Louisiana Community Development Grants

The 2024 States’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP), announced by the Delta Regional Authority (DRA), seeks applications for grants to target federal resources toward communities in the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions. With a focus on economically distressed counties and parishes, SEDAP aims to invest in community-based and regional projects across four congressionally mandated funding categories: basic public infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, business development with an emphasis on entrepreneurship, and workforce development. The program is designed to encourage job creation, regional collaboration, and funding partnerships, leveraging a total of $16,930,642, allocated across the eight-state DRA region with awards ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 depending on project type and application score.

The Louisiana Project Grants (LPG) program, funded by The Louisiana Division of the Arts (LDOA) and administered by The Acadiana Center for the Arts for Region 4, aims to cultivate innovative arts projects with lasting impact. Replacing the Decentralized Arts Funding (DAF) program that began in 1995, LPG supports arts projects that address local needs and provide artistic value within communities. The program offers funding for a wide variety of arts initiatives that meet specific community requirements. Applications for the FY25 cycle open on May 1, 2024, and must be submitted online by June 28, 2024. Eligible applicants include nonprofit arts organizations, nonprofit organizations, public and private schools, local government agencies, and colleges and universities within Acadiana’s Region 4. The funding period spans from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, with grant amounts ranging from $2,500 to $7,500.

This initiative provides funding and support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and Tribal governments in coal-impacted communities to develop and scale innovative economic projects that create job opportunities and foster local economic transformation.

The National Academy of Sciences Gulf Research Program is investing $50 million in the Gulf Futures Challenge to fund projects addressing critical challenges in the Gulf region. The Challenge aims to discover and promote innovative and transformative solutions by leveraging the talent and knowledge of the Gulf's people. The competition focuses on three main areas: energy transition, environmental change along the coast, and healthy and resilient communities. Up to ten finalists will receive up to $1 million in project development support, with two finalists awarded $20 million each to implement their solutions. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, state, local, and tribal governments, and academic institutions from Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, or Texas, with projects located within 100 miles of the Gulf coastline. The registration deadline is August 20, 2024, and the application deadline is September 20, 2024.

This funding opportunity supports educational projects that enhance community resilience and environmental literacy in the Gulf States by engaging learners of all ages in addressing local environmental challenges.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide career development programs for Black youth aged 14-24 in designated NBA markets.

This program provides up to $30,000 in marketing support to small businesses in designated low-income areas of New Orleans to help them grow and increase their visibility.

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 under-resourced communities in the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions to develop strategic plans that address local economic development challenges.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for emergency repairs, replacements, and additions to facilities for eligible United Way partner agencies in Southeast Louisiana.

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

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Greater New Orleans area for programs that enhance women's economic opportunities, health, and family assistance.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Lafourche and Terrebonne Parishes, Louisiana, to support community development and educational initiatives that enhance local quality of life.

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 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 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.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations for improving public facilities that benefit low- and moderate-income residents in designated neighborhoods of Shreveport.