Women's Foundation of Arkansas

2027 Girls of Promise Conference

Applications are open for the 2027 Girls of Promise Conference! This FREE conference for 8th-grade girls introduces students to career paths and opportunities in STEAM. Through hands-on breakout sessions, engaging speakers, and connections with women mentors excelling in their fields, attendees will explore a variety of STEAM careers, develop new skills, and discover what’s possible for their futures. Applications are open through January 31, 2027. Apply today

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Olivia Farrell Impact Award

Applications for the 2027 Olivia Farrell Impact Award are open! Named after one of WFA's founders, the award is recognizes companies that demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing women and have made significant strides in building inclusive workplaces. Applications are open through October 31. APPLY NOW!

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Tjuana Byrd Internship Program

Applications for the Tjuana Byrd Internship Program are OPEN! Designed for college-aged women pursuing STEAM degrees at Arkansas colleges and universities, the Tjuana Byrd Internship Program connects participants with leading STEAM employers across Central Arkansas for valuable, hands-on experience. This paid opportunity helps rising juniors, seniors, and recent graduates build skills, grow their networks, and explore career pathways in STEAM.

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Meet Cohort 7!

We are excited to announce the seventh cohort of the Women’s Economic Mobility Hub! The 15 women represent 12 cities and work in a wide range of industries, from a mobile dessert business and merchandise branding to architecture and holistic wellness. Their businesses reflect the diversity, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit that drive Arkansas's economy.

Meet the Women Business Owners!

"You Learn As You Go"

In partnership with long-time supporter, Stone Bank, the Women's Foundation of Arkansas has released a newly commissioned research report examining the economic realities for women in rural Arkansas, "You Learn As You Go": Economic Risk & Reality for Women in Rural Arkansas. This study was commissioned to better understand how women in Arkansas make financial decisions and the support they need from financial institutions, their communities, and one another.

Read the full report here!

Holding It All Together: Working Moms and Child Care in Arkansas

The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas (WFA), with support from Ingeborg Initiatives, has released “Holding It All Together: Working Moms and Childcare in Arkansas,” a research report examining how childcare costs, workplace flexibility and paid leave are shaping workforce participation and economic stability for families across the state.

Learn More about the report here!