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Basic Research Grant Program

Basic Research Grant Program

Supports Arkansas institutions with matching grants for original-research costs and stronger academic enterprise collaboration.

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The Basic Research Grant Program is administered by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) through its Division of Science and Technology — the successor unit to the former Arkansas Science and Technology Authority (ASTA), absorbed into AEDC in 2015. The programme provides matching grants covering up to 60 percent of eligible project costs for original basic research conducted at Arka…

What this grant funds

Original basic research at Arkansas colleges and universities.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.40%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.arkansasedc.com