Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs, including those supporting visual arts in Louisiana, may be eligible for invitation-only funding. Creag Foundation supports smaller or evolving organizations developing new approaches to societal issues; interested groups can submit a letter of inquiry after holding 501(c)(3) status for at least one year.
Creag 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, including those in Louisiana. Grants up to Up to US $15,000 may support child advocacy, homelessness, poverty relief, refugee enrichment, environmental education, and related youth-focused initiatives worldwide.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Tech Solutions
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, including in Louisiana. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help programs serving mostly economically underserved communities with innovative, tech-enabled solutions; awards up to US $100,000 and accept year-round LOIs for early-stage, high-impact projects.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Community Safety Grants
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 that fit State Farm’s focus areas. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help support projects like disaster preparedness, neighborhood revitalization, financial literacy, and K–12 or higher education programs, which may benefit visual arts organizations with aligned community work.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Louisiana Arts Education Funding via Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit cultural institutions in the U.S. offering arts, science, or arts education programs can apply for the Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant; awards More than US $100,000 for program, capital, or limited general support. Louisiana visual arts organizations serving large audiences and demonstrating measurable impact and sustainability may be competitive applicants.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Louisiana Youth Poverty Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Organizations working on education, health, or family economic stability for children and youth in poverty, including those in Louisiana, can seek project or scale-up support of more than US $50,000 from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. Eligible entities include nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, governments, and other mission-aligned organizations operating in the U.S., India, or South Africa.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Professional Development Funding from South Arts
Louisiana visual and other arts nonprofits, government units, and tribal entities seeking professional development for staff or board members can apply for up to US $1,000 to build organizational capacity and sustainability. With a mission to advance Southern vitality through the arts, South Arts supports first-time, arts-related training, conferences, and workshops for small organizations under $500,000 in the Southern region.
South Arts, Inc.
La Roche Support for Global Arts Programs
Nonprofit charities running arts, culture, education, humanitarian, or community projects in Louisiana and worldwide can seek funding to support innovative, sustainable initiatives. Grants from La Roche help accredited charities deliver contemporary arts, visual arts, youth, environmental, or social service programs, especially where Roche expertise, logistics, and employee engagement can be actively involved from an early stage.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Louisiana
Louisiana nonprofits and humanitarian organizations serving marginalized people can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation to support health, education, and disaster relief initiatives. Programs focused on healthcare access, women and children’s health, social services, literacy, or humanitarian aid may be eligible, including organizations whose visual arts projects intersect with these community needs.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Louisiana Nonprofits
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Louisiana seeking support for charitable, educational, scientific, or medical programs can apply for funding that must be used in the U.S. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help well-managed organizations expand services with broad impact, which may include visual arts nonprofits whose work advances education, health, or general welfare.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Humanitarian Funding for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s humanitarian and social services grants, including those based in or serving Louisiana. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation support poverty alleviation, disability services, social justice, and disaster relief worldwide, with awards ranging from US $5,000 - US $250,000.
Gupta Family Foundation
South Arts Accessibility Grants in Louisiana
Applications due Sep 4, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) arts organizations, government units, and tribal communities in Louisiana can access funding to make arts programs more accessible for people with disabilities. South Arts provides US $500 - US $2,500 for measures like accessible materials, assistive services, and minor facility enhancements, which may benefit visual arts groups and fine artists working through eligible organizations.
South Arts, Inc.
Arts and Culture Funding for Nonprofits from Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) arts and culture organizations, including those supporting visual arts, can seek project or program funding from the Hansen Family Foundation; awards range from US $1,000 - US $10,000. With a mission to support life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, this funder also considers education, children, humanitarian, animal, and environmental initiatives worldwide, including Louisiana.
Hansen Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Storytelling Grants
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits can receive storytelling support to showcase their impact across preservation, education, or wellness programs. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation supports this communications-focused work in the U.S.; Louisiana visual arts and media-based projects within its pillars may be eligible if they advance conservation, education, or community wellness. Awards are more than US $50,000.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Robinson Foundation Grants for Louisiana Nonprofits
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Louisiana serving communities in the Southern region can seek funding for programmatic work such as education, poverty relief, animal welfare, health, disaster relief, or spiritual initiatives. Robinson Foundation supports single-year projects from established organizations (3+ years) that demonstrate fiscal responsibility and clear, tangible impact; capital projects are not eligible.
