The mission of the Arkansas Humanities Council is to promote understanding, appreciation, and use of the humanities in Arkansas. The council emphasizes the importance of humanities in reflecting diverse heritage, traditions, and history, alongside the relevance of humanities in current national conditions.
The Publication Mini-Grant program supports publications on topics such as prehistory, history, culture, and other scholarly works related to the humanities. This grant encourages the exploration and dissemination of topics that define the human condition, encompassing studies in history, literature, ethics, philosophy, language, and various cultural traditions.