Louisiana Private Grants

The Community Foundation of North Louisiana Primary Grants are typically awarded to existing organizations with annual revenue of $250,000 or more. Donor Name: Community Foundation of North Louisiana State: Louisiana County: Bossier Parish (LA), Caddo Parish (LA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/21/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Program Areas  The proposed program must align with one of the following program areas: Civic Engagement Economic Development Education Environment Health & Science Human Services Organizational Development. Grant Period The proposed program must begin no earlier than June 1, 2025 and end no later than December 31, 2026. Program length must be 12 months or less. Eligibility Criteria Geographic Area: Programs must serve Caddo and/or Bossier Parishes. IRS status: All applicants must have tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code or be described as an appropriate grantee for a community foundation under the IRS Code. An organization must have received its 501(c)(3) ruling letter from the IRS prior to applying for funding. Audit: If the organization’s prior year actual gross revenue was less than $750,000, a current financial compilation or review must be submitted with the letter of intent. If the organization’s prior year actual gross revenue was $750,000 or more, a current audit must be submitted with the letter of intent. Form 990: All applicants must be in good standing with the IRS regarding their Form 990 filing requirements.  A copy of the organization’s most recent Form 990 must be submitted as part of the Stage Two grant application. For more information, visit CFNL.

This program provides financial support to rural nonprofit and governmental organizations in select Southern states for presenting touring artists across various disciplines, including film, performing arts, and visual arts.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for summer programs that enrich the lives of children and youth from low to moderate-income families in five parishes of Southwest Louisiana.

The Louisiana Cultural Equity Arts + Creation Grant supports all individuals engaged in creating, documenting, or exhibiting artwork that reflects, interprets, documents, or preserves the many cultures of Louisiana. Donor Name: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation State: Louisiana County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/08/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: All individuals based in Louisiana are welcome to apply. They also encourage applications from ALAANA individuals and those from historically underrepresented groups who are driving positive and transformative social change in the context of Louisiana culture and traditions. Funding Information The maximum amount grant applicants may request is $7,500. Grant Period Programs funded by this grant must occur between Sept. 1, 2024, and Aug. 31, 2025. Eligibility Criteria  Individuals Applicants must be based in Louisiana. All Jazz & Heritage grant funds must be spent in Louisiana. Only applications that support the mission of the Jazz & Heritage Foundation and are appropriate to this category will be considered. For more information, visit NOJHF.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve children and youth in Orleans Parish, Louisiana, helping cover operational costs and encouraging collaborative efforts among multiple organizations.

This program provides financial support to individual craft, folk, and traditional artists across the U.S. to purchase essential tools and equipment that enhance their artistic practices.

This grant provides funding to Louisiana-based nonprofit organizations for after-school and summer arts and culture education programs that celebrate the state's unique cultural heritage.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, local governments, and public schools in selected states to implement sustainability initiatives, workforce development, and community resilience programs that enhance the quality of life and economic vitality in their communities.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Greater New Orleans area that focus on Arts & Culture, Health, or Human Rights & Justice, with an emphasis on supporting vulnerable populations and promoting equitable outcomes.

This program provides trees to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in the U.S. to support large-scale environmental conservation and restoration projects.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and government entities in Louisiana to enhance health, education, and public safety initiatives in the greater New Orleans area.

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi that are working to improve health outcomes related to diabetes, obesity, and hypertension in underserved communities.

This grant provides financial support to Louisiana-based individuals creating or showcasing artwork that celebrates the state's diverse cultural heritage, with a focus on historically underrepresented groups.

This grant provides funding to Louisiana municipalities and parishes for beautification projects that enhance public spaces through the planting of native plants and landscaping improvements.

This funding opportunity supports non-profit organizations and government agencies in the Greater New Orleans area that focus on education, civic affairs, and social services.

This program recognizes and honors exceptional high school students in Louisiana who demonstrate outstanding achievements in academics, public service, and personal resilience, inspiring others in their communities.

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

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.

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.

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