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 Media Mini-Grant program by the Arkansas Humanities Council supports media projects focused on the humanities. This includes but is not limited to exhibits (both in-person and virtual), developing humanities-based content for websites, creating historical signage or markers, producing podcasts, webinars, or virtual tours. The grant aims to enrich public understanding and appreciation of the humanities in various, accessible formats.