Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce

Morrilton, AR · 348 members

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Opportunities

21 open for members · 7 for the chamber

For membersFor the chamber

Market accessAR · statewide

Arkansas Tourism Cooperative Marketing Program

Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism

Arkansas Tourism’s 2026-2027 co-op program lets destinations, attractions and tourism businesses buy into state-led digital, storytelling, social and website advertising with matching funds, including placements in Arkansas and the Dallas/Fort Worth market. Some premium programs require an application; inventory and matching funds go to partners who plan early.

Amount: More opportunities and matching funds than ever before.
When: Open now

Match required

Who can apply

The 2026-2027 Arkansas Tourism Cooperative Marketing Program is now available, offering new opportunities to help destinations, attractions and tourism businesses extend their marketing reach through strategic and collaborative efforts.

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SBA disaster loanAR · disaster area

SBA Offers Relief to Arkansas Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought (AR-20038)

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

Small businesses and private nonprofits in the declared counties with economic losses from drought beginning Nov. 1, 2025 can apply for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (up to $2 million; agricultural producers, farmers and ranchers are not eligible except aquaculture). Economic injury applications are due December 7, 2026; covered counties include Texas: Bowie.

Amount: The loan amount can be up to $2 million with interest rates as low as 4% for small businesses and 3.625% for PNPs with terms up to 30 years.
When: Apply by Dec 7

Ag-related

Who can apply

Under this declaration, SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries, and PNPs — including faith‑based organizations — with financial losses directly related to the disaster. The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for small aquaculture enterprises.

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TrainingNational

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses – business education program

Goldman Sachs Foundation (10,000 Small Businesses)

Business education program for established small business owners, run in local in-person cohorts and a national online cohort. Applicants should be an owner or co-owner of a business operating at least two years, with revenue of $75,000 or more in one of the past two fiscal years and at least two employees including the owner. Applications are due about three months before a cohort starts: apply by October 2026 for the February–May 2027 national cohort.

When: Open now

Who can apply

Does your business have revenue of $75K or more in one of the past two fiscal years?

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GrantNational

R4R Mitigation Grant – $5,000 for pre-disaster projects (Fall 2026)

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

New for fall 2026: small businesses that take a 15–30 minute disaster resilience course on Verizon's Small Business Digital Ready platform between September 29 and November 15 become eligible to apply for a $5,000 grant for a pre-disaster mitigation project at their business.

Amount: a $5,000 Mitigation Grant supporting pre-disaster mitigation projects at your business
When: Apply by Nov 15

Who can apply

Between September 29 and November 15, take a 15-30 minute small business disaster resilience course on Verizon's Small Business Digital Ready platform to become eligible to apply for a $5,000 Mitigation Grant supporting pre-disaster mitigation projects at your business.

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GrantNational

Walmart Spark Good Local Grants

Walmart

Walmart stores, Sam's Clubs and distribution centers give local grants of $250 to $5,000 to 501(c)(3) charities, schools, government entities and faith-based community projects in their service area. The current cycle runs August 1 to November 30; chambers (501(c)(6)) are not eligible.

Amount: Grant amounts range from $250 to $5,000.
When: Apply by Nov 30

Who can apply

Eligible entities must be a: 501(c)(3) public charity: [...] Government entity (non-501(c)(3)): [...] School: [...] Church or other faith-based organization with a proposed project that benefits the community at large [...] Note: Non-charities, including but not limited to organizations such as 501(c)(4)s, (c)(6)s, and (c)(19)s like homeowner’s associations, civic leagues, or volunteer fire companies, are not eligible.

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AcceleratorNational

Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program

Tory Burch Foundation

The Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program is a year-long fellowship for women-owned businesses with at least $75,000 in annual revenue, including a $2,000 education grant. Applications for the 2027 cohort are open September 22 to November 17, 2026, and applying is free.

