Louisiana Youth and Health Funding via Costco Foundation
Costco Foundation provides Louisiana nonprofits focused on children, education, and health and human services with monetary support for community programs. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations serving minority communities may be considered if they demonstrate clear community need, measurable outcomes, collaboration, and a broad base of financial support. Applications are reviewed within 4–6 weeks.
Costco Foundation
Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human and social services programs, including those serving minority communities in Louisiana, can seek support for new approaches to social problems. Creag Foundation considers invited proposals from smaller or evolving organizations that creatively address societal issues across areas like health, community development, literacy, and public safety.
Creag Foundation
Minority-Focused Innovation Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Early-stage nonprofit and impact-first for-profit organizations serving underserved or minority communities in Louisiana and globally can seek up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation for scalable social and environmental solutions. Focused on systems-changing, data-driven models, this three-year support combines unrestricted capital with intensive capacity-building and a peer community.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Louisiana Equity
Nonprofits and NGOs using technology to deliver crisis response, education, or economic empowerment programs for underserved communities in Louisiana can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help organizations serving majority economically disadvantaged or minority populations expand innovative, tech-enabled services and solutions worldwide, including in Louisiana.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Community Safety Grants in Louisiana
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies in Louisiana can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help organizations address auto and home safety, disaster preparedness and recovery, affordable housing, job training, financial literacy, and K–12 and higher education, which may benefit minority communities.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Louisiana Arts Education Funding via Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit cultural institutions in the U.S. that provide arts or science programming, especially for youth, can apply for the Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant; awards more than US $100,000 for program, capital, and limited general or endowment support. Louisiana organizations serving minority communities through arts education or artist development may be competitive.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Health Grants in Louisiana
Nonprofit and equivalent charitable organizations working on health, education, or community programs in Louisiana can seek funding to expand services and support underserved residents. Focused on community health and welfare, the Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites applicants that provide food assistance, healthcare access, STEM education, or preventive health services, including programs serving minority communities.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Louisiana Youth Opportunity Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and public entities serving urban low-income children and youth can seek project or scale-up funding over US $50,000 in Louisiana and other U.S. locations. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation supports education, children’s health, and family economic stability initiatives, and programs focused on minority communities may be eligible if they meet these priorities.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Community Programs
Nonprofit charities running humanitarian, educational, environmental, or arts programs can seek philanthropic support that may benefit minority-serving initiatives in Louisiana and worldwide. Grants from La Roche help accredited charities deliver sustainable development projects, youth science and education programs, disaster response, and contemporary arts and culture, especially where Roche affiliates and employees can be actively involved locally.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Louisiana
Louisiana minority-serving organizations focused on health, education, or humanitarian services can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation to support marginalized and vulnerable communities. This global funder backs projects that promote healthcare access, disaster relief, child and women’s health, literacy, and social services, and groups working with minority populations may be competitive applicants.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Louisiana Nonprofits
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Louisiana seeking support for charitable, scientific, medical, or educational programs that serve minority communities may be eligible for this funding, which must be used in the U.S. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help well-managed groups expand services with broad impact and advance general welfare without discrimination.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Sponsorship Funding from Bank of America Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting economic mobility, basic needs, workforce development, or community development in low- and moderate-income communities, including Louisiana, can seek sponsorship support; awards fund programmatic and community initiatives. Bank of America Charitable Foundation also considers projects in arts and culture, the environment, and diversity and inclusion that may benefit minority communities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Self-Reliance Grants for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including minority communities in Louisiana, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s humanitarian and social services grants. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation help fund focused interventions, disability services, poverty alleviation, and disaster relief worldwide, with awards ranging from US $5,000 - US $250,000 for smaller, founder-led organizations.
Gupta Family Foundation
Community and Equity Funding for Nonprofits from Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on children’s services, education, humanitarian aid, arts and culture, animals, or environmental initiatives can apply for US $1,000 - US $10,000 to support their programs. With a mission to uphold life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, Hansen Family Foundation considers U.S.-based groups, including those serving minority communities in Louisiana, with budgets under $1 million and modest overhead.
Hansen Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Storytelling Grants in Louisiana
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Louisiana focused on preservation, education, or wellness can receive storytelling support to showcase their community impact. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation funds projects that highlight work in areas like wildlife conservation, historic preservation, early childhood education, mental health, and wellness, with awards of more than US $50,000 for compelling narratives.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Insperity Grants for Louisiana Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing community services in Louisiana, especially those serving minority populations, may be eligible for grants or event sponsorships supporting their service and fundraising goals. Insperity supports community-focused nonprofits connected to its employees, clients, or local communities through philanthropic contributions and sponsorships; applications are reviewed within about 45 days.
Insperity
Louisiana Community Services Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Louisiana working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding can apply for support through the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. The foundation provides flexible funding to charitable groups whose programs respect people, the environment, and all forms of life, which may include initiatives serving minority communities.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and local government entities near Georgia-Pacific manufacturing communities can seek funding for education, entrepreneurship, environmental, and community enrichment projects in Louisiana. Focused on strengthening GP communities, the Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites programs that enhance long-term well-being, including initiatives serving minority residents within eligible Louisiana parishes.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
TJX Foundation Grants for Louisiana Youth Programs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Louisiana that are within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can seek funding for basic needs, at-risk youth enrichment, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. The TJX Foundation supports community initiatives that help vulnerable families and children, and minority-serving organizations may be eligible.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Environment 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 or human services work, including in Louisiana, can apply for Lawrence Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help U.S.-headquartered groups, including those serving minority communities, with unrestricted program or general operating funding worldwide.
Lawrence Foundation
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Louisiana and across the U.S. seeking support for community programs, education, arts, health, or environmental initiatives can apply for funding from the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, with awards of US $1,000 - US $20,000. Grants may benefit groups serving minority communities through museums, schools, clinics, and other local programs.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Louisiana Communities
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides Louisiana nonprofits addressing basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes with support for programs like hunger relief, shelters, housing, financial literacy, and workforce readiness. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations serving minority communities may be especially competitive if they show strong Ameriprise volunteer engagement and measurable results.
Ameriprise Financial
Louisiana Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Louisiana nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status working in education, social services, health care, civic or cultural programs, or environmental initiatives can access funding through Dr Scholl Foundation. Grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000 are awarded annually, primarily to U.S. applicants, for one year of project-focused support that may benefit minority communities.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations improving quality of life for underserved people in Louisiana can seek funding for programs in economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, and disaster relief. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports project, general operating, and capital needs for community-focused groups in areas where O’Reilly Auto Parts has a business presence.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities Grants for Louisiana Humanities Programs
Applications due Apr 17, 2027
Louisiana nonprofits and public-facing institutions running humanities programs in Louisiana can access funding through Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities for public humanities initiatives involving community audiences and scholars, with awards from US $1,000 - US $5,000. Organizations serving minority, rural, or underserved communities may be especially encouraged to apply for projects like festivals, exhibitions, digital humanities, speaker series, and educational initiatives.
Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities
Union Pacific Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Louisiana minority-serving 501(c)(3) public charities can access funding through Union Pacific Foundation for local programs in safety, workforce development, community vitality, and environmental sustainability. Eligible projects must primarily benefit communities on Union Pacific’s service map and demonstrate clear need, strong organizational capacity, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion for underrepresented populations.
Union Pacific Foundation