Grants in Louisiana: 36+ Funding Opportunities

Organizations in Louisiana can access federal grants open to all states, Louisiana-specific state agency funding, regional foundation awards, and corporate giving programs. GrantAQ tracks every active grant available to Louisiana nonprofits, schools, municipalities, and small businesses — and uses AI to match your organization to the funding you actually qualify for.

36+

Grants Available

$13.7M

Total Funding Tracked

$570K

Average Award

LA

State

Top Funding Categories in Louisiana

generalphilanthropyscience_researcheducationhealth

Active Grants in Louisiana

Entergy Charitable Foundation — Grants Program
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Entergy Charitable Foundation

Entergy Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in New Orleans, LA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $11,496,542 in grants. Total assets: $39,529,061. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Marshall Legacy Foundation — Grants Program
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Marshall Legacy Foundation

Marshall Legacy Foundation is a private foundation based in Metairie, LA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $13,430,000 in grants. Total assets: $31,714,020. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Goldring Family Foundation — Grants Program
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Goldring Family Foundation

Goldring Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Metairie, LA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $10,337,855 in grants. Total assets: $134,968,436. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Gayle And Tom Benson Charitablefoundation — Grants Program
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Gayle And Tom Benson Charitablefoundation

Gayle And Tom Benson Charitablefoundation is a private foundation based in Metairie, LA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $7,413,633 in grants. Total assets: $47,114. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
The Alta And John Franks Foundation — Grants Program
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The Alta And John Franks Foundation

The Alta And John Franks Foundation is a private foundation based in Shreveport, LA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,344,690 in grants. Total assets: $80,031,833. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Arlene And Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation — Grants Program
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Arlene And Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation

Arlene And Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Violet, LA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,598,286 in grants. Total assets: $94,413,235. Primary focus area: philanthropy. This foundation makes grants to individuals as well as organizations. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Joe W & Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation — Grants Program
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Joe W & Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation

Joe W & Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation is a private foundation based in Metairie, LA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $4,275,313 in grants. Total assets: $122,250,395. Primary focus area: education. This foundation makes grants to individuals as well as organizations. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Stuller Family Foundation — Grants Program
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Stuller Family Foundation

Stuller Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Lafayette, LA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $4,908,815 in grants. Total assets: $137,612,464. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Edward G Schlieder Educational Foundation — Grants Program
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Edward G Schlieder Educational Foundation

Edward G Schlieder Educational Foundation is a private foundation based in New Orleans, LA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $3,627,959 in grants. Total assets: $54,787,072. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Louisiana Foundation — Grants Program
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Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Louisiana Foundation

Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Louisiana Foundation is a private foundation based in Baton Rouge, LA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $3,465,163 in grants. Total assets: $26,472,093. Primary focus area: public safety. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Booth Bricker Fund — Grants Program
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Booth Bricker Fund

Booth Bricker Fund is a private foundation based in New Orleans, LA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $3,002,585 in grants. Total assets: $38,500,365. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Baptist Community Ministries — Grants Program
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Baptist Community Ministries

Baptist Community Ministries is a private foundation based in New Orleans, LA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $9,727,026 in grants. Total assets: $322,701,857. Primary focus area: education. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Zemurray Foundation — Grants Program
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Zemurray Foundation

Zemurray Foundation is a private foundation based in New Orleans, LA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $6,552,671 in grants. Total assets: $104,988,637. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
The Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust — Grants Program
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The Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust

The Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Metairie, LA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,530,350 in grants. Total assets: $57,729,637. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Eye Ear Nose & Throat Foundation — Grants Program
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Eye Ear Nose & Throat Foundation

Eye Ear Nose & Throat Foundation is a private foundation based in New Orleans, LA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $4,342,297 in grants. Total assets: $50,261,617. Primary focus area: health. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Helis Foundation — Grants Program
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Helis Foundation

Helis Foundation is a private foundation based in New Orleans, LA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,429,976 in grants. Total assets: $82,370,168. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Marshall Heritage Foundation — Grants Program
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Marshall Heritage Foundation

Marshall Heritage Foundation is a private foundation based in Metairie, LA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $3,335,000 in grants. Total assets: $19,779,532. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Zuschlag Family Foundation — Grants Program
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Zuschlag Family Foundation

Zuschlag Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Lafayette, LA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $375,000 in grants. Total assets: $1,590,133. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $100KRolling deadline
Greater New Orleans Foundation
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Greater New Orleans Foundation

New Orleans

Up to $100KRolling deadline
George Helen And Harold Wainerfoundation — Grants Program
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George Helen And Harold Wainerfoundation

George Helen And Harold Wainerfoundation is a private foundation based in Metairie, LA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $210,000 in grants. Total assets: $6,720,092. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $100KRolling deadline
Good Forever Foundation — Grants Program
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Good Forever Foundation

Good Forever Foundation is a private foundation based in New Orleans, LA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $275,000 in grants. Total assets: $4,052,549. Primary focus area: science research. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $100KRolling deadline
Collins C Diboll Private Foundation — Grants Program
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Collins C Diboll Private Foundation

Collins C Diboll Private Foundation is a private foundation based in New Orleans, LA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $777,500 in grants. Total assets: $17,928,701. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $100KRolling deadline
Camilla Carter Cox And Carter Cox Jr Charitable Tr — Grants Program
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Camilla Carter Cox And Carter Cox Jr Charitable Tr

Camilla Carter Cox And Carter Cox Jr Charitable Tr is a private foundation based in West Monroe, LA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $310,000 in grants. Total assets: $5,837,029. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $100KRolling deadline
Baton Rouge Area Foundation
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Baton Rouge Area Foundation

Baton Rouge

Up to $75KRolling deadline

Frequently Asked Questions: Louisiana Grants

What types of grants are available in Louisiana?

Louisiana organizations can access federal grants (open to all states), Louisiana-specific state agency grants, regional foundation grants, and local community foundation awards. Federal programs represent the largest pool; state agency grants often have shorter application cycles and local preference.

Do I need to be incorporated in Louisiana to apply for state grants?

For most Louisiana state agency grants, yes — organizations must be registered to do business in Louisiana and often must demonstrate primary service delivery within the state. Federal grants are open regardless of incorporation state, provided your program serves eligible populations.

How do I find Louisiana state grant opportunities?

Louisiana state agency grants are published through the state grants portal, individual agency websites (health department, arts commission, housing finance agency, etc.), and GrantAQ's aggregated database. GrantAQ pulls all active state grants alongside federal and foundation opportunities so you see everything in one place.

What is the deadline cycle for Louisiana grants?

Louisiana state grant deadlines vary widely by agency. Many education and health grants align with the state fiscal year (often July 1). Community development grants may have spring deadlines. Federal grants follow agency-specific cycles. GrantAQ tracks all deadlines and sends alerts before they close.

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