Robinson Foundation
Insperity Grants for Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing community services, including those supporting visual arts in Louisiana communities where Insperity employees live and work, may be eligible for philanthropic grants or event sponsorships. Insperity supports institutions needing financial help to meet service goals, with priority for employee-supported groups, Insperity clients, and local community-focused charities.
Insperity
Louisiana Community Services Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding in Louisiana can access funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. The foundation supports charitable initiatives that respect people, life, and the environment, so visual arts nonprofits whose work advances these goals may be eligible.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Environment and Human Services Grants from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Louisiana working on environmental or human services programs can apply for Lawrence Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000 to support program or operating needs. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help visual arts organizations that fit these priorities secure unrestricted funding, including reasonable indirect costs.
Lawrence Foundation
Community Program Funding for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
IRS-qualified nonprofit organizations in Louisiana seeking support for community programs, arts, education, or environmental initiatives can apply for grants of US $1,000 - US $20,000. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation supports museums, cultural and performing arts, schools, hospitals, youth and senior services, disability programs, and environmental and wildlife protection efforts across the U.S.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Community Vitality
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides Louisiana nonprofits addressing basic needs or community vitality with competitive funding. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations in the U.S. must align with Meeting Basic Needs, Supporting Community Vitality, or Volunteer-Driven Causes and show strong Ameriprise volunteer engagement; arts and cultural groups, including visual arts organizations, may be eligible under cultural enrichment.
Ameriprise Financial
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations improving community quality of life through economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief may be eligible for funding in Louisiana and other U.S. communities. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports project, general operating, and capital needs for local, nondiscriminatory charities, which can include arts groups serving underserved or underrepresented residents.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Professional Development Funding for Southern Arts Presenters from South Arts
Applications due Apr 22, 2027
Nonprofit and governmental arts presenting organizations in South Arts’ nine-state region, including Louisiana, can apply for up to US $1,000 to support staff or guest artists’ professional development travel and training. South Arts funds conferences, festivals, workshops, virtual learning, and planning visits across film, visual, performing, literary, traditional, and multidisciplinary arts.
South Arts, Inc.
Union Pacific Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Louisiana visual arts and community nonprofits can access funding through Union Pacific Foundation for safety, workforce development, community vitality, and environmental sustainability projects in communities served by Union Pacific, with awards from US $5,000 - US $30,000. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations, including cultural institutions and youth programs, must align with at least one priority cause area and demonstrate strong DEI commitments.
Union Pacific Foundation
Louisiana Youth Services Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Louisiana serving youth and families through education, housing, food security, or environmental programs can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants from US $30,000 - US $350,000. Organizations whose visual arts projects advance youth development, community services, or environmental stewardship may be eligible.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Louisiana Visual Arts Funding via Louisiana Division of the Arts
Applications due Jun 12, 2027
Grants from Louisiana Division of the Arts help Louisiana nonprofits, schools, colleges, universities, and government agencies run community-focused arts projects, including visual arts and crafts. Eligible projects must engage the public, address local needs, or showcase regional creativity across disciplines such as painting, sculpture, photography, design, and media, with awards ranging from US $2,500 - US $7,500.
Louisiana Division of the Arts
Visual Arts Project Funding from Arts Council
Applications due Jun 12, 2027
Visual artists, arts nonprofits, schools, and local agencies in Louisiana can receive US $2,500 - US $7,500 for innovative regional arts projects across disciplines, including visual arts and crafts. Arts Council New Orleans administers the Region 1 Louisiana Project Grants for projects serving Jefferson, Orleans, and Plaquemines Parishes that address community needs and create lasting cultural impact.
Arts Council New Orleans
Mutual of America Foundation Grants for Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in the U.S. that lead strong, replicable community partnerships can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s Community Partnership Award, which honors collaborations addressing significant social issues. Louisiana visual arts nonprofits engaged in cross-sector community projects may be eligible if their work models effective partnership and community impact.
Mutual Of America Foundation