A Department of Transportation is a state or federal agency that plans and develops transportation systems and infrastructure in Jackson County, Arkansas. The federal Department of Transportation offers several Jackson County government grants, including grants for road, rail, transit, and port projects, as well as car and vanpool projects, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and transit research and safety improvements. State Departments of Transportation provide grants for private operators, senior centers, non-profits, and transit systems. Jackson County government grant information is available on the Department of Transportation website.
Arkansas Highway Department Maintenance Newport AR 2201 Hurley Road 72112 870-523-2925
A Chamber of Commerce promotes economic development and business activity, either at the federal, state, or local level in Jackson County, Arkansas. The U.S. Department of Commerce provides government grants to Jackson County local Chambers of Commerce as well as grants through multiple bureaus. It also provides market development awards for non-profit industries, including trade associations. Local Chambers of Commerce may also help member businesses secure Small Business Administration grants, business development grants, and economic development funding. Chambers of Commerce provide information about government grant programs on their websites.
Newport Area Chamber-Commerce Newport AR 201 Hazel Street 72112 870-523-3618
Tuckerman Arkansas Chamber of Commerce Tuckerman AR PO Box 1117 72473 870-349-5380
A Housing Authority provides low-income rental housing, rental assistance programs, and other housing assistance for eligible individuals and families in Jackson County, Arkansas. At the federal level, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) operates over 20 government grant programs, including affordable housing development grants, community and economic development grants, fair housing grants, and rental assistance grants. HUD also offers Jackson County supportive housing and services grants. Housing Authority grants can help fund Jackson County low-income housing, local housing assistance programs, and provide grants for housing assistance such as Section 8.
Newport Housing Authority Newport AR 945 Hout Circle 72112 870-523-2195
Newport Housing Authority Newport AR 600 Garfield St 72112 870-523-2196