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Louisiana grants for Nonprofits

Explore 155 grant opportunities

Community Micro-Grant Program
$10,000
Forge AHEAD Center
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2025

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.

Health
Nonprofits
Cultural Economy Grant
$2,000
New Orleans Mayor’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
Community Development Block Grant Public Facilities and Improvements
$300,000
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 local governments and nonprofit organizations for improving public facilities that benefit low- and moderate-income residents in designated neighborhoods of Shreveport.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Emily’s Bloomin Youth Fund
Contact for amount
Greater New Orleans Foundation
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 10–18, fostering environmental stewardship and essential life skills.

Youth
Nonprofits
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
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
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
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
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
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