Amount: $2,000 education grant (FAQ)
When: Apply by Nov 17

Majority (51% or more) owned and controlled by womenA woman entrepreneur who owns the largest or equally largest stake in a qualifying business

Who can apply

For profit, from any industry; Majority (51% or more) owned and controlled by women; Generating minimum of $75,000 annually. There is no maximum revenue requirement.; Formed under United States law and operating in the United States

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GrantNational

HerRise MicroGrant

HerSuiteSpot

HerSuiteSpot's HerRise MicroGrant funds women-owned US businesses with under $1 million in revenue; each month's applications close on the last day of the month. There is a $15 application fee.

When: Open now

Contest$15 feeWomen-owned business

Who can apply

Women-owned business; Businesses currently registered in the US; Less than $1 million in gross revenue; Non-profits, franchise, direct seller, authorized reseller or independent consultant not eligible

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GrantNational

Amber Grants

WomensNet

WomensNet awards three $10,000 Amber Grants to women-owned businesses every month, and three $50,000 grants at year end. Each month's entry period ends on the last day of the month; there is a $15 application fee with a fee waiver on request.

Amount: Each month, three (3) $10,000 Amber Grants will be awarded. [...] three (3) of the monthly winners will receive an additional $50,000 Year-End Grant.
When: Open now

Contest$15 feewomen (18 years or older) who own at least 50% of a business

Who can apply

Open to women (18 years or older) who own at least 50% of a business based in the United States or Canada. Eligible businesses include pre-revenue ventures, idea-stage startups, and revenue-generating nonprofit organizations. Nonprofits whose primary activity is charitable giving are not eligible.

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GrantNational

Galaxy Grants

Hidden Star

Hidden Star's Galaxy Grant awards $2,500 and is free to apply. The current deadline is October 31, 2026, with winners announced the following week.

Amount: $2,500 Galaxy Grant – FREE to Apply!
When: Apply by Oct 31

Contestsupporting women & minority business owners

Who can apply

Each of these contests will be separate and are open only to persons over 18 years of age and who has set up any free or paid Galaxy of Stars membership account prior to or concurrent with entering or participating in the contest.

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GrantNational

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready $10,000 national grant

Verizon

Verizon and LISC select 10 small businesses each month from June through December 2026 for $10,000 grants. Owners unlock the one-time application by completing two free Digital Ready courses or events in 2026.

Amount: 10 small businesses will be selected for grants each month [...] $10,000 grants
When: Open now

Random drawingContest

Who can apply

Owners of for-profit small businesses based in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands who are 18 or older may apply. Owners of multiple businesses may apply for one business only.

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GrantAR · statewide

Arkansas Arts Council Arts on Tour Grant

Arkansas Arts Council

Arkansas Arts Council reimbursement of up to 40% (or up to $2,000) of the cost for a nonprofit - including festivals, libraries, schools and churches - to hire a professional artist from the Arts on Tour Artist Roster. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Amount: This grant reimburses nonprofit organizations for up to 40 percent (or up to $2,000) of the cost to hire a professional artist.
When: Rolling, apply any time

Nonprofits onlyMatch required

Who can apply

Nonprofit organizations, including schools, libraries, festivals and churches, can apply for these grants.

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GrantNational

NASE Growth Grants

National Association for the Self-Employed

NASE gives members grants of up to $4,000 for specific business needs such as marketing, hiring or equipment. Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed quarterly; NASE membership is required.

Amount: Apply for a business development grant from the NASE worth up to $4,000!
When: Rolling, apply any time

Membership required

Who can apply

To be eligible, the applicant must be a member in good standing at the time of application and must maintain such good standing continuously through the date on which the award is conferred.

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GrantNational

Freed Fellowship Grant

Freed Fellowship LLC

Freed Fellowship picks one US small business owner each month for a $500 grant, and Fellows are considered for a $2,500 year-end grant. Applications are rolling and cost $19.

Amount: Each month we select one Freed Fellow as the recipient of a $500 no-strings-attached grant. Fellows are then considered for our $2,500 year-end grant.
When: Rolling, apply any time

Contest$19 fee

Who can apply

Any micro or small business owner in the US is eligible. We especially encourage women, minorities and others considered underrepresented or overlooked to apply.

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AcceleratorNational

Cultivate Small Business

Santander US

Santander's free Cultivate Small Business program gives early-stage food businesses a 12-week curriculum, mentorship and capital grants. Applications for the spring cohort are accepted November through January.

