February 2021
Little Rock, Ark. (Feb. 9, 2021) – 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 […]
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February 2021
Little Rock, Ark. (Feb. 1, 2021) – 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 small business development are eligible to apply. […]
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November 2020
Little Rock, Ark. (Nov. 20, 2020) – Mattie P. Collins of Pine Bluff is the 2020 recipient of the Lugean L. Chilcote Award, given by the Arkansas Community Foundation board of directors for outstanding service to philanthropy and community. Collins received the award at the Nov. 19 meeting of the board. “This prestigious award named […]
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November 2020
Little Rock, Ark. (Nov. 17, 2020) – Shannon Williams has been named Arkansas Community Foundation’s affiliate officer. With $442 million in assets, the Community Foundation is a statewide grant-making organization providing tools for charitable giving to all 75 counties through its network of 29 affiliate offices statewide. “Shannon is passionate about serving and advocating for […]
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October 2020
Heber Springs, Ark. (Oct. 6, 2020) – Susan R. Vowels of Heber Springs has been named executive director of Cleburne County Community Foundation, an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation. Founded in 2004, Cleburne County Community Foundation makes grants to improve the quality of life in Cleburne County and partners with individuals, families and companies to […]
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August 2020
Little Rock, Ark. (Aug. 20, 2020) – A new study from the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service, Arkansas Community Foundation, and UA Little Rock School of Public Affairs shows that Arkansas nonprofits have experienced significant financial distress and service disruptions due to the impacts of COVID-19. You can read the full report […]
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August 2020
Little Rock, Ark. (Aug. 3, 2020) – Holly Dunsworth of Clarksville, Walter “Vance” Smiley III of Little Rock, Scott Van Horn of Russellville and Sharon E. Wilson of Forrest City have been named to the board of directors for Arkansas Community Foundation, a statewide nonprofit organization that fosters smart giving to improve communities. “We are […]
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June 2020
North Delta Community Foundation Seeks Executive Director LITTLE ROCK, ARK (June 4, 2020) – Arkansas Community Foundation announces the newest addition to its affiliate network with the formation of the North Delta Community Foundation. This 29th affiliate office for the Foundation serves the regional community of Clay, Lawrence and Randolph counties in northeast Arkansas. “We […]
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April 2020
Little Rock, Ark. (April 5, 2020) – Arkansas Community Foundation announces a partnership with Gov. Asa Hutchinson asking Arkansans to make donations to the COVID-19 Relief Fund to assist in pandemic relief. All donations made to this fund will be granted to Arkansas nonprofits working to serve the state’s most vulnerable populations and those disproportionately […]
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March 2020
Little Rock, Ark. (March 20, 2020) – Arkansas Community Foundation is accepting proposals for $1,000 mini-grants for organizations responding to the immediate needs of vulnerable populations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. These grants will help organizations maintain their operations and respond to increased demand from clients during this first phase of pandemic relief. Nonprofit organizations with 501c3 status, churches, hospitals, schools or government entities […]
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