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Louisiana Community Development Grants

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South Arts’ Cross-Sector Impact Grants–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
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
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
The Gert Town Community Fund
Contact for amount
Greater New Orleans Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life for residents in the Gert Town neighborhood of New Orleans through various community-focused initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Neighborhood Investment Program
$7,500
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 neighborhood-based organizations in Shreveport for community improvement projects that enhance local quality of life and foster civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
New Orleans Recreation and Culture Fund
$100,000
New Orleans City Council
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in New Orleans that focus on community well-being, youth recreation, and cultural enrichment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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.

Arts
Individuals
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
Donahue Favret Contractors Grants
$10,000
Northshore Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the communities served by Donahue Favret Contractors, helping them address local needs through charitable initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
VILLAGEx Accelerator Program
Contact for amount
The Idea Village
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This program supports innovative startups in the Gulf South that are seeking to raise at least $1 million in funding by providing mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities to help them scale their businesses.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
Louisiana Main Street Restoration Grant
$10,000
Louisiana Office of Cultural Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports property owners and tenants in designated Louisiana Main Street districts to restore and revitalize historic commercial buildings, promoting economic growth and cultural tourism.

Community Development
Individuals
Historic Preservation Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Louisiana State Historic Preservation Office (LASHPO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to non-profits, educational institutions, and local governments in Louisiana for historic preservation projects, particularly in rural areas, to help document and protect the state's cultural heritage.

Community Development
City or township governments