Amount: capital grants
When: Opens in November

Who can apply

In operation for at least one year; Are working full time in the business and have fewer than 10 total full-time equivalent employees; Revenues between $25,000 and $1,000,000 in the last calendar year; Located in the United States

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LoanAR · statewide

Ascendus Business Term Loan

Ascendus

Ascendus, a nonprofit CDFI lender, offers small business term loans of up to $100,000 to owners who need money to grow their business, available to businesses nationwide except in Vermont.

Amount: For small business owners who need money to grow their business, Ascendus offers loans up to $100,000.
When: Rolling, apply any time

Who can apply

For small business owners who need money to grow their business, Ascendus offers loans up to $100,000. Qualified businesses will be located nationwide, except in Vermont.

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LoanAR · statewide

Accion Opportunity Fund Small Business Term Loan

Accion Opportunity Fund

Accion Opportunity Fund, a national nonprofit CDFI, offers small business term loans up to $250,000 with repayment terms up to 36 months for businesses with at least 2 years in business and $300,000+ in annual sales.

Amount: Loans up to $250k
When: Rolling, apply any time

Who can apply

Must be at least 18 years or older Minimum 2 years in business $300,000+ in annual sales 20% ownership of business All shareholders must be either a US citizen or permanent resident

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0% loanAR · statewide

Kiva U.S. 0% interest loans

Kiva

Kiva U.S. offers crowdfunded 0% interest loans of $1,000 to $15,000 for U.S. small business owners, with no fees, no collateral and no minimum credit score. Borrowers first invite friends, family and others to lend during a private fundraising period, then crowdfund publicly on Kiva; businesses in Nevada and North Dakota are not accepted.

Amount: you can qualify for a no-interest, no-fee, and no-collateral loan between $1,000-$15,000.
When: Rolling, apply any time

Who can apply

Your business must be registered within the United States, and you must physically reside in the United States, in order to be eligible for a Kiva U.S. loan.

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Technical assistanceAR · statewide

Arkansas SBTDC — no-cost business advising

Arkansas SBTDC

The Arkansas SBTDC works with all types of for-profit businesses, from home-based to high-tech, offering one-to-one confidential consulting and market research at no charge plus affordable training events.

When: Rolling, apply any time

Who can apply

Through our offices around the state, the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center works with all types of for-profit businesses, from home-based to high-tech.

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Disaster helpNational

Small Business Readiness for Resiliency (R4R) – $5,000 disaster recovery grant

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Small businesses with 500 or fewer employees register in advance by completing a free five-minute preparedness checklist; if their county later comes under a state emergency or disaster declaration and they have at least $5,000 in uncovered losses, they can apply for a $5,000 recovery grant. Nonprofits are not funded.

Amount: Selected businesses receive $5,000 and must document at least $5,000 in disaster-related losses.
When: Rolling, apply any time

Who can apply

500 employees or fewer Complete the free checklist (5 minutes) Located in the U.S. or territories (includes Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, etc.)

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Technical assistanceNational

SCORE — free business mentoring

SCORE

SCORE offers free, confidential mentoring, for the life of your business, to any aspiring or established owner of a U.S.-based business, in all industries and stages; nonprofits are also served. Enter your ZIP code on the page to be matched with a mentor.

When: Rolling, apply any time

Who can apply

SCORE mentoring is a free service offered to any aspiring or established owners of a U.S.-based business.

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Technical assistanceNational

APEX Accelerators — no-cost government contracting help

Department of War Office of Small Business Programs (APEX Accelerators)

APEX Accelerators (the program formerly known as the Procurement Technical Assistance Program), supported by the Department of War's Office of Small Business Programs, offer no-cost guidance and one-on-one help for businesses entering or growing in federal, state and local government contracting, through more than 300 offices nationwide. Use the service-area locator to find your local office.

When: Rolling, apply any time

Who can apply

The APEX Accelerators program provides the education and training to ensure that all businesses become capable of participating in federal, state, and local government contracts.

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LoanNational

LiftFund Small Business Loans

LiftFund, Inc.

