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 African American History and Culture Grant offered by the Arkansas Humanities Council is designed to support nonprofit organizations in their efforts to research, document, preserve, and interpret Arkansas' African American history and culture. This grant aligns with the council's broader goal of supporting humanities-based projects statewide, focusing on fostering a deeper understanding of diverse heritages, traditions, and historical narratives.