Louisiana Youth and Health Funding via Costco Foundation
Louisiana 501(c)(3) nonprofits running programs for children, education, or health and human services can seek monetary support to strengthen community services. Costco Foundation provides Louisiana organizations with charitable contributions that prioritize demonstrated community need, measurable outcomes, collaboration, and a broad base of financial support, which may benefit food safety or related public health initiatives.
Costco Foundation
Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services approaches, including those in Louisiana, can seek support for new ways of addressing social problems. Creag Foundation supports smaller or evolving programs tackling societal issues across areas like health, community development, and public safety; interested groups may submit a letter of inquiry for invitation-only funding.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth through health, education, development, or welfare programs in Louisiana and beyond can seek funding for direct services and enrichment initiatives. The Dan Paul Foundation supports projects such as child advocacy, homelessness and poverty relief, nutrition, and related educational efforts, with awards up to US $15,000.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Food and Poverty Solutions Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Early-stage independent nonprofits and impact-first, mission-driven for-profits tackling urgent social, environmental, or food-related challenges in Louisiana and globally can seek up to US $300,000 in flexible support for scalable solutions. Focused on bold, systems-oriented models, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation also offers intensive capacity-building and community for ventures serving underserved populations.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Louisiana Arts and Culture Funding via Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit cultural institutions in Louisiana and across the U.S. can apply for the Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant, awarding more than US $100,000 for arts and culture programs. Funding supports program, capital, and limited general or endowment needs for museums, performing arts groups, arts schools, and similar organizations, including those serving youth who may also address food-related education contexts.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Health Grants in Louisiana
Focused on health and community needs, eligible 501(c)(3) and equivalent charities in Louisiana can seek support for health and welfare, education, or community initiatives. The Labcorp Charitable Foundation may fund projects like food pantries, meal programs, STEM education, healthcare access for underserved populations, and healthy lifestyle promotion through research and screening.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Louisiana Youth Poverty Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and other eligible organizations working on education, health, or family economic stability for low-income urban children in Louisiana and beyond can seek project or scale-up support. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds initiatives in the U.S., India, and South Africa with requests of more than US $50,000.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Community Programs
Nonprofit charities in Louisiana and worldwide can seek funding for humanitarian, social, educational, environmental, and contemporary arts projects that promote sustainable development and community well-being. Grants from La Roche help accredited charities engage local partners and employees in high-quality programs, which may include public health or youth initiatives connected to safer food systems and environments.
La Roche, Inc.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Louisiana Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations running charitable, educational, scientific, health, or food safety–related programs in Louisiana can seek support for work conducted in the U.S. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help organizations with broad, measurable impact on their target populations, so Louisiana groups improving public health and food handling practices may be eligible.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Louisiana working on basic needs, housing, workforce development, community development, or related initiatives may be eligible for sponsorship support that can complement food safety or hunger-focused efforts. Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s regional sponsorships back programs preserving neighborhoods, addressing hunger and emergency shelter, arts and culture, the environment, and diversity and inclusion.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Humanitarian Funding for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant through social services, poverty alleviation, disability support, or humanitarian relief may be eligible for this funding, including those in Louisiana. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation support smaller organizations in the U.S. and select countries worldwide, with awards ranging from US $5,000 - US $250,000.
Gupta Family Foundation
Humanitarian and Education Funding for Nonprofits from Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
With a mission to advance life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, Hansen Family Foundation provides Louisiana and other U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits with grants for children, education, humanitarian aid, animals, environment, and arts and culture. Smaller organizations with budgets under $1 million working on food safety within these areas may be eligible for US $1,000 - US $10,000 awards.
Hansen Family Foundation
Louisiana Department Support for Housing Providers
Applications due Sep 19, 2026
Housing and shelter providers in Louisiana can receive up to US $5,000 per participant to offer short-term emergency or transitional housing and food access for people under supervision or recently released from state incarceration. Focused on reentry and supportive housing, the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections invites programs that may also address food access and related food safety needs.
Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DPS&C)
Jesse W Couch Foundation Food Programs Grants in Louisiana
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit organizations working on food waste reduction, food distribution, or related food programs in Louisiana can seek storytelling project support through the Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation. This grant funds communications and storytelling efforts for organizations aligned with its preservation, education, or wellness pillars, and awards more than US $50,000 to selected applicants.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Louisiana Rural Facilities Funding via USDA
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Public bodies, community-based nonprofits, and Federally Recognized Tribes in rural Louisiana can seek funding to build or improve essential community facilities, equipment, and related project costs. Focused on rural development, USDA: Rural Development invites applicants whose projects may include food safety–related infrastructure such as community kitchens, food pantries, or food hubs.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Robinson Foundation Grants for Louisiana Services
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Louisiana 501(c)(3) organizations active for over three years and serving communities in the Southern region can seek funding for direct-service programs such as education, poverty relief, medical assistance, disaster relief, or family and youth services. Robinson Foundation supports projects with tangible, meaningful impact, which may include food safety initiatives that address hardship and community well-being.
Robinson Foundation
Insperity Grants for Louisiana Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing community services in Louisiana, particularly in Orleans Parish, may be eligible for Insperity’s philanthropic grants or event sponsorships to support key service and fundraising goals. Insperity supports community-focused nonprofits, and food safety organizations that meet its criteria and serve local communities can apply once per year.
Insperity
Louisiana Community Services Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides Louisiana 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with funding for community services, environmental conservation, and peacebuilding initiatives. Organizations working on food safety within these broader community or environmental efforts may be eligible to apply if they hold federal charitable tax-exempt status.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations, public schools, and local government entities near Georgia-Pacific manufacturing communities can seek funding for education, entrepreneurship, community enrichment, and environmental initiatives in Louisiana. Focused on strengthening local well-being, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites eligible groups to propose projects that benefit residents within 30 miles of its facilities and align with its core giving areas.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Environmental and Human Services Grants from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries seeking support for environmental, human services, or related programs can apply for Lawrence Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help Louisiana food safety and public health initiatives when they fit within these broader environmental or community service priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Community Program Funding for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
U.S. IRS-qualified nonprofit organizations, including those in Louisiana, can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support community-based programs and facilities. Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation supports museums, cultural and performing arts, schools, hospitals, youth and senior services, disability programs, environmental and wildlife efforts, and other initiatives that can benefit from relatively small grants, which may include food safety-related projects.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Louisiana Food Programs
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides Louisiana nonprofits addressing hunger, shelter, and adult self-sufficiency with funding support. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations working on food access, food distribution, or related basic needs may be eligible, with preference for sites engaging Ameriprise volunteers and those in key employee center communities or operating nationally.
Ameriprise Financial
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations addressing food access, hunger, economic stability, health, or disaster relief in Louisiana and other U.S. communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates can seek project, operating, or capital support. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation prioritizes programs serving underserved and underrepresented people, including workforce development, literacy, and critical health and social services.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Union Pacific Foundation Support for Community Safety
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Louisiana food safety and public safety nonprofits can access funding through Union Pacific Foundation for programs that enhance safety, workforce development, community vitality, and environmental sustainability. Grants of US $5,000 - US $30,000 support 501(c)(3) organizations serving Union Pacific communities, including efforts that address basic needs, emergency preparedness, and community health for diverse and underserved populations.
Union Pacific Foundation
Louisiana Youth and Food Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Louisiana working on youth development, family services, food access, or environmental stewardship can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants from US $30,000 - US $350,000. Programs addressing hunger, food insecurity, or related community and education initiatives may be especially competitive.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Mutual of America Foundation Grants for Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Louisiana with strong, replicable community partnerships can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award, which honors exemplary cross-sector collaboration. Programs addressing significant social issues, including those connected to food safety and public health, may be recognized for their impact, scalability, and ability to model effective community-building approaches.
Mutual Of America Foundation