News Releases

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 […]

October 2021

Little Rock, Ark. (October 11, 2021) – Arkansas Community Foundation announces the availability of grants from the Arkansas LGBTQ+ Advancement Fund. Applications open today for grants of up to $150,000 to support organizations with programs, activities or projects that directly support LGBTQ+ Arkansans. “This fund allows LGBTQ-serving nonprofits in our state to expand their impact […]

August 2021

Little Rock, Ark. (Aug. 10, 2021) – New Arkansas Community Foundation State Board members include Lisa John-Adams of Blytheville, Dr. Eduardo R. Ochoa of Little Rock and Dr. Jack Porter of Hot Springs. The Community Foundation engages people, connects resources and inspires solutions to build communities throughout Arkansas. “Lisa, Eddie and Jack are excellent additions […]

July 2021

Camden, Ark. (July 20, 2021) – Allison Lawson of Camden has been named executive director of Ouachita Valley Community Foundation, an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation that supports nonprofits serving Ouachita and Calhoun Counties through funding, networking and capacity building opportunities.   “During Allison’s 14 years as a legal assistant and office manager, she gained valuable skills like workflow prioritization, project management and the ability to work with a broad range of people. […]

June 2021

Little Rock, Ark. (June 22, 2021) – Arkansas Community Foundation and the Arkansas Black Philanthropy Collaborative today announce that 40 grants from the Building Black Communities Fund have been awarded to Black-led and Black-serving nonprofit organizations in Central Arkansas. The grants support programs and initiatives specifically designed to impact Black people and communities in the Little […]

June 2021

BENTONVILLE, Ark., (June 10, 2021) –A new statewide fund will support organizations working to improve the quality of life for LGBTQ Arkansans. The initiative is launching with philanthropic support from the Alice L. Walton Foundation and from Olivia and Tom Walton through the Walton Family Foundation. Organizations offering legal, health, education and advocacy services, along […]