News Releases

April 2023

CHEROKEE VILLAGE, ARK. – (April 12, 2023) – Dan Milligan of Cherokee Village, has been named executive director of Sharp County Community Foundation, an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation that supports countywide nonprofit organizations through funding, networking and capacity building opportunities. “We are thrilled to have Dan join Sharp County Community Foundation as Executive Director,” […]

April 2023

WYNNE, ARK. – (April 7, 2023) – Cross County Community Foundation has established two funds for recovery for nonprofits serving those affected by the tornadoes on March 31. The county has been declared a federal disaster area. Donations can be made to the following funds. Cross County Tornado Recovery Fund – to support short and […]

February 2023

Little Rock, Ark. (Feb. 6, 2023) – Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Foundation, in partnership with Arkansas Community Foundation, is awarding grants to programs that benefit African American or underserved populations in Arkansas. Nonprofits with programs focusing on education, health and wellness, youth development, strengthening families and economic development are eligible to apply. Proposals will […]

February 2023

Little Rock, Ark. (Feb. 1, 2023) – Scholarships are now available for eligible Arkansas students through Arkansas Community Foundation. The Community Foundation’s scholarships are for Arkansas students pursuing education at two- or four-year colleges or universities, vocational schools or technical training programs. Each scholarship has its own eligibility criteria. Some scholarships are designated for graduates […]

April 2022

LITTLE ROCK, ARK.  (March 5, 2022) Lesley Roberts of Little Rock, Ark., has been named regional development director for Arkansas Community Foundation. “Lesley brings 20 years of development experience to our Foundation,” said Heather Larkin, Community Foundation president and CEO. “She has strong knowledge and expertise in development. Lesley has managed and directed grant writing, […]

February 2022

Little Rock, Ark. (Feb. 1, 2022) – Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Foundation, in partnership with Arkansas Community Foundation, is awarding grants to programs that benefit African American or other underserved populations in Arkansas. Nonprofits with programs focusing on education, health and wellness, youth development, strengthening families and economic development are eligible to apply. Grants […]

February 2022

Little Rock, Ark. (Feb. 7, 2022) – Scholarships are now available for eligible Arkansas students through Arkansas Community Foundation. Each scholarship has its own eligibility criteria. In general, the Community Foundation’s scholarships are for Arkansas students pursuing education at two- or four-year colleges or universities, vocational schools or technical training programs. Some scholarships are designated […]

November 2021

Little Rock, Ark. (November, 2021) –Wayland Holyfield, the singer and songwriter of “Arkansas, You Run Deep in Me,” one of the Arkansas State Songs, donated the rights to the song to Arkansas Community Foundation.   “I want my song to continue to inspire Arkansans for years to come. Gifting the rights to Arkansas Community Foundation ensures the songs legacy, and will hopefully inspire Arkansans to appreciate our […]

November 2021

Little Rock, Ark. (Nov. 11, 2020) – Jessica Szenher of Little Rock, Ark., is the latest recipient of the Lugean L. Chilcote Award, given by Arkansas Community Foundation Board of Directors to honor exceptional service to the organization. Szenher is the 23rd recipient of the award, which was established in 1985 with Lugean L. Chilcote […]

October 2021

Fayetteville, Ark. (Oct. 14, 2021) – Annetta Tirey of Bella Vista recently joined Arkansas Community Foundation as its Northwest Arkansas Program Officer. She leads grants and community leadership efforts and programs for the Foundation in the northwest region. “Annetta’s long tenure with Tyson Foods in their corporate giving program and her successful leadership at the […]