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McGehee nonprofits get grants from Community Foundation

Two McGehee nonprofit groups were recently awarded grants from the Delta Area Community Foundation (DACF), an affiliate of the Arkansas Community Foundation (ACF). According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, the Boys and Girls Club of McGehee received $3,200 to buy five Chromebooks and other supplies... Read More.
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City Council at Star City accepts grants

By Ray King During their last meeting, the City Council of Star City accepted grant money to help pay for a new mosquito fogging machine and to replace the air conditioner at the Civic Center. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, the council approved a resolution... Read More.

UAMS gets grants for COVID-19 testing

LITTLE ROCK — Two grants totaling $210,848 from the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas will significantly boost the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and slow the spread of infection. The grants are part of... Read More.
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Requests for Arkansas virus business grants reach $147M

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — More than $147 million in requests were submitted for Arkansas grants intended to help businesses comply with new coronavirus safety rules, officials said Thursday, nearly three times the amount set aside for the program. The Arkansas Economic Development Commission said... Read More.

State Education Board Grants Hearing for Lighthouse Academy

The Arkansas Board of Education has agreed to hold a February hearing to decide if Pine Bluff Lighthouse Academy’s charter should be renewed or allowed to expire in June. The Arkansas Charter Authorizing Panel agreed in December to deny renewing a state charter for the... Read More.
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Downtown Grants to Provide Shade Structure at Barraque Plaza

Pine Bluff Downtown Development, Inc. will use funds from two grants for a shade structure over the picnic tables at Barraque Plaza at the corner of Barraque and Pine Streets, according to a Downtown Development newsletter. Downtown Development recently received a $15,000 Downtown Revitalization Grant... Read More.