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Louisiana Grant Resources

Just like Louisiana’s vibrant cultural history, the roots of its commitment to philanthropy are deeply embedded. The state relies heavily on its nonprofit sector to provide public services in all 64 parishes, which has led to a multitude of diverse funding sources. Whether you’re in New Orleans, or Shreveport, at the capital in Baton Rouge, or in another parish in between, we’d like to help you gain access to the resources needed to best serve your Louisiana community.

An overview of the funding landscape shows that government grants, corporate grants, and foundation grants are all available to nonprofits throughout the state. If you’re wondering how to get nonprofit funding in Louisiana, consider the following three steps.

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First, spend some time exploring nonprofit grant funding in Louisiana! Every Louisiana funding source is unique, so be sure you know which funders and grants will best match the needs of your organization. 

Second, familiarize yourself with the art of grant proposal writing, as it is the tool you will be using to apply for nonprofit grants. Interested in learning how to write a winning grant proposal? See our list of upcoming Louisiana trainings below! 

Third, don’t forget that obtaining a grant is just one part of the funding process—successful grants management is just as important as winning the funds your organization needs.

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LOUISIANA FUNDING SOURCES
LOUISIANA RESOURCES & TOOLS

Louisiana is as rich in nonprofit grant funding sources as it is in vibrant culture. Because the state government relies on nonprofits to bring crucial social services to its residents, there are a significant number of diverse grants available to nonprofit organizations. Want to know how to win grant funding? Look no further! We’ve put together the best available resources to help you to get nonprofit funding in Louisiana. One of the most important Louisiana nonprofit hubs is the Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations (LANO), which is the “go-to” organization for information, tools and resources.

While a vast number of foundations exist throughout the state, there are some key players leading the conversation around Louisiana philanthropy. The Community Foundation of North Louisiana, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Baton Rouge Area Foundation, Central Louisiana Community Foundation, and Foundation for Louisiana are all leaders within the Louisiana nonprofit funding landscape, and are crucial resources for anyone interested in foundation funding.

Use the Find Your Representative search tool offered through the state to determine your elected officials- you’ll find information about state government grants on your representative’s website. Below you’ll find a list of Louisiana grant resources. This list is always growing so please let us know about any resources we’ve missed. Thanks!

 

- Louisiana State Homepage

- US Senator John Kennedy

- US Senator Bill Cassidy, MD

- Louisiana Municipal Association

- Community Development Division of Administration

- Jefferson Parish Department of Community Development

 

- Louisiana Assistance Resource Center (LARC)

- Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities

- Louisiana Initiative for Nonprofit and Community Collaboration (LINCC)

- Community Development Works (a program of The Rapides Foundation)

- Louisiana Decentralized Arts Fund Program

- Louisiana eGrants

- The Data Center

- Center for Planning Excellence

- LSU Office of Research & Economic Development

- Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana

- Urban League of Louisiana

RECENT BLOGS
Writing for Impatient Readers
We have written the proposal. We believe it’s the most well-thought-out plan, carefully designed to have a huge impact on our target population. Yet if the reader’s mind wanders after a few minutes, or worse—they yawn—our proposal may be in trouble.
A Quick Review of Logic
As we state in our textbook, Grantsmanship: Program Planning & Proposal Writing, the grant proposal is a logical argument for funding. The logic of the the proposal flows from the logic of your Program design. You see a problem and you think of a way to fix that problem. The solution comes logically from your understanding of the problem. If there is a break in the logic, the program plan will appear to have flaws. This is especially critical when you are writing the grant request. The funder will know if there are flaws in the logic, and it will weaken your proposal.
Let's Talk About the Problem, Part 2
(or The Lack of a Program is Not the Problem) Planning programs proactively makes good sense. We plan programs that are compatible with our organizational mission, capabilities, and community needs. Sometimes, though, in real life a funding opportunity lands in our inbox and there may be pressure to apply. We will need to shift to reactive planning—not the most desirable approach.
LOUISIANA ARCHIVED TRAINING

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Jan 29 - Feb 2, 2018, Grantsmanship Training Program, Baton Rouge
Feb 13 - Feb 17, 2017, Grantsmanship Training Program, Baton Rouge
Feb 22 - 26, 2016, Grantsmanship Training Program, Baton Rouge
Mar 2 - Mar 6, 2015, Competing for Federal Grants, Baton Rouge
Mar 18 - Mar 19, 2014, Social Enterprise for Nonprofits, Baton Rouge
Feb 10 - Feb 14, 2014, Grantsmanship Training Program, Baton Rouge
February 4, 2013, Grantsmanship Training Program, Baton Rouge
January 23, 2012, Grantsmanship Training Program, Baton Rouge
January 31, 2011, Grantsmanship Training Program, Baton Rouge
March 18, 2009, Earned Income Strategies, Baton Rouge
November 30, 2009, Grantsmanship Training Program, Baton Rouge
January 28, 2008, Grantsmanship Training Program, Shreveport
April 21, 2008, Earned Income Strategies, Baton Rouge
May 19, 2008, Grantsmanship Training Program, New Orleans
November 17, 2008, Grantsmanship Training Program, Lake Charles
December 8, 2008, Earned Income Strategies, New Orleans
September 10, 2007, Earned Income Strategies, New Orleans
November 26, 2007, Grantsmanship Training Program, Baton Rouge
February 13, 2006, Grantsmanship Training Program, Monroe
July 17, 2006, New Business Ventures, Baton Rouge
November 6, 2006, Grantsmanship Training Program, New Orleans
April 18, 2005, Grantsmanship Training Program, New Orleans
March 15, 2004, Grantsmanship Training Program, New Orleans
June 7, 2004, Grantsmanship Training Program, New Orleans
July 12, 2004, Strategic Fundraising Workshop, New Orleans
July 26, 2004, Grantsmanship Training Program, Lafayette
December 6, 2004, Grantsmanship Training Program, Lake Charles
January 13, 2003, Grantsmanship Training Program, Lafayette
March 17, 2003, Grantsmanship Training Program, New Orleans
July 7, 2003, Grantsmanship Training Program, Shreveport
September 29, 2003, Grantsmanship Training Program, Mandeville
October 20, 2003, Grantsmanship Training Program, Lake Charles
February 4, 2002, Grantsmanship Training Program, Shreveport
February 25, 2002, Grantsmanship Training Program, Lake Charles
March 18, 2002, Grantsmanship Training Program, Lake Charles
March 18, 2002, Grantsmanship Training Program, New Orleans
May 20, 2002, Grantsmanship Training Program, New Orleans
August 26, 2002, Grantsmanship Training Program, Baton Rouge
November 4, 2002, Grantsmanship Training Program, Lafayette
March 19, 2001, Grantsmanship Training Program, New Orleans
March 26, 2001, Grantsmanship Training Program, Alexandria
July 16, 2001, Grantsmanship Training Program, Tallulah-Rayville
August 27, 2001, Grantsmanship Training Program, Baton Rouge
October 8, 2001, Grantsmanship Training Program, Lafayette
March 13, 2000, Grantsmanship Training Program, New Orleans
May 22, 2000, Grantsmanship Training Program, New Orleans
June 12, 2000, Grantsmanship Training Program, Monroe
September 11, 2000, Grantsmanship Training Program, Baton Rouge
October 11, 2000, Grant Proposal Workshop, New Orleans