Arkansas Community Foundation of Greene County

06/03/2026

Grants opportunity! Deadline July 10th. Greene County- you are in the service area. Take advantage and apply for a grant.

06/02/2026

Leadership is about more than guiding an organization, it’s about building connections, inspiring generosity, and creating opportunities for communities to thrive.

We’re proud to see our CEO, Jessica Ford, featured in Inviting Arkansas! In this thoughtful cover story, Jessica shares her perspective on philanthropy, community impact and how Arkansas Community Foundation is helping build a stronger future for our state.

Read the full story here>> https://invitingarkansas.com/cover/a-bridge-to-the-future/

05/25/2026

Our office will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of . We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26.

Our sincere gratitude goes out to those brave men and women who served our country and paid the ultimate sacrifice.

05/15/2026

05/15/2026

Congratulations to each Greene County Tech graduate!

The clock tower of the Dean B. Ellis Library will be lighted green tonight in honor of Greene County Tech High School students as they celebrate their graduation at First National Bank Arena.

Clear bag policy will be in effect and parking is free. For more details and arena policies, visit fnbarena.com/visit.

05/14/2026

Tax season is over… but the lessons are just beginning.
Now is the perfect time to reflect on your charitable giving while it’s still fresh.

Did you:
✔️ Give cash instead of appreciated assets?
✔️ Miss an opportunity to bundle your gifts?
✔️ Struggle with documentation?

A few simple changes now can make a big difference next year, for both your taxes and your impact. Avoid common regrets and plan smarter: https://www.arcf.org/blog/tax-season-debrief-three-common-regrets/

05/14/2026

One of the easiest ways we can support each other is by simply liking, following and sharing posts on social media. It costs nothing, takes seconds, and helps nonprofits expand their reach and share their mission with more people. 💚💛💚

Nonprofits: Drop your page link in the comments so we can follow you!
Friends & supporters: Share the page of a nonprofit you love in the comments.

Then take a minute to scroll, like, and follow a few new pages. Let’s give these missions a little extra visibility and love.

05/13/2026

A great example of local individuals trusting the Arkansas Community Foundation of Greene County as their choice to establish a lasting legacy endowment for future nursing students. This endowment grants funds annually to the Baptist Paragould Foundation, who selects the scholarship recipient. Congratulations to Lacie!

Congratulations to Paragould High School senior Lacie Mathis on receiving the Paragould Doctors’ Clinic Endowment Scholarship. This annual scholarship is presented by the Baptist Paragould Foundation and goes to a Greene County high school senior.

Lacie plans to attend Black River Technical College and become an RN. She has participated in the Candy Striper and MASH Programs at Baptist Paragould and volunteered her time at Chateau on the Ridge. Congrats Lacie!

05/08/2026

Congratulations to Paragould High School graduating seniors receiving scholarships administered by Arkansas Community Foundation of Greene County. Tracy Brengard and Julie Holmes presented scholarships awarded to the following students: Millie Cooper, Jackson Kuenzel, Lillian Farmer, Samuel Treece, Alexandra Delagarza, Dalen Burroughs, Taylor Gaines, Lila Beach, Dalton Masters, Edwin Chen, Gaylon Craig, Asia’s Pearson, Jacob Allison, John Brawley, Luan Shearer, Makaila Armstrong, and Seth Kaser.

Arkansas Community Foundation of Greene County is pleased to represent our endowment holders, individuals, families, and organizations who see the value of higher education and training who have made an investment through permanent endowments to award scholarships to Greene County students. The Foundation has been entrusted to administer 39 separate student scholarship focused endowments valued at over $5 million dollars. This year the endowments will award approximately $120,000 to graduating students in Greene County Schools to include Greene County Tech High School, Paragould High School, Crowley’s Ridge Academy, Marmaduke High School, and Crowley’s Ridge Christian Home School.

For more information about creating an endowment or applying for scholarships, please visit arcf.org.