LiftFund, a nonprofit CDFI, makes small business loans for working capital, equipment, inventory, leasehold improvements, vehicles and commercial real estate to startups and existing businesses, including owners with limited credit, collateral or experience.

Amount: financing options can range from $500 to $1 Million
When: Rolling, apply any time

Fee

Who can apply

Whether you have limited credit, collateral or experience, we’ll work with you to find funding that allows you to build your credit and improve your finances. LiftFund offers small business loans to entrepreneurs nationwide.

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For Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce

Grants and programs the chamber itself can apply for.

GrantAR · statewide

Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC) — Region 4 operator

U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)

USDOT will award one cooperative agreement of $250,143.33 to a nonprofit organization that will establish and operate the Region 4 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center, which helps small businesses in Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska and Tennessee compete for transportation contracts. Chambers of commerce, trade associations, community-based organizations and colleges with transportation-contracting expertise and an office in the region can apply on Grants.gov by 11:59 PM EST on October 31, 2026. A 15% cost share is required.

Amount: The total funding to be awarded across the six regions is $2.3 million. Region 4 will be awarded $250,143.33.
When: Apply by Oct 31

Match required

Who can apply

To be eligible for this Cooperative Agreement, an applicant must be an established nonprofit, community-based organization, transportation-related trade association, chamber of commerce, college or university, community college, faith-based institution; Historically Black College or Universities (HBCUs), or any other transportation-related nonprofit organization that has the documented experience and capacity necessary to operate and administer a coordinated delivery system that prepares small businesses to compete for transportation-related contracts.

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Market accessAR · statewide

Arkansas Tourism Cooperative Marketing Program

Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism

Amount: More opportunities and matching funds than ever before.
When: Open now

Match required

Who can apply

The 2026-2027 Arkansas Tourism Cooperative Marketing Program is now available, offering new opportunities to help destinations, attractions and tourism businesses extend their marketing reach through strategic and collaborative efforts.

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Official pageVerified Oct 12

GrantAR · statewide

Arkansas Arts Council Arts on Tour Grant

Arkansas Arts Council

Amount: This grant reimburses nonprofit organizations for up to 40 percent (or up to $2,000) of the cost to hire a professional artist.
When: Rolling, apply any time

Nonprofits onlyMatch required

Who can apply

Nonprofit organizations, including schools, libraries, festivals and churches, can apply for these grants.

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GrantAR · statewide

EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance — Austin Regional Office (FY 2021–2023 NOFO)

U.S. Economic Development Administration

EDA grants for economic development planning and local technical assistance (such as feasibility studies, impact analyses, disaster resiliency plans and project planning) in economically distressed areas, handled by EDA's Austin Regional Office. Award ceiling $300,000; cost share required; applications accepted on a continuing basis through EDA's EDGE portal.

Amount: Grants.gov: Award Ceiling $300,000; Award Floor $0
When: Rolling, apply any time

Match required

Who can apply

Pursuant to section 3 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. § 3122) (PWEDA) and EDA’s regulation at 13 C.F.R. § 300.3, the following types of entities are eligible to receive funding assistance from EDA: 1. District Organizations (as defined in 13 C.F.R. § 300.3); 2. Indian Tribes or a consortium of Indian Tribes; 3. States, cities, or other political subdivisions of a State, including a special purpose unit of a State or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions; 4. Institutions of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; or 5. Public or private non-profit organizations or associations acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State.

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GrantNational

EDA Disaster Supplemental (FY 2023 NOFO)

U.S. Economic Development Administration

EDA grants for long-term economic recovery projects in areas with a Presidential major disaster declaration for natural disasters in calendar years 2021 and 2022. Award ceiling $30,000,000; cost share required; applications accepted on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted or the NOFO is replaced or canceled.

