Community Development Corporation of Bentonville Bella Vista
Support for the development of an approximately 28,000 square foot facility that will house the new and expanded Culinary and Hospitality Management program at the NorthWest Arkansas Community College
To support grantee's establishment of the first public charter school in Clarksdale, MS tentatively named Clarksdale Collegiate, in an effort to build additional capacity in the Delta region.
Support for grantee's core operating expenses and its initiatives to: 1) expand its ability to offer the community both experiences and events, with the intention to broaden reach and increase the diversity of participants; 2) engage community partnerships/memberships with local business and nonprofit organizations; 3) provide a higher level of support and structure for downtown businesses through social media workshops, small group meetings, and 1-on-1 business support as needed; and 4) explore more opportunities to partner with local corporations in executing their recruitment and retention programs.
To conduct a research study on the implementation and outcomes of diverse-by-design charter schools in Denver, New York City and California (Northern California, Los Angeles, and San Diego.)