, applications, validation results and decisions. Track conditions and another realistic funding route while waiting. Documents: Technical proposal outline; Ownership and research partner records; Budget and milestone plan; Current solicitation Research funding is competitive and topic-specific. Program websites do not establish an open solicitation or general startup eligibility.

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Organization grant readiness and registration

Organization grant readiness and registration Qualifications and requirements: Organization applications through Grants.gov need appropriate SAM registration, UEI and applicant profile/authorized access. The funding notice controls eligible entity types; nonprofit status or registration alone does not qualify an organization for every grant. Documents to prepare (confirm what is required): Preparation list: Legal entity name, EIN/UEI and registration status; Preparation list: Notice, project plan, budget and match evidence if requested Exceptions and checks: Registration is an application prerequisite, not an eligibility approval or award. Questions to ask: Does the notice accept this entity type and project?; Are registration and authorized submission access ready? Next steps: Check applicant, cost, match and attachment requirements.; Complete official registrations early and ask the funder about unresolved criteria. Limits: Source-based preparation guidance, not an eligibility determination. The court, agency or funder applies current rules to your facts. County routing does not confirm local openings or provider availability.

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Arkansas Heritage Grant — project funding

Explore qualifying nonprofit heritage programs and events. Housing, utilities and community assistance. The captured page lists a September 1, 2026 deadline that has passed. Check the next cycle. For-profit organizations and government agencies are excluded, and construction and routine operating costs are not covered. Limits: Service-directory information, not legal authority or a promise of eligibility, representation, funding or an open appointment. Confirm details with the provider.

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I need a business plan and startup budget

Business & Entrepreneurship. I need a business plan and startup budget Next steps: Describe the customer, product, competing options and evidence of demand. Estimate one-time costs, recurring expenses, pricing and working capital using documented assumptions. Build a cash-flow forecast with slower-sales and higher-cost scenarios and review it with an advisor. Revise the plan before committing to financing, equipment or a lease; keep actual results for comparison. Documents: Market research notes; Cost estimates; Pricing and cash-flow forecast; Advisor feedback and revisions A forecast is an assumption-based planning tool, not a promise of profit or financing.

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Revenue Stabilization Act and Balanced-Budget Framework

How Arkansas prioritizes monthly general-revenue distributions through A, B, and C categories and limits spending to cash collected.

BudgetCourt FormsCourts

Comprehensive Analysis of Financial Resources and Fiscal Policy in the State of Arkansas · p. 2

Research & Analysis

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Budget Surpluses and Reserve Accumulation

Revenue collections, recent surpluses, major reserve funds, and projected budget capacity.

BudgetConsumerReserves

Comprehensive Analysis of Financial Resources and Fiscal Policy in the State of Arkansas · p. 5

Research & Analysis

Court Administration Document Needs live check

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Court Continuity of Operations Plan Template

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court administration document “Court Continuity of Operations Plan Template.” The uploaded source database contains 1 record in PDF format. The original document file is not bundled, so verify the current version and any filing requirements with the responsible court or publisher.

Arkansas JudiciaryCourt AdministrationCourt Forms

Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database

Courts & Forms

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Project Zero Arkansas

DCFS partner promoting permanent adoptive homes for waiting children, including teens, sibling groups, and children with complex medical needs.

AdoptionFoster YouthPermanency

Child Welfare and Protective Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 7–11

Child Welfare & CPS

Open source

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Arkansas Department of Transportation Project Portfolio

State transportation agency managing maintenance, capital projects, federal appropriations, and bond-financed highway improvements.

InfrastructureState FinanceTransportation

Comprehensive Analysis of Financial Resources and Fiscal Policy in the State of Arkansas · p. 9–10

Financial & Government

Open source

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Legal Aid Farmworker Project

Specialized civil legal services for migrant and seasonal agricultural workers facing wage theft, retaliation, unsafe conditions, housing abuse, and related employment problems.

EmploymentFarmworkersHousing

The Landscape of Civil and Criminal Legal Resources for Low-Income Residents in Arkansas · p. 10–11

Legal Help

Open source

Service Area Needs review

Grant Child-Welfare Coverage Profile

Child-welfare procedural coverage profile for Grant, containing 16 tracked coverage categories.

Child Welfare & CPS

Specialized Navigator Tool Needs live check

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court administration document “AOC Court Security Plan Template.” The uploaded source database contains 1 record in PDF format. The original document file is not bundled, so verify the current version and any filing requirements with the responsible court or publisher.

Arkansas JudiciaryCourt AdministrationCourt Forms

Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database

Financial & Government

Policy & Procedure Manual Needs review

Family Case Plans and concurrent permanency plans

DCFS develops, signs, distributes, files, and reviews the Family Case Plan, including concurrent planning for children in foster care.

Child Welfare & CPS

Legal Rights Guide Needs review

Child Welfare & CPS

Legal Reference & Guide Official Needs review

Circuit Court Administrative Plans

Official plan repository for circuit-specific assignments and administration.

Research & Analysis

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Crittenden DHS county office

Crittenden County Health Unit - Earle

Crittenden County Health Unit - West Memphis

East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging

West Memphis Child Support Office

ADVA district 3 Veteran Service Officer — Ric Bolton

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Revenue Stabilization Act and Balanced-Budget Framework

Budget Surpluses and Reserve Accumulation

Court Continuity of Operations Plan Template

Project Zero Arkansas

Arkansas Department of Transportation Project Portfolio

Legal Aid Farmworker Project

Grant Child-Welfare Coverage Profile

CPS case-plan and hearing tracker

Order-of-protection planning packet

CPS and dependency-neglect parent planning packet

Small-claims planning packet

Special education, IEPs, and 504 plans

Court-fee waiver planning packet

Record-sealing planning packet

Probate or estate planning packet

Civil lawsuit response planning packet

Arkansas Judiciary Administrative Plans — Circuit-court administrative plans

AOC Court Security Plan Template

Family Case Plans and concurrent permanency plans

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File and distribute Family Case Plan

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Create and file Family Case Plan

Circuit Court Administrative Plans

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