The Baton Rouge Area Foundation is pleased to announce a competitive pilot grant opportunity for local nonprofits working in the early childhood education or community safety sectors.
Donor Name: Baton Rouge Area Foundation
State: Louisiana
County: Ascension Parish (LA), East Baton Rouge Parish (LA), East Feliciana Parish (LA), Iberville Parish (LA), Livingston Parish (LA), Pointe Coupee Parish (LA), West Baton Rouge Parish (LA), West Feliciana Parish (LA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/30/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Project and Program Areas
- Community Safety: programs and services focused on violence intervention or prevention are eligible to apply. Projects and programs can include but are not limited to:
- Youth development and support
- Violence prevention and intervention
- Community well-being and support
- Safety and advocacy
- Economic empowerment and crisis support
- Early Childhood (birth to five): programs and services for children, parents, families, and caregivers are also eligible to apply. Projects and programs can include but are not limited to:
- Access to quality early learning
- Early childhood care health, development and well-being
- Early childhood workforce capacity building and support
- Curriculum and instructional support
- Facilities and infrastructure
- Community inclusivity
- Parental and caregiver support programs
- Health and developmental screenings
- Transition to kindergarten
- Innovative models and research
- Advocacy and policy change.
Funding Information
This grant offers a one-time award ranging from $5,000 to $25,000.
Eligible Uses of funds
Eligible fund uses include:
- Unrestricted Funding Support – provides organizations with the funding needed to cover operational costs and overhead, ensuring that their fundamental functions can thrive in support of their larger mission.
- Project Support – provides funding that specifically aids in the implementation of new or existing initiatives. This could include a wide range of projects aligned to the identified funding areas.
- Capital Costs Assistance – provides funding support for facility or infrastructure needs that directly contribute to the provision of programs and services and benefits the organization’s mission overall.
Eligible Service Areas
- Applications will be considered for:
- Organizations with established programs and services within the Capital Region
- Organizations looking to expand their programs into the Capital Region
- The Capital Region for this grant opportunity is defined as:
- Ascension Parish
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- East Feliciana Parish
- Iberville Parish
- Livingston Parish
- Pointe Coupee Parish
- West Baton Rouge Parish
- West Feliciana Parish.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations must be a registered 501(c)(3) organization or a public agency, such as a school district or library.
- Organizations must be in good standing under state and federal IRS guidelines.
- Organizations should have a demonstrated history, commitment, and track record in one or more areas identified within the grant focus areas.
- Organizations must have been operational for at least two years.
For more information, visit Baton Rouge Area Foundation.
