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Grants funded in the Arts & Culture – 2000
Arts Center of the Ozarks, Springdale, AR
General operating support. ACO offers programs in theatre, visual arts, music and dance.
http://www.artscenteroftheozarks.org |
$25,000 |
Arts Live Theatre, Fayetteville, AR
To produce the play Bang Bang You're Dead with performances in six schools from Benton, Madison and Washington counties. |
$10,128 |
North Arkansas Symphony Society, Fayetteville, AR
For expansion of the Youth Orchestra Program.
http://arkansasusa.com/nwa/symphony |
$25,000 |
Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville, AR
To underwrite arts programs for children.
http://www.waltonartscenter.org |
$60,000 |
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Grants funded in Education – 2000
Beaver Lake Literacy Council, Bentonville, AR
To build the capacity of the council to serve a greater number of residents needing help improving their reading comprehension. |
$20,000 |
Bella Vista Public Library, Bella Vista, AR
Upgrade computer hardware and software. |
$28,761 |
Bentonville Public Library, Bentonville, AR
To purchase Library Solution Integrated software and other hardware and software, to institute a comprehensive library management system. |
$73,425 |
Bentonville Public Schools Library Media Centers, Bentonville, AR
To purchase library materials for the two middle schools and the two junior high schools.
http://www.bentonville.k12.ar.us/web |
$30,000 |
Bentonville Public Schools-Parents Plus/Family Resource Center, Bentonville, AR
To purchase furniture and supplies for the Parent Centers at Apple Glen, Sugar Creek and Thomas Jefferson elementary schools.
http://www.bentonville.k12.ar.us/web/ |
$30,000 |
Bentonville Public Schools-Special Education Department Reading Success for All, Bentonville, AR
For the purchase of reading software and equipment.
http://www.bentonville.k12.ar.us/web/ |
$21,759 |
Bentonville Public Schools-Technology Center, Bentonville, AR
To purchase and install infrared sensors in all ten schools and provide hand-held computers to all principals and assistant principals.
http://www.bentonville.k12.ar.us/web/ |
$44,232 |
Gravette High School The Main Academy, Gravette, AR
To supply the alternative high school with computers and software to facilitate independent learning modules. |
$29,535 |
Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC), Bentonville, AR
To purchase state-of-the-art health and fire safety equipment and training materials for the Allied Health Department.
http://www.nwacc.cc.ar.us |
$81,500 |
Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC), Bentonville, AR
To assist the Paso-a-Paso (Step-by-Step) Program designed to increase the educational achievement and career potential of high school students from non-English speaking families.
http://www.nwacc.cc.ar.us |
$42,775 |
Northwest Technical Institute-Nursing Recruiting/Retention Program, Springdale, AR
To purchase interactive instructional materials for the nursing program. |
$29,342 |
Ozark Literacy Council, Fayetteville, AR
To support the costs associated with the organization's small group literacy initiative. |
$30,000 |
Ozark Natural Science Center, Huntsville, AR
To provide tuition assistance allowing a greater number of school children to have access to the organization's program and services.
http://onsc.uark.edu/ |
$52,525 |
Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Benton County, Bentonville, AR
$20,000 for general operating support and $50,000 for scholarship support.
http://www.aspsf.org |
$70,000 |
Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Washington County, Springdale, AR
$46,850 for general operating support and $23,150 for scholarship support.
http://www.aspsf.org |
$70,000 |
Spavinaw Literacy Council, Gravette, AR
To assist the organization in refurbishing a new literacy learning center. |
$15,000 |
Springdale School District Expanding Technology, Springdale, AR
To completely upgrade the District's instructional use of computers. |
$113,386 |
Springdale School District, Springdale, AR
To renovate and furnish a space to be used as an intake and education center for non-English speaking children and families. |
$25,000 |
Springdale School District - Central Junior High School, Springdale, AR
To establish mini-labs in English as a Second Language, Resource and English classrooms to offer technology-based learning opportunities. |
$54,200 |
Springdale School District - Junior High Schools, Springdale, AR
To purchase interior and exterior video surveillance equipment to improve student safety for Central and Southwest Junior High Schools. |
$129,990 |
Springdale School District - Springdale High School Video Surveillance, Springdale, AR
To purchase an interior and exterior video surveillance system to ensure the safety of students. |
$129,720 |
Springdale School District - Springdale High School - Alternative Education Program, Springdale, AR
To purchase computer hardware and software for the Alternative Education Program. |
$42,100 |
University of Arkansas - Research & Sponsored Programs School-Based Neurofeedback Intervention Project, Fayetteville, AR
To provide electroencephalograph biofeedback training to students with ADD/ADHD at Elmdale Elementary School in Springdale.
