Walton Family Foundation to Provide Start-up Support

Program Now Includes Nearly 70 Firms from U.S., Canada and Denmark

The Charles Koch Foundation and the Walton Family Foundation announce matching $5 million investments to grow early-stage support for education leaders and the communities they serve.

Initial $3.5 million investment launches with support from the Walton Family Foundation

Investments could benefit Heartland

Fellowship and incubator program opens with $5 million in support from the Walton Family Foundation

DeVol will bring his unique perspective as an economic expert on the Heartland economy

$1.8 million to support the recruitment and training of more than 230 diverse new teachers at Bank Street College of Education, Marian University and New York University

Highlights how region compares to other American arts capitals

Richard Florida and Joel Kotkin To Serve As Senior Fellows