Louisiana Community Programs Funding via Costco Foundation
Louisiana 501(c)(3) nonprofits running programs for children, education, or health and human services can apply for monetary support from Costco Foundation. Funding is available for community-based initiatives that demonstrate measurable outcomes, address identified local needs, and show strong collaboration and diversified financial support, which may benefit community centers offering these types of services.
Costco Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children and youth can seek funding for health, education, development, and welfare programs from the Dan Paul Foundation; awards are up to US $15,000. Louisiana community centers may be eligible for projects such as early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, refugee enrichment, environmental education, and youth leadership.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Social Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits addressing major social or environmental challenges can receive up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation for scalable solutions. Focused on early post-pilot growth, organizations in Louisiana and beyond operating community-centered or other high-impact models may be eligible if they serve underserved populations and plan to scale.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Louisiana Community Programs
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology to address crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment can seek program funding in Louisiana and worldwide through Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help community-focused organizations serving mostly economically underserved residents, including community centers, pilot innovative, tech-enabled solutions rather than general operations.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Community Grants in Louisiana
Community centers and other eligible organizations in Louisiana can seek funding for safety, education, and community development projects, including auto and home safety, affordable housing, job training, and K–12 or higher education initiatives. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation support U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits, educational institutions, government programs, and volunteer fire companies through an invitation-only process.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Louisiana Arts Education Funding via Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million offering arts, culture, or STEAM education programs in Louisiana and across the U.S. can apply for the Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant, with awards more than US $100,000 for program or capital support. Community centers that function as arts or science hubs may be eligible.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Community Grants in Louisiana
Louisiana community centers and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in health, education, or community services can seek funding to strengthen local programs. Focused on community well-being, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites applications supporting food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, STEM education, and healthy lifestyle initiatives, with requests reviewed in March and September.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Louisiana Department of Health Nursing Home Grants
Louisiana organizations improving patient care and services in residential and nursing home settings can access funding through the Louisiana Department of Health to enhance quality of life for nursing home residents. CMP Reinvestment Projects support initiatives such as resident relocation assistance, resident and family councils, and facility quality improvement efforts, which may benefit community-centered elder care programs in Louisiana.
Louisiana Department of Health
Louisiana Youth Education Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and other eligible organizations in Louisiana working on education for urban low-income children can access funding through Michael & Susan Dell Foundation for project support or scaling efforts, with awards over More than US $50,000. Community centers serving youth may qualify if they meet focus, location, and minimum request criteria.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Professional Development Funding from South Arts
Louisiana community-based arts nonprofits and arts-focused community centers can use this grant to fund staff and board professional development, including conferences, workshops, and organization-wide training. With a mission to advance Southern vitality through the arts, South Arts provides up to US $1,000 for travel, registration, and related learning expenses to eligible small arts organizations.
South Arts, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Louisiana
Louisiana community centers and nonprofits focused on health, education, or humanitarian services can access funding through the Semnani Family Foundation to support marginalized and vulnerable populations. Organizations providing healthcare access, pediatric and women’s health, literacy, or disaster relief may be eligible, as this global funder supports human and social services in the U.S. and abroad.
Semnani Family Foundation
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community development, basic needs, workforce readiness, or arts and culture in Louisiana can seek sponsorship support that advances economic mobility and social progress. Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s regional U.S. sponsorships may benefit community centers focused on housing, jobs, hunger, neighborhood preservation, or inclusive community programs.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Valero Energy Foundation Support for Community Services
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing basic needs, health care, education, or civic and community services in Louisiana can seek support that may benefit community centers. Valero Energy Foundation supports these priorities in St. Bernard and St. Charles Parishes, focusing on communities near its major operations through an invitation-only grant process.
Valero Energy Foundation
Dow Company Foundation Support for Louisiana Communities
Applications due Sep 5, 2026
Charitable 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, hospitals, public agencies, and faith-based groups in eligible Louisiana communities can apply for Dow Company Foundation’s Dow Promise Grant, with awards up to US $10,000 for social, economic, or environmental initiatives serving Black youth and adults. Community centers in these areas may be eligible if projects meet Dow’s charitable and nondiscrimination requirements.
