The Arkansas-Mississippi Delta is a region ripe with talent. But like so many rural parts of America, its potential is often overlooked. The Walton Family Foundation is committed to supporting the exceptional people building lasting impact here. We’re proud to share the stories of the incredible people changing their communities for the better.

A fellowship with Southern Methodist University is helping make the field of philanthropic evaluation more equitable and inclusive

Naccaman Williams, the foundation’s director of special projects, reflects on the impact Martin Luther King Jr. has had on his life and career

Home Region Program Director Robert Burns sits in conversation with a local leader helping underserved entrepreneurs grow great ideas

Lessons learned from a year of grantmaking to community-based news organizations

The Walton Family Foundation is working in collaboration with communities and leaders throughout the Arkansas-Mississippi Delta to build a lasting impact for its residents. Our new Delta strategy is rooted in community-driven change that removes historical inequities and creates opportunities for people to learn and lead a region brimming with potential.

In the Arkansas-Mississippi Delta, filmmaker Nolan Dean tells stories that empower communities and people whose voices are often unheard

By listening to the people and communities of Northwest Arkansas, we can find solutions that improve regional affordability

North of Green Bay, Wisconsin, local students are gaining the skills and credentials that help their community thrive

A Delta nonprofit is helping overlooked farmers regain control of their land through conservation programs and legal support

Working Credit is helping residents in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, forge a new path to financial security, and even home ownership

Senior Environment Program Officer Morgan Snyder speaks with Navajo Nation member Heather Tanana, who leads the Universal Access to Clean Water for Tribal Communities Project, about the water challenges and opportunities facing tribal nations.

Supporting great ideas in the Delta begins with looking for emerging leaders

Together with USAID and nine other environmental NGOs, Por la Pesca seeks to reduce illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing by up to 30%

A trio of Atlanta HBCUs are leveraging Audubon’s national network for campus and community change

How the Walton Family Foundation supports and advances entrepreneurship in the region