The Catalysts for Community (C4C) program is a capacity building pilot program designed to create a pipeline of trained grant professionals and future nonprofit leaders, while simultaneously increasing the capacity of small nonprofits to apply for and manage grant awards. With this model, we address both nonprofit capacity needs and entry level employment experience needs for students entering the fundraising workforce.
The C4C program provides funding for a paid student intern for four (4) nonprofits located in Northwest Arkansas. The nonprofits and student interns receive tailored grant/fundraising training and a skilled Grant Professionals Association mentor over the course of the 9-month academic year.
The application process for the pilot program in 2023 - 2024 is now closed. Please subscribe to our newsletter and follow our social media to stay up to date with this project.
Mount Sequoyah Center: Mount Sequoyah is a welcoming space to connect with people, land, and spirit. Mount Sequoyah has a long history of serving our community through cultural gatherings and educational retreats since 1922. In 2022, we launched our new ceramic studio and the Fenix Youth Refuge Experience (F.Y.R.E) in partnership with FenixArts, an after-school youth arts program for LGBTQIA+ youth.
Open Avenues: Our mission centers around “opening avenues” of opportunity for people with disabilities by facilitating personal growth and attainment of vocational goals. We do this through prevocational training and job placement through our on-site training center & classroom, community employment, and transportation services.
Ozark Literacy Council: Ozark Literacy Council’s mission is to offer free literacy programs and resources in Northwest Arkansas in order to build a welcoming, inclusive and empowered community. Ozark Literacy Council’s vision is to work to ensure all people possess the literacy and community building skills needed to fully contribute and connect to the world.
Visionairi Foundation: The Visionairi Foundation was established in 2016. We are a tax-exempt organization with a mission of developing and supporting space to uplift, cultivate, and preserve black culture throughout the state of Arkansas and beyond. We work with organizations and institutions in areas of creativity and education, economic development, social justice, health and wellness.
C4C Participating Nonprofits, 2023 - 2024
Contact us at gpaarkansas@gmail.com
