A statewide domestic violence entity that receives a grant under this chapter shall distribute funds to a shelter if the shelter: 
(1) Incorporates in this state as a private nonprofit corporation that is exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3), and that has the primary purpose of providing services to victims of domestic abuse or domestic violence; 
(2) Is governed by a board of directors; 
(3) Develops and implements written personnel policies that state the shelter's employment practices; 
(4) Develops and implements written procedures that conform with the uniform system of recordkeeping developed by the Department of Finance and Administration or its designee to ensure proper handling of funds; and 
(5) Provides the department or its designee with statistical data that states the following: 
(A) The type of services provided by the shelter; and 
(B) The number of victims and children served each year. 
Structure Arkansas Code
Subtitle 1 - General Provisions
Chapter 6 - Arkansas Domestic Violence Shelter Act
§ 9-6-103. Establishment — Purpose and criteria
§ 9-6-105. Determination of grant awards
§ 9-6-106. Operational requirements of shelters receiving domestic violence shelter funds
§ 9-6-107. Fiscal requirements
§ 9-6-108. Training requirements
§ 9-6-111. Disclosure of information
§ 9-6-112. Privileged communications made by victim of domestic violence — Definitions