http://www.uark.edu |
$48,451 |
Washington County Library System, Fayetteville, AR
To provide funds for the purchase of database subscriptions.
http://www.wcls.lib.ar.us |
$20,000 |
Watch D.O.G.S. Across America, Springdale, AR
To establish the "Fathers as Volunteers" program in schools in Benton and Washington counties.
http://www.watchdogsacrossamerica.com |
$50,000 |
Will Hall, Inc., Fayetteville, AR
To support the costs for publishing and distribution of children's books in English and Spanish. |
$6,348 |
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Grants funded in Health – 2000
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association, Fort Smith, AR
To provide $20,000 for respite care stipends for patients in northwest Arkansas, and $5,000 for general operating support of the Bella Vista office.
http://www.alz.org/ |
$25,000 |
American Lung Association of AR, Little Rock, AR
To implement the "Open Airways for Schools" and "Asthma In-Service" programs in 23 elementary schools in Benton and Washington Counties.
http://www.lungark.org |
$6,353 |
Arkansas Support Network-Bentonville, Bentonville, AR
Direct cash stipends to families needing assistance with costs associated with providing for a child with disabilities living at home.
http://www.supports.org/ |
$26,000 |
Arthritis Foundation, AR Chapter Technological Education for Arthritis, Little Rock, AR
To support the Arthritis Foundation's northwest Arkansas outreach efforts by providing funds to purchase two pc/video projectors.
http://www.arthritis.org/ |
$10,000 |
Bentonville Public Schools-Health Services, Bentonville, AR
To hire five registered nurses, including benefits, and purchase necessary medical equipment to support each position.
http://www.bentonville.k12.ar.us/web/ |
$125,365 |
Children's Safety Center, Springdale, AR
General operating support to provide services to children who are suspected of being victims of sexual abuse. |
$25,000 |
Circle of Life Hospice, Springdale, AR
Startup costs for services to patients and families facing terminal illnesses in Washington, Benton and Madison Counties.
http://www.hospiceweb.com/states/arkansas/circle/circle.htm |
$75,000 |
Community Clinic (St. Francis House), Springdale, AR
General support for medical and dental services. |
$75,000 |
Decision Point, Springdale, AR
General operating expenses for the substance abuse treatment center. |
$75,000 |
Economic Opportunity Agency - Children's House, Fayetteville, AR
To provide for the organization's general operating expenses. |
$35,000 |
Har-Ber School of Nursing, Springdale, AR
To purchasing teaching aids and computers for classrooms.
http://www.state.ar.us/nurse |
$16,940 |
Northwest Arkansas Crisis Intervention Center Touching Home, Springdale, AR
To support the launch of the Touching Home Program of daily checking on homebound individuals.
http://www.nwacrisiscenter.com |
$25,000 |
Ozark Guidance Center Assertive Community Treatment, Springdale, AR
To support the start-up costs of the Assertive Community Treatment program.
http://www.ozarkguidance.org |
$48,635 |
Project for Victims of Family Violence, Inc., Fayetteville, AR
To provide $30,000 to assist the Project for Victims of Family Violence in meeting its operations costs. In addition, we are providing a challenge grant of $60,500 to be matched by local fundraising to support the building of the new emergency shelter. |
$90,500 |
RAIN Arkansas, Inc. (Regional AIDS Interfaith Network), Springdale, AR
To provide $6,350 to support the organization's HIV/AIDS educational programs; $7,000 to provide emergency assistance to people with AIDS and $14,680 for general operating support.
http://www.coin.org/community/soc-services/RAIN/ri1.html |
$28,030 |
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
To fund the implementation of the "Keep a Clear Mind Drug Education" program in the Bentonville and Springdale schools.
http://www.uark.edu |
$47,075 |
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
To fund the implementation of a community-wide osteoporosis screening, education and referral project for women aged 40 years and older.
http://www.uark.edu |
$69,665$ |
University of Arkansas for Medical Science - Area Health Education Center, Springdale, AR
To fund the start-up costs of a maternal infant patient education and home visitation program.
http://www.uams.edu/medcenter |
$72,775 |
Washington County HIV Clinic, Fayetteville, AR
General operating support to provide comprehensive care for HIV patients and HIV prevention education. |
$42,000 |
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Grants funded in Human Services – 2000
Abilities Unlimited of NW AR, Inc., Fayetteville, AR
For construction of a handicap-accessible bathroom and an access ramp for the building. The program provides training and employment opportunities for adults with disabilities.
