The foundation's funding supports the design and construction of a new, 300-seat theater for one of the nation’s foremost opera training programs.

Environment Program director Moira Mcdonald shares her thoughts on the connection between water and climate change - and what gives her hope about the future.

Environment Program Director Moira Mcdonald discusses the important role sustainable agriculture must play in ensuring healthier rivers and oceans.

This short video provides an overview of the Walton Family Foundation's Environment program.

This short video provides an overview of the Walton Family Foundation's Home Region program.

This short video provides an overview of the Walton Family Foundation's Education program.

This video presents an overview of the Walton Family Foundation's Theory of Change in Northwest Arkansas.

Entrepreneurship is key in building a vibrant economy. In Northwest Arkansas, the Walton Family Foundation is working to cultivate and expand the entrepreneurial ecosystem. As part of that vision, the foundation is supporting community partners as they build a pipeline for diverse entrepreneurial talent and remove barriers for underserved entrepreneurs.

Last year, artist, actor, author and activist Common and the Walton Family Foundation sat down with Black educational leaders to share their thoughts about the future of education.

Learn how local companies and nonprofits are creating innovative training programs that fill workforce needs and help residents find higher-wage careers.

How can we bring different perspectives and approaches to the same table? How can we truly listen to community voices so we can lead together? The Walton Family Foundation invited grantees for conversations to explore what it takes to redefine collaboration.

The Walton Family Foundation is rooted in multiple generations of family, where no voice is louder than the next, and different opinions are valued. We apply this legacy to our work, says Board Chair Annie Proietti.

We have a longstanding tradition of working in diverse communities. While we didn’t use the words diversity, equity and inclusion in the early 90s, that was really the origin and purpose of the family foundation in coming together, says Board Chair Annie Proietti.

The heart of the Walton Family Foundation’s work is creating access to opportunity, especially for those from overlooked and underrepresented communities, says Board Chair Annie Proietti.

The young people of Generation Z are the leaders of the future. But they are often overlooked in decisions about how to solve the problems they’ll inherit. Burdened by the challenges of today and tomorrow, Gen Zers want a new emphasis on listening to all voices in making decisions.

Joshua Ventress, a 2022 Walton Family Foundation Environment Program intern, produced this report on how artisanal fishers in the Yucatán Peninsula are embracing sustainable fishing to protect the oceans – and their communities.

During the summer of 2022, the Walton Family Foundation hosted a Gen Z panel at the Aspen Ideas Festival — as part of this session, three Zoomers shared a very important message: If you trust us, Gen Z will strengthen our communities and civil society at large.

Who knows our children better than themselves? It’s time for Gen Z to be welcomed as partners in shaping their future, rather than simply bystanders.