Amount: Grants.gov: Award Ceiling $30,000,000; Award Floor $0; Estimated Total Program Funding $483,000,000
When: Rolling, apply any time

Match required

Who can apply

District Organization; Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes; State, county, city, or other political subdivision of a State, including a special purpose unit of a State or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions; Institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; or Public or private non-profit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State. The project of an eligible applicant must be able to meet area eligibility requirements to be considered for funding under this Disaster Supplemental NOFO. Such eligibility is predicated upon the project being located in or primarily serving one or more communities impacted by Hurricanes Ian and Fiona, and of wildfires, flooding, and other natural disasters occurring in calendar years 2021 and 2022. More specifically, consistent with 13 C.F.R. parts 301 and 307, EDA will determine area eligibility pursuant to the applicable Federal disaster declaration under the Stafford Act, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) designation of areas as eligible for public assistance or individual assistance due to the declared disasters listed on FEMA’s website (www.fema.gov/disaster/). For construction projects (including design and engineering), the project must be located within an eligible county. For non-construction projects, the project’s scope of work must primarily benefit eligible counties, and stakeholders representing those eligible counties must be directly engaged in the project.

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GrantNational

EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance (FY 2025 PWEAA NOFO)

U.S. Economic Development Administration

EDA grants for public works infrastructure and economic adjustment projects that support economic development in distressed communities and regions. Awards from $100,000 up to $30,000,000; cost share required; applications accepted on an ongoing basis through EDA's EDGE portal.

Amount: Grants.gov: Award Ceiling $30,000,000; Award Floor $100,000
When: Rolling, apply any time

Match required

Who can apply

Pursuant to Section 3(4) of PWEDA (42 U.S.C. § 3122(4)(a)) and 13 C.F.R. § 300.3 (Eligible Recipient), eligible applicants for EDA financial assistance under the Public Works and EAA programs include a(n): (i) District Organization of an EDA-designated Economic Development District; (ii) Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes; (iii) State, county, city, or other political subdivision of a State, including a special purpose unit of a State or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions; (iv) institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; or (v) public or private non-profit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State. Individuals and for-profit entities are not eligible for funding under this NOFO.

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GrantNational

EDA Disaster Supplemental (FY 2025 NOFO)

U.S. Economic Development Administration

EDA grants for long-term economic recovery projects in areas with a Presidential major disaster declaration for natural disasters in calendar years 2023 and 2024. Award ceiling $50,000,000; cost share required; applications accepted on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted or the NOFO is replaced or canceled.

Amount: Grants.gov: Award Ceiling $50,000,000; Award Floor $0; Estimated Total Program Funding $1,447,000,000
When: Rolling, apply any time

Match required

Who can apply

Eligible applicants under the FY25 Disaster program include a(n): District organization of an EDA-designated Economic Development District (EDD); Indian tribe or a consortium of Indian tribes; State, county, city, or other political subdivision of a state, including a special purpose unit of a state or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions, institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; public or private nonprofit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a state; an economic development organization; or a public-private partnership for public infrastructure. EDA is not authorized to provide grants or cooperative agreements to individuals or for-profit entities under this NOFO. Applications from individuals or for-profit entities will not be considered for funding.

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Retired programs (3) — still listed on many chamber sites; don’t send members here

Fast Break for Small BusinessEnded
LegalZoom
Fast Break for Small Business, run by LegalZoom and Accion Opportunity Fund, ended after its final round in 2024. It is no longer accepting applications.
Official page: Fast Break for Small Business
FedEx Small Business Grant ContestEnded
FedEx
FedEx retired its Small Business Grants Program, which ran from 2012 through 2024. Lists that still show it are out of date.
Official page: FedEx Small Business Grant Contest
T-Mobile Hometown GrantsEnded
T-Mobile
T-Mobile's Hometown Grants, up to $50,000 for projects in towns under 50,000 people, ended with its final 26 recipients announced June 25, 2026. It is no longer accepting applications.
Official page: T-Mobile Hometown Grants

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Membership at a glance

348 businesses in the directory we track.

Top categories

Non-profits & organizations
34
Services
31
Restaurants
24
Professional services
19
Construction
17
Financial services
17
Educational & schools
17

Top towns

Morrilton
233
Perryville
31
Conway
19
Russellville
7
Little Rock
7
Plumerville
7
Hattieville
5
Center Ridge
4

From the chamber’s public member directory, last checked Oct 16, 2026.

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