http://www.abilitiesunlimitednwa.com |
$35,000 |
Adult Development Center of Benton County, Inc., Rogers, AR
General operating support for the program to provide care and education to disabled adults. |
$35,000 |
Avoca Fire Department, Avoca, AR
To purchase equipment for a fast-response fire/rescue boat and build a secure dock for the boat. |
$16,850 |
Bella Vista Sheriff's Office Operation Good Morning, Bella Vista, AR
To purchase a computer and software for Operation Good Morning, a daily telephone call to elderly residents.
http://www.cji.net/BVSO |
$11,000 |
Bella Vista Village Courtesy Transportation Service, Bella Vista, AR
To purchase a handicapped-accessible van and provide free transportation services to seniors. |
$35,280 |
Benton County Domestic Violence Program (City of Little Flock), Little Flock, AR
General operating support for a countywide program to coordinate domestic violence interventions. |
$68,820 |
Benton County Juvenile Detention Center, Bentonville, AR
To employ a full-time social worker at the newly opened youth rehabilitative detention center |
$45,600 |
Benton County Prosecutor's Office Child Abuse Prosecutor, Bentonville, AR
For a specialized prosecutor whose caseload will be comprised of sexual and priority-one child abuse cases.
http://www.co.benton.ar.us/ |
$60,000 |
Benton County Women's Shelter, Bentonville, AR
To fund an art therapy program and volunteer coordinator position to serve women and their children who are victims of domestic violence. |
$16,640 |
Bentonville Public Schools Building Bridges Infant/Toddler Center, Bentonville, AR
To purchase equipment for the daycare facility in the new high school.
http://www.bentonville.k12.ar.us/web/ |
$30,000 |
Bentonville/Bella Vista Trailblazers Association, Inc., Bella Vista, AR
To assist in the cost of construction of a two mile hiking and biking path around Lake Bella Vista. |
$55,000 |
Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas, Springdale, AR
To assist in launching their "Bigs in Schools" program providing a caring adult in the lives of children during the school day.
http://www.bbbsa.org |
$24,000 |
Boys/Girls Club of Bentonville / Bella Vista, Bentonville, AR
To purchase a 12-passenger van to support the Exploring Northwest Arkansas program.
http://www.bgca.org |
$26,500 |
Boys/Girls Club of Siloam Springs, Siloam Springs, AR
For operating expenses related to expanding their five core programs.
http://www.bgca.org |
$25,000 |
Community Development Corp of Bentonville/Bella Vista Havenwood, Bentonville, AR
Supports group and individual counseling; facility maintenance for 15 apartments, the building of a deck and a special activity program. |
$15,000 |
Council on Aging-Meals on Wheels Elderly Service Nutrition Program (ESNP), Fayetteville, AR
$100,000 to complete the $2.5 million capital campaign for a new administrative office and kitchen facility, and $35,000 matching fund to establish an annual appeal.
http://www.projectmeal.org/ |
$135,000 |
Court Appointed Special Advocates (C.A.S.A.), Springdale, AR
To provide for the organization's general operating expenses.
http://www.ar.ncasaa.org |
$40,000 |
Habitat for Humanity of Benton County, Bentonville, AR
To assist in the cost of building the office/warehouse complex and $10,000 for general operating support.
http://www.habitat.org |
$35,000 |
Habitat for Humanity-Springdale, Springdale, AR
To assist with the organization's general operating support.
http://www.habitat.org |
$20,000 |
Harvey & Bernice Jones Center for Families, Springdale, AR
General operating support to provide recreational, educational, and health programs.
http://www.jonesnet.org |
$500,000 |
Head Start of Washington County (Economic Opportunity Agency), Fayetteville, AR
To support the Family Focus project which will involve and assist up to 380 Head Start children and their families in achieving a common goal. |
$4,820 |
Helen R. Walton Children's Center, Bentonville, AR
General operating support of the daycare program. |
$25,000 |
Helping Hands, Inc., Bentonville, AR
$5,000 to conduct an audit of the financial operations; $50,000 to provide assistance with medical bills and prescription drugs for indigent families and the elderly. |
$55,000 |
KIDCARE, Springdale, AR
For a five-month pilot program targeted at high-risk third through fifth graders at Harvey Jones Elementary School in Springdale. |
$33,972 |
Lifestyles, Inc., Fayetteville, AR
To purchase a van with a wheelchair lift to provide transportation to people with developmental disabilities. |
$40,000 |
Mother to Mother Ministry of NWA, Bentonville, AR
To assist with the organization's general operating expenses. Mother-to-Mother offers one-on-one mentoring, support, and advocacy to underserved mothers and their dependent children. |
$15,000 |
NOARK Girl Scout Council Girl Scouting in the School, Springdale, AR
To establish a Girl Scouting in the Schools program in low-income and rural areas of Benton and Washington counties.
