All funding
GrantWhere: Arkansas only, local areaWho gets the money: Goes to the schoolClosed for this round
Build My Future NWA
Grant Program for school trade education
Grants to school trade programs (construction and skilled trades) in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley, paid from proceeds of the Build My Future career event. The application form asks directly whether the school is public or private.
- Amount
- Not posted
- Can a for-profit school apply?
- No: for-profit schools excluded
- Deadline
- Jun 15, 2026 (passed)
- Who this fits
- Private schoolPrivate schools must be accredited by the State of Arkansas and have a trade program. Homeschool co-ops and unaccredited microschools do not fit.Religious schools: not stated, ask the funder
- New schools
- Not stated for new schools
- Where
- Arkansas only, local area
- Last checked
- Oct 10, 2026on buildmyfuture-nwa.com
Unconfirmed: check with the funder
We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.
- Exact county list not posted; page says Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley
- Award sizes not posted
- 2027 dates not posted
What to do now
- Step 1: Confirm your school is state-accredited
- Step 2: Watch for the spring 2027 opening
- Step 3: Describe your trade program, students and links with local contractors
- Step 4: State your requested amount and how it will grow the program
Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.
Who can apply
“Open to trade programs at public and private schools accredited by the State of Arkansas.”
- Trade program at a school accredited by the State of Arkansas
- Agree to provide receipts of grant spending
- Share photos and testimonials after using the funds
Timing
2026 cycle: opened April 7, due June 15, awards announced September 15, 2026. Program is in its second year and funded by event sponsorships; 2027 dates not posted.