To expand the number of participants enrolled in grantee's after school-based academic enrichment and youth development programming by 45 seats over three years, doubling in size to 90 students.
Support for piloting of an intensive college access Initiative for low-income students in Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers, Springdale, Siloam Springs, and Gravette
Support for the completion of priority best management practice maps for Beaver Lake's 7 sub watersheds; installation of low-impact development demonstration projects throughout the watershed in priority areas and implementation of a best management practice research project to address stormwater retention near critical infrastructure.
Master planning of the downtown "Quilt of Parks" in Bentonville as part of the Northwest Arkansas Design Excellence Program and the full design of the 1-acre Dave Peel Park
Implementation of the eMINTS program in six of 13 participating Arkansas public school districts (Decatur, Farmington, Pea Ridge, Siloam Springs and West Fork)
Support for a Delta-based after-school program emphasizing technology-driven entrepreneurial skills through hands-on projects in emerging technologies
2019
Home Region
$100,000
City Sessions, Inc.
Funding for music programming in Northwest Arkansas, including a pilot house concert festival in Bentonville and a regional touring network for visiting and local artists
Partnership for a New American Economy Research Fund
Support for the production of "Looking For America," a project in Northwest Arkansas
2019
Home Region
$32,000
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Support for the launch of the inaugural Grit MTB Festival, a three-day gathering in Fayetteville, Arkansas for women to bike, camp, share meals and learn through skill development sessions
