[September 21, 2016]

First Community Bank, First National Banking Company, and FHLB Dallas to Award $18,500 Grant to the Community Enrichment Organization

Batesville-area media outlets are encouraged to join representatives from First Community Bank, First National Banking Company, and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) for the presentation of an $18,500 grant to the Community Enrichment Organization (CEO). The event will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at First Community Bank, 1325 Harrison Street, Batesville, Arkansas 72503. CEO will use the Partnership Grant Program (PGP (News - Alert)) award for organizational capacity-building and to help homeless families, including providing transportation to work, classes, and appointments.

Photo and interview opportunities will be available.

The PGP provides grants up to $12,000 to community-based organizations (CBO). The funds may be used for research, organizational capacity-building, grant- and funding-application assistance, or contractual services. Through the PGP, FHLB Dallas matches a member's contribution to a CBO of $500 up to $4,000 at a 3:1 ratio. The grants are offered annually via a lottery system, through FHLB Dallas members. In 2016, FHLB Dallas awarded $225,000 in PGP funds. Combined with the $96,200 contributed by FHLB Dallas' members, a total of $321,200 was awarded to CBOs to help with their operational needs. For more information, visit fhlb.com.

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