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Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation

 
Program
web site
http://www.wrfoundation.org/index.php
Deadlines Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Purpose Through its grants, the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation seeks to seed efforts that improve the quality of life for all Arkansans and promote positive, systemic change. The Foundation uses its resources to build and sustain strong communities by supporting and strengthening the organizations that serve them. All funded projects address one or more of the following program areas:

Education
Enabling all children and adults to fully develop their capacities to improve themselves and to contribute to the educational, cultural, economic, civic, and social vitality of their communities.

Economic Development
Empowering individuals and institutions to improve the standard of living and economic viability of low-income communities.

Economic, Racial, and Social Justice
Engaging institutions and individuals in the struggle for pervasive justice in the lives of all Arkansans and their communities.

Eligibility Tax-exempt, 501(c)(3), nonprofit organizations working to improve the lives of Arkansans are eligible to apply for funding.

Government agencies, schools, colleges, and universities seeking funding that will be specifically earmarked for charitable purposes are all eligible.

Geographic
coverage
Arkansas
Amount of
funding
Grants vary in amount.
Application
process
Organizations are asked to submit a Concept Paper to WRF program staff. The Foundation does not accept proposals. Organizations seeking funding must submit a concept paper, budget, Request Information Form, and evidence of eligibility. Complete application instructions are available online.
 

For more information contact:
Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
225 East Markham Street, Suite 200
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201

phone: 501.376.6854
Fax 501.374.4797
Email: webfeedback@wrfoundation.org

Summaries of funding programs are provided by RAC for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.