The Fund for Bogalusa Grant is offered by the Northshore Community Foundation, a private nonprofit foundation based in Covington, Louisiana. The Fund for Bogalusa was created to support the changing human service and economic development needs of the Bogalusa area. Through partnerships with local nonprofit organizations, the fund aims to build stronger communities by leveraging local talents and resources to address community challenges.
The fund supports projects that align with the community’s greatest opportunities, focusing on both economic development and human services. Nonprofit organizations applying for this grant must clearly demonstrate that their proposed projects have been thoughtfully planned to address these priorities. Eligible uses of the grant include any project that contributes to building the community in meaningful and measurable ways.
Eligible applicants must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Additionally, all funded projects must be implemented within the Bogalusa area. Organizations receiving funding will be required to submit both fiscal accounting and narrative reports detailing how the funds were used and the outcomes achieved. These reporting guidelines will be outlined in the letter of award.
The current application window runs from June 3 through July 2, 2025, with grant awards announced on August 15, 2025. The fund does not operate on a rolling basis but is expected to recur annually. The maximum grant award available per project is $5,000. There is no required matching contribution.
Applications must be fully completed and submitted by the deadline. While no specific pre-application deadlines, question periods, or mandatory application questions are listed, applicants should ensure thorough and thoughtful responses. Any questions about the application process can be directed to the foundation’s main phone line at 985-893-8757.
