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Free goods or servicesWhere: Arkansas onlyArkansas only$Who gets the money: Goes to the schoolIn-kindRolling

Arkansas Department of Education (DESE) and Arkansas Department of Health, with EPA (WIIN Act) funds

Free Lead Testing of School and Child Care Drinking Water

The state tests a school's drinking water taps for lead at no cost, paid by an EPA grant. Reimbursement for fixing problems may be available case by case.

Amount
Testing is free (EPA grant covers test costs); remediation reimbursement may be available case by case
Can a for-profit school apply?
?Unclear: ask the funder
Deadline
Rolling
Who this fits
Private school · MicroschoolThe ADH application lists 'Elementary Charter/Private School K-5th' and 'K-8th' as facility types, plus Childcare and Other. The EPA workplan prioritizes elementary and child care sites serving children 6 and under and older buildings. Not stated for homeschool co-ops.?Religious schools: not stated, ask the funder
New schools
Not stated for new schools
Where
Arkansas only
Last checked
Oct 10, 2026on health.arkansas.gov
Apply on the funder’s site↗(opens health.arkansas.gov in a new tab)

Unconfirmed: check with the funder

We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.

  • ?Whether K-12 high schools are covered (form lists K-5 and K-8 only)
  • ?How long the EPA grant funding lasts

How to apply

  1. Step 1: Fill out the ADH 'Application for Lead Testing in Elementary Schools or Child Care Facilities' form
  2. Step 2: Pick facility type 'Elementary Charter/Private School'
  3. Step 3: Watch the three ADE lead testing videos (training, testing, taking action)
  4. Step 4: Questions: kathy.mcfarland@arkansas.gov

Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.

Who can apply

“Elementary Charter/Private School K-5th”
In the funder’s own words, from health.arkansas.gov, checked Oct 10, 2026.
  • Arkansas elementary school or child care facility
  • One application per facility

Timing

No deadline posted; apply with the online form, one per school building

Not legal or tax advice. Whether your school should be for-profit or a nonprofit, or take on a loan, is a decision for your CPA or attorney. Always confirm the details on the funder’s own page before you apply.

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This is not legal, tax or financial advice. Whether your school should be for-profit or a nonprofit, or take on a loan, is a decision for your CPA or attorney. Always confirm the details on the funder’s own page before you apply.

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