http://jkor.com/vbc/services/girlscouts/ |
$9,000 |
Northwest Arkansas Child Care Resource & Referral Center, Springdale, AR
To assist NW AR Child Care Resource & Referral Center in expanding its programs and to provide a $5,000 incentive for childcare agencies to pursue accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. |
$35,000 |
Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter, Bentonville, AR
To begin an independent living program for teenage women.
http://www.nwacs.com |
$32,600 |
OHC - Senior Services Program, Bentonville, AR
To purchase a truck and van for delivery of hot meals to the frail and elderly in Bentonville and Rogers.
http://www.ohc.org |
$51,669 |
OHC - Sick Child Program, Rogers, AR
To assist the organization in meeting its operating costs. |
$25,000 |
Our Farm, Inc., Rogers, AR
To support counseling services at the youth residential treatment homes in Rogers. |
$9,080 |
Ozark Food Bank, Bethel Heights, AR
To assist the organization in purchasing a cooler for storing fresh produce and to provide an allowance to purchase food. |
$20,000 |
Ozark Legal Services, Fayetteville, AR
To upgrade the administrative capabilities of the Fayetteville office in order to better serve the civil legal matters of low income people in northwest Arkansas.
http://www.ag.state.ar.us/consumer/legalsrv.html |
$17,298 |
Restoration Center, Inc., Springdale, AR
General operating expenses for the pantry which provides food and emergency assistance to individuals and agencies in northwest Arkansas. |
$20,000 |
Restoration Ministries-Children's Advocacy Center, Rogers, AR
$25,000 for the purchase of a colposcope and $25,000 for general operating support.
http://www.rogersark.net/restore/CAC.htm |
$50,000 |
Richardson Center, Inc., Fayetteville, AR
To purchase a 12-passenger van to provide transportation for clients with developmental disabilities. |
$47,875 |
Salvation Army, Springdale, AR
Renovation of kitchen and purchase of cooking equipment to begin a mass feeding program.
http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/findfol/finder.htm |
$49,100 |
Springdale Christian Church Cup Ministry, Springdale, AR
To purchase and install a walk-in freezer/cooler to improve the variety of food offered through the pantry. |
$30,360 |
Springdale Fire Department Fire Safety House, Springdale, AR
To purchase a Fire Safety House, a mobile classroom to be used to teach fire safety and emergency preparedness.
http://www.springdale.org/depart/fire/ |
$25,000 |
Starpoint, Inc., Bentonville, AR
$5,000 to fund GED and computer training classes; $10,000 to support the retail training program; and $10,000 for general operating costs. |
$25,000 |
Village House, Inc., Bella Vista, AR
To build a secure outdoor area and provide art therapy services as part of the adult daycare program. |
$15,000 |
Youth Bridge, Inc., Fayetteville, AR
General operating support for the new Youth Counseling Center in Centerton. |
$32,600 |
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Grants funded in the Public & Society Benefit – 2000
Botanical Garden Society of the Ozarks, Inc., Fayetteville, AR
To complete the master planning process for the proposed botanical garden.
http://www.bgso.org |
$64,000 |
Community Resource Group - Ozark Transit Authority, Fayetteville, AR
To provide the 20% local match for federal funds to purchase three buses and a van for transportation programs in Benton, Carroll, Madison and Washington counties.
http://www.crg.org |
$39,820 |
National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ), Springdale, AR
To support the expansion of the organization's programs to promote understanding and respect among all religions, races and cultures.
http://www.nccj.org |
$35,700 |
OHC - Multicultural Center of NWA, Rogers, AR
To assist the organization in meeting its operating costs.
http://www.ohc.org/MC30.htm |
$35,000 |
Springdale Police Department Mobile Data Computers, Springdale, AR
To provide funds to purchase Mobile Data computer system equipment for 15 of the agency's patrol cars.
http://www.springdale.org/depart/police/police.htm |
$77,203 |
Washington County Search and Rescue/Dive Team, Fayetteville, AR
To purchase communication equipment and an emergency response vehicle to be used as a mobile command and first aid station.
http://www.co.washington.ar.us/ |
$25,425 |
Westark Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, Springdale, AR
Matching grant to initiate the Learning for Life" program and begin outreach to the Hispanic community in northwest Arkansas." |
$20,000 |
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