NorthWest Arkansas Community College Awarded $50,000 Grant in Arkansas Community Foundation’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

Bentonville, Arkansas (January 22, 2026) — NorthWest Arkansas Community College has been awarded a $50,000 grant from Arkansas Community Foundation as part of its statewide 50th Anniversary celebration. NWACC President Dr. Dennis Rittle and NWACC Foundation Board President Mat Mozzoni were recognized for the award at the Foundation’s Headquarters in Little Rock.

The Foundation’s 50th Anniversary initiative is distributing more than $1 million in grants across Arkansas, recognizing Legacy Nonprofits with a proven record of statewide impact and Rising Nonprofits driving innovation in local communities. NWACC was one of nine institutions to selected for a Legacy Grant.

“Every grant tells a story of impact,” said Linsley Kinkade, Chief Program Officer for Arkansas Community Foundation. “By combining statewide data with local insight, we’re ensuring that these anniversary investments create lasting value across Arkansas.”

The grant will go towards expanding the Workforce Development initiatives on campus. As NorthWest Arkansas continues to grow, NWACC aims to meet the demands of this growth by aiding in the creation of a specialized and educated workforce. These funds will be crucial in bridging the gap between population needs and individual success. To learn more about our Workforce Development initiatives, check out our website here.

About Arkansas Community Foundation:

For 50 years, Arkansas Community Foundation has helped Arkansans turn local generosity into statewide impact. Since 1976 the Community Foundation has made more than $600 million in grants to support Arkansas communities and manages more than $1 billion in assets. As part of its 50th anniversary year, the Foundation is making transformational statewide grants and ushering in new leadership to guide its long-term vision for impact. Working through 29 local affiliates, the Foundation partners with donors, professional advisors, nonprofits and community leaders to engage people, connect resources and inspire solutions to build stronger Arkansas communities, forever