The United Way Southwest Louisiana has announced the Summer Impact Grant to expand and deepen services for children and youth ages 5-18 in Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron and Jeff Davis parishes.
Donor Name: United Way of Southwest Louisiana
State: Louisiana
County: Allen Parish (LA), Beauregard Parish (LA), Calcasieu Parish (LA), Cameron Parish (LA), Jefferson Davis Parish (LA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/13/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Focus areas include, but are not limited to: arts, advocacy, dance, athletics, leadership, literacy and STEM. Grant funds will be used to offset tuittion costs for low to moderate income (ALICE) families during the summer months.
Funding Information
The maximum grant award amount per organization is up to $5,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Proposals must be submitted by organizations registered and in good standing, with the Louisiana Secretary of State.
- Faith-based organizations are invited to apply.
- Organizations are encouraged to give priority to households falling below the ALICE Threshold. ALICE | United Way Southwest Louisiana (unitedwayswla.org)
- Proposed projects must be designed to be completed within the date range of June 1 to August 15, 2026.
- Tuition funds must be used to assist youth ages 5-18
- Organizations must operate within the 5-parish area (Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jeff Davis)
- Funds must be used to provide program tuition assistance to low to moderate-income households if awarded.
For more information, visit UWSL.