Dow Company Foundation
Community Program Funding for Nonprofits from Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) community centers and similar organizations in Louisiana can seek US $1,000 - US $10,000 to support programs for children, education, basic needs, humanitarian aid, animals, the environment, or arts and culture. With a mission to advance life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, Hansen Family Foundation considers U.S.-based applicants with budgets under $1 million and reasonable overhead.
Hansen Family Foundation
Louisiana Community Facilities Funding via USDA
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Public bodies, community-based nonprofits, and Federally Recognized Tribes in rural Louisiana can use this program to build, purchase, or improve essential community facilities and equipment. Focused on rural development, USDA: Rural Development invites applicants to support projects like community centers, public safety buildings, health facilities, and local food system infrastructure in towns under 20,000 residents.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Louisiana Community Programs Funding via Greater New Orleans Foundation
Applications due Oct 29, 2026
Louisiana community centers and 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving low- to moderate-income residents can seek up to US $25,000 to strengthen food security, workforce development, youth programs, or AmeriCorps-supported teams. Louisiana organizations in Hancock Whitney service areas can access this capacity-building support via the Greater New Orleans Foundation’s Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant.
Greater New Orleans Foundation
Community and Environmental Grants for Nonprofits from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Louisiana seeking support for community services or environmental programs can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help fund general operating or project expenses, issued as unrestricted support for eligible organizations working within its stated funding priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Joe Burrow Foundation Community Health Grants in Louisiana
Applications due Dec 2, 2026
Nonprofits and public charities serving Greater Baton Rouge communities in Louisiana can apply for Joe Burrow Foundation’s Do Good Grants, awarding up to US $10,000 for new, sustainable projects. Funding supports children’s mental health, food insecurity, and broader services for underprivileged and underserved residents, including programs based in community centers.
Joe Burrow Foundation
Living Well Foundation Health Grants in Louisiana
Letter of inquiry due Feb 22, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, governmental entities, and state colleges in northeast Louisiana can access funding through the Living Well Foundation to improve health care and community wellness. The foundation supports projects that provide medical, dental, and behavioral health services, promote community health education, and expand accessible, affordable care in Caldwell, Franklin, Jackson, Lincoln, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, and Union parishes.
Living Well Foundation
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit community organizations in Louisiana addressing economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief can seek project, operating, or capital support to benefit underserved residents. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports U.S.-based 501(c)(3) charities near its business locations that improve quality of life and maintain inclusive, nondiscriminatory practices.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Union Pacific Foundation Support for Louisiana Communities
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Louisiana community centers and 501(c)(3) nonprofits can access funding for safety, workforce development, community vitality, and environmental sustainability projects that primarily benefit communities served by Union Pacific. Through the Community Ties Giving Program, Union Pacific Foundation offers US $5,000 - US $30,000 for direct services and capacity-building efforts emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Union Pacific Foundation
Louisiana Community Programs Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) community centers and youth-serving organizations in Louisiana can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, offering US $30,000 - US $350,000 for programs. Funding supports youth education and leadership, housing and family services, food access and hunger relief, and community or environmental initiatives that benefit children and families.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Louisiana Community Arts Funding via Louisiana Division
Applications due Jun 12, 2027
Louisiana community centers, nonprofits, schools, colleges, universities, and government agencies can seek $2,500 - $7,500 for arts projects that address local needs and expand public access to the arts. Grants from Louisiana Division of the Arts support disciplines like music, theater, dance, visual arts, design, media, literature, folklife, and culinary arts across Louisiana’s regions.
Louisiana Division of the Arts
Arts and Culture Funding from Arts Council
Applications due Jun 12, 2027
Nonprofit organizations, schools, colleges, local governments, and individual artists in Louisiana can receive US $2,500 - US $7,500 to develop innovative arts projects across disciplines like music, theater, dance, visual arts, media, and folklife. Arts Council New Orleans administers Region 1 grants for projects serving Jefferson, Orleans, and Plaquemines parishes, which may benefit community centers hosting arts programming.
Arts Council New Orleans
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 collaborations. Selected U.S. nonprofits demonstrating measurable social impact and innovative approaches may receive recognition through awards such as the Thomas J. Moran, Frances R. Hesselbein, or Social Impact Awards.
Mutual Of America Foundation