Central Louisiana Community Foundation Grants

Small competitive grants to eligible organizations throughout the communities CLCF serves. Each quarter the program covers all philanthropic areas of interest, with the overall goal of addressing community needs. Grants range from $250 to $2,000. Eligible applicants: 501(c)(3) organizations, including churches, hospitals, qualified medical research organizations affiliated with hospitals, schools, colleges, and universities; 501(c)(19) organizations; Government entities; Louisiana not-for-profits that have been pre-approved as furthering the mission of the CLCF; contact CLCF to obtain approval in advance; Organizations must be domiciled in the 12 parish region that the CLCF serves; The grant timeline must be 12 months or less; The program must take place in CLCF's service area; Organizations may receive a Community Impact grant and an Opportunity grant in the same calendar year, as long as the grants are not for the same purpose; Exclusion: annual fundraising campaigns or events; Exclusion: creation of, or addition to, endowment funds; Exclusion: payment of debt or legal settlements; Exclusion: political or partisan purposes; Exclusion: expenses incurred prior to the grant award date; Exclusion: capital expenses; Exclusion: personnel expenses; The grant seeker must meet the published deadline for submitting the application. Geography served: 12-parish Central Louisiana region served by CLCF. Published application deadlines: Applications will be accepted four times a year during the following periods: 1) April 1 through April 30 2) July 1 through July 31 3) October 1 through October 31 4) January 1 through January 31.