Louisiana Community Development Grants

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public education institutions, and government entities in U.S. and Canadian communities where Weyerhaeuser operates, focusing on projects that improve quality of life through affordable housing, education, environmental stewardship, and workforce development.

This program provides funding to nonprofit and for-profit entities to improve shared commercial kitchen facilities in New Orleans, supporting local food entrepreneurs affected by Hurricane Ida.

This program provides funding to charitable organizations, schools, and churches in Louisiana to support innovative projects focused on education, youth development, financial literacy, and community enrichment.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments working to address environmental justice issues and improve public health in underserved communities across the U.S.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Louisiana-based nonprofit organizations led by and serving marginalized communities, helping them to host events and activities that promote racial, climate, and criminal justice.

This grant provides funding for historical markers that celebrate local legends and folklore, aimed at nonprofit organizations and government entities in select U.S. states to promote cultural heritage and tourism.

This program provides a pitch competition and investor introductions for women and founders of color in the U.S. with scalable startups that have a minimum viable product and some customer traction, specifically targeting those outside major startup hubs.

This initiative provides microgrants to youth-led projects in New Orleans that address climate challenges and promote environmental sustainability, empowering individuals aged 15 to 24 to take leadership roles in their communities.

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities in Entergy's service areas for projects that improve community well-being in areas such as arts, education, social services, and neighborhood enhancement.

This funding opportunity supports 501(c)(3) organizations working on projects that improve the Alexandria metropolitan area, with a focus on leadership in philanthropy, education, arts, and community development.

This program provides reimbursement grants to small business and commercial property owners in the Plank Road Corridor of Baton Rouge for exterior improvements that enhance storefronts and attract customers.

This grant provides financial support to property owners and local businesses in Downtown New Orleans to transform long-vacant commercial spaces into vibrant, revenue-generating establishments.

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen research capabilities in eligible jurisdictions by supporting collaborative projects among academic institutions, government agencies, and private industry to develop sustainable research infrastructure.

This grant provides funding to United Methodist churches and affiliated organizations in Louisiana for innovative community programs that promote ministry, connection, and disaster preparedness.

This program provides funding to community organizations near TC Energy's operations in North America to support projects that promote equity, sustainable development, and community engagement.

This funding initiative provides financial support for innovative tourism projects in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, aimed at enhancing visitor experiences and boosting the local economy.

This grant provides funding to state and county governments in the Gulf Coast region for non-construction activities that restore natural resources, promote tourism, and support economic growth following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

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.

Grant Opportunity: LEH Rebirth Grants Funding Organization: Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH) Contact Information: Contact LEH grants staff for assistance Award Details: Grant awards range from $1,000 to $5,000. LEH may award partial amounts. Matching cost share in cash or in kind is required. Eligibility: Humanities-based organizations operating within the 64 parishes of Louisiana are eligible to apply. Eligible organizations include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, public-facing organizations within accredited institutions of higher learning, state and local government agencies, and state or federally recognized Native American tribal governments in Louisiana. Organizations reaching underserved populations are encouraged to apply. Program and Intent: LEH Rebirth Grants support programmatic initiatives focused on the humanities. Eligible projects include public humanities programs, documentary photography, podcast and radio projects, humanities-based festivals and exhibition development, digital humanities projects, speaker series, assistance with publication projects, and humanities-based educational initiatives. Projects must involve the participation of credentialed humanities scholars. Application Timeline: Applications open on April 1 each year, with decisions announced in July. Rebirth project activities should be implemented between September 1 and October 31 of the following year. The application period for 2024 Rebirth Grants is April 1 to May 1, 2024. Funding Guidelines: Humanities scholars must play a central role in all phases of the project. Projects must focus on topics and themes drawn from the humanities or bring the analytical potential of the humanities to bear on current concerns. Programs must provide a balance of viewpoints, target public audiences, involve community representatives, and avoid advocacy and bias. LEH does not fund certain types of projects, such as creative and performing arts, research exclusively for scholarly audiences, scholarships, and political action. Nonprofit status is required, and cost share is expected. Evaluation and final reports are required for funded projects.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state transportation departments in rural U.S. states for the replacement and rehabilitation of multiple highway bridges to improve safety and efficiency.