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Louisiana Private Grants

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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
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.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Literary Arts Grant
$5,000
South Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Southern writers and independent publishers for literary projects that celebrate the region's unique traditions and voices.

Arts
Individuals
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
Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant
$25,000
Hancock Whitney
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Gulf South to promote affordable housing and community resilience in underserved areas through initiatives like first-time homebuyer assistance and disaster preparedness.

Housing
Nonprofits
Fund for Bogalusa Grant
$5,000
Northshore Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Bogalusa area that are working on projects to improve community services and economic development.

Community Development
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
Education in School Grant
$7,500
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to Louisiana K-12 schools to enhance music and art education programs, supporting activities that promote cultural heritage and artistic expression within the school environment.

Education
Independent school districts
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
Community-Led Green Infrastructure Initiative
$150,000
New Orleans Community Support Foundation (NOCSF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Southeast Louisiana for community-driven projects that improve flood management, resilience, and water quality in underserved areas.

Environment
Nonprofits
Data Center Community Action Grants
Contact for amount
Meta
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2025

This program provides funding to local schools, nonprofits, and community organizations in areas where Meta operates data centers, focusing on technology-driven community development and enhancing STEAM education.

Education
Independent school districts
ArtSpark Grant Program
$10,000
Acadiana Center for the Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This program provides funding and support to individual artists in the Acadiana region, focusing on diverse and underrepresented creators, to help them develop new work and engage with their communities.

Community Development
Individuals
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.

Environment
Nonprofits
Take Notice Fund for BIPOC Artists in Louisiana
$5,000
National Performance Network
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This grant provides $5,000 in unrestricted funding to BIPOC artists and culture bearers in Louisiana to support their creative practices and overall wellbeing.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
County governments
Keller Family Foundation Grants Stage 2
Contact for amount
Keller Family Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 15, 2024

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations and government agencies focused on education, civic affairs, and social services in the Greater New Orleans area, with some consideration for organizations outside the region if a trustee is familiar with them.

Education
Nonprofits
Louisiana Hubs for Energy Resilient Operations Program
$125,000
Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources (LDENR)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, electric utilities, and critical facilities in Louisiana to develop community-driven energy resilience plans that address vulnerabilities in the electric grid and enhance preparedness for natural disasters.

Energy
City or township governments
The Freeman Challenges Matching Grant
$75,000
Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF)
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