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Arkansas Department of Public Safety, Arkansas Division of Emergency Management · State program

State share capped at 35% of eligible costs

Arkansas operates a State Public Assistance Program that helps eligible local and state government applicants after disasters. It is not a homeowner program, so it does not appear to fit homeowner hardening needs, but it is the only clearly documented state disaster grant on the official page.

Last verified: August 30, 2026
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Program details

How it works

The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management administers the State Public Assistance Program under state law and operating procedures. The program fills the gap between local recovery efforts and federal disaster assistance after a disaster.

What the money covers

The page says eligible assistance includes debris removal, emergency protective measures, and permanent restoration of infrastructure.

Amounts and matching

The state share cannot be more than 35 percent of eligible costs.

Eligibility note

The program is made available to eligible applicants and facilities located in a designated damage area when the situation has clearly exceeded the capability of local government.

Important note

This is a public-assistance program for local governments and state governments, not for homeowners.

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