FHLB Dallas’ Partnership Grant Program Provides 5:1 Match of Members’ Donations <\/p>\n
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., August 25, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–Four Arkansas community-based organizations received a combined $42,000 through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas’ (FHLB Dallas) Partnership Grant Program (PGP), part of more than $1.8 million awarded across FHLB Dallas’ five\u2011state region. The Arkansas awards were celebrated today in Little Rock, Arkansas, as FHLB Dallas marked the program’s 30th anniversary. <\/p>\n The grants were awarded in partnership with three FHLB Dallas member institutions: Encore Bank, Southern Bancorp Bank and Relyance Bank. <\/p>\n “The PGP strengthens our members’ impact by providing matching funds that help local organizations do even more,” said Greg Hettrick, senior vice president and director of Community Investment at FHLB Dallas. “We value our relationship with our members, and the PGP helps move that relationship forward in meaningful ways.” <\/p>\n Under the program, FHLB Dallas member institutions contribute $500 to $5,000 to a nonprofit, and FHLB Dallas matches those contributions at a 5:1 ratio to provide up to $25,000 to the organization per member. See PGP<\/a> for more information about the program and how funds may be used. <\/p>\n The following community-based organizations were supported in Arkansas: <\/p>\n Little Rock Member: Southern Bancorp Bank North Little Rock Pine Bluff Springdale See fhlb.com<\/a> for a complete list of the 2026 PGP grant recipients. For more information about the 2026 PGP grants and other FHLB Dallas community investment products and programs, please visit fhlb.com\/community programs<\/a>. <\/p>\n About the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas <\/p>\n The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas is one of 11 district banks in the FHLBank System created by Congress in 1932. FHLB Dallas, with total assets of $107.8 billion as of June 30, 2026, is a member-owned cooperative that supports housing and community development by providing competitively priced loans and other credit products to approximately 780 members and associated institutions in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico and Texas. For more information, visit our website at fhlb.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n View source version on businesswire.com: https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260825349712\/en\/<\/a> <\/p>\n Contacts <\/p>\n
Member: Encore Bank
Organization: Mamas Unidas LR
Total Grant: $3,000 <\/p>\n
Organization: Mamas Unidas LR
Total Grant: $3,000 <\/p>\n
Member: Encore Bank
Organization: Junior Achievement of Arkansas Inc.
Total Grant: $15,000 <\/p>\n
Member: Relyance Bank
Organization: WE Center WE Build
Total Grant: $15,000 <\/p>\n
Member: Encore Bank
Organization: OneCommunity
Total Grant: $6,000 <\/p>\n