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Economic Development Administration Invests $1.4 Million Northwest Arkansas
Growing a Healthy Searcy County Receives $47,000.00 Grant from the Walmart Foundation
Benton County Awarded $185,000.00 from AEDC
City of Marshall Receives $27,950.00 Rural Services Grant for Fire Truck
Yellville Mayor Shawn Lane speaks at the announcement of the DRA investment into the Yellville Rail Spur Project.
City of Eureka Springs receives $220,000.00 from AEDC.
Discover Thorncrown Chapel near Eureka Springs, one of the many wonders of Northwest Arkansas.
Downtown Rogers is a destination retail community with hometown charm.
Christmas in the Ozarks, Trail of Lights in Harrison.
Explore the scenic vistas of the Upper Buffalo River at Hawksbill Crag.
Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on a majestic fall afternoon. Woo Pig Sooie!
Take a float trip on the Buffalo, the nation's first National River.
Explore the lush scenery of Withrow Springs in Madison County.
Tour the historic Ranger Boat Museum in Marion County when you visit the White River.
Relax and enjoy the Ozark Mountain beauty of the 22,000 acre Norfork Lake nestled in scenic Baxter County.

Welcome

NWAEDD is committed to help local governments and citizens a regional forum to identify issues and opportunities; and to provide leadership in planning and implementing programs to improve the quality of life in our District. Learn more about NWAEDD’s board, staff, region, and history.

 

Featured Opportunity

The General Improvement Fund Grant Program is administered by NWAEDD and is funded biennially through the Arkansas General Assembly.  GIF grants are awarded to governmental jurisdictions, primary &secondary schools,  institutions of higher learning, and non-profit organizations for projects that are designed to improve the economic, community, and/or social well-being of the citizens of Northwest  Arkansas. Entities interested in applying for a GIF Grant should complete the application and return the completed application to NWAEDD, P. O. Box 190, Harrison, AR  72602.

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