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Louisiana grants for Nonprofits

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Cultural Economy Grant
$2,000
New Orleans Mayorโ€™s Office of Cultural Economy
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to individuals and organizations in New Orleans that promote cultural education, events, and capacity-building within the local creative sectors.

Arts
Nonprofits
Community Development Block Grant Public Service
$295,000
City of Shreveport Department of Community Development (CD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit and governmental organizations that deliver essential public services to low- and moderate-income residents in designated neighborhoods of Shreveport, enhancing community wellbeing and stability.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Emilyโ€™s Bloomin Youth Fund
Contact for amount
Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Orleans Parish that create outdoor, nature-based programs for at-risk youth aged 10โ€“18, fostering environmental stewardship and essential life skills.

Community Development
Nonprofits
South Artsโ€™ Cross-Sector Impact Grantsโ€“2026
$15,000
South Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects between arts organizations and non-arts entities in the Southern U.S. to creatively address health and wellness challenges in their communities.

Arts
Individuals
LGBTQ Fund
$10,000
Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Greater New Orleans area that promote equality and improve the quality of life for LGBTQ individuals and families, particularly those from marginalized groups.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Media Documentation and Creation Grant
$7,500
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations for creating and documenting artistic works that celebrate Louisiana's diverse cultural heritage.

Arts
Nonprofits
New Orleans Youth Climate Action Fund
Contact for amount
Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2025

This grant provides microfunding to empower young people aged 15 to 24 in New Orleans to create and lead innovative climate action projects in their communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Southeast Aquatics Fund
$500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions in the southeastern U.S. to improve aquatic habitats and water quality, particularly for endangered species and key river basins.

Environment
Nonprofits
Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley Restoration Fund
$1,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that restore and enhance forests, wetlands, and aquatic habitats in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley, benefiting wildlife and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
Black History Makers Business Grant Program
$5,000
Citi Trends
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Black entrepreneurs who are positively impacting their communities, helping them grow and sustain their businesses.

Business and Commerce
County governments
Target Range Grant Program
$1,500,000
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and commercial entities in Louisiana to develop and improve public shooting facilities, ensuring safe and accessible spaces for firearms education and use.

Recreation
City or township governments
Special Project Grants Blue Cross and Blue Shield
$100,000
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 14, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Louisiana that are focused on improving community health and education through evidence-based projects.

Health
Nonprofits
2024 NGLCC Community Impact Grant Program - Central Region
$25,000
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This program provides financial support to LGBTQ+-owned and allied restaurants, cafes, and bars to help them thrive and recover from challenges.

Community Development
Nonprofits
SupportSTEM Program
Contact for amount
The Joe W. & Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation (The Brown Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This grant provides funding to K-12 schools, universities, and non-profit organizations in Louisiana and Mississippi to enhance STEM education initiatives and increase student engagement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Education
Nonprofits
Strengthening Families Grant
$100,000
The Rapides Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit, faith-based, and government organizations working with families and youth aged 6-17 in specific Louisiana parishes to implement a program that prevents substance and alcohol abuse by strengthening family relationships and youth resilience.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Rebirth Grant
$5,000
Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Louisiana to create projects that engage the public with the state's rich culture and history through humanities-based initiatives.

Humanities
City or township governments
KLB Greener Grounds Grant
$10,000
Keep Louisiana Beautiful
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support to municipalities, parishes, and nonprofit organizations in Louisiana to implement waste reduction and recycling strategies at large outdoor events with over 1,000 attendees.

Community Development
City or township governments
The Freeman Challenges Matching Grant
$75,000
Greater New Orleans Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 5, 2025

This grant provides matching funds to nonprofit organizations in the Greater New Orleans area to help them establish permanent endowments or board-restricted cash reserves for long-term financial stability.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
2025-26 Healthy Communities Grant
$10,000
Keep Louisiana Beautiful
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to Louisiana-based organizations and entities for community projects that promote environmental health, litter prevention, and sustainable practices.

Environment
City or township governments
Youth Climate Action Fund
$5,000
City of New Orleans
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This initiative provides funding and support for youth-led climate projects in New Orleans, empowering young people aged 15 to 24 to lead efforts in sustainability and climate resilience.

Education
Nonprofits