To develop a collaborative mechanism with the University of Arkansas to help strengthen its university-industry engagement. This industry liaison pilot will help the University of Arkansas and the region's industry engage each other and explore ways of collaboration which is mutually beneficial, spurring regional and statewide economic growth
2020
Home Region
$77,500
Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation
2020
Special Projects
$288,375
Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation
To launch the Northwest Arkansas Arts resource desk in order to provide technical assistance and other support to local arts organizations during the COVID-19 crisis
2020
Home Region
$100,000
Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation
2020
Special Projects
$95,000
Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation
To create and administer a bridge grants fund for small- to mid-sized nonprofit arts and culture organizations in Northwest Arkansas challenged by COVID-19
2020
Home Region
$500,000
Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation
Support for Grit Studios' establishment of a co-working space in Bentonville as the latter continues to provide mentorship and educational events to startups in Northwest Arkansas
2020
Home Region
$350,000
Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation
EngageNWA sponsorship
2020
Home Region
$3,300
Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation
Benchmarking study to examine leading information technology (IT) programs in the U.S. higher education
2020
Home Region
$165,000
Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation
2020
Special Projects
$325,000
Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation
2020
Special Projects
$750,000
Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation
To pilot Get Shift Done in Northwest Arkansas
2020
Home Region
$40,000
Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation
Support for educational programming on investing in startup companies
