Grants in Louisiana

Louisiana Council on the Arts

Project-based grants for arts programming, performances, exhibitions, and community engagement in Louisiana.

Arts & CultureCommunity DevelopmentEducation

Louisiana Arts Council General Operating Support

Louisiana Council on the Arts

General operating support grants for arts organizations in Louisiana. Funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and state appropriations.

Arts & CultureCommunity Development

Bayou Interfaith Shared Community Organizing Grant

environmental justicecommunity organizingGulf Coast

BISCO

Environmental justice organizing in Gulf Coast petrochemical corridor communities

$10K – $50K

2026-08-15

Mary Reynolds Babcock Rural South Grant

economic opportunitycivic engagementrural development

Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation

Economic opportunity and civic engagement in the rural South

$25K – $200K

2026-08-31

Deep South Center for EJ Community Grant

environmental justiceGulf Southcommunity health

Deep South Center for Environmental Justice

Environmental justice programs in Gulf South communities

$15K – $100K

2026-10-15

DRA LA Delta Development Grant

economic developmentinfrastructurerural development

Delta Regional Authority

Economic development and infrastructure funding for Delta region counties in LA

$25K – $250K

2026-12-31

Grant Details: Amounts and Deadlines

Grant Name	Funder	Amount	Deadline
Louisiana Arts Council Project Grants	Louisiana Council on the Arts	$1K - $25K	Jun 15, 2026
Louisiana Arts Council General Operating Support	Louisiana Council on the Arts	$1K - $25K	Jun 15, 2026
Bayou Interfaith Shared Community Organizing Grant	BISCO	$10K - $50K	Aug 15, 2026
Mary Reynolds Babcock Rural South Grant	Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation	$25K - $200K	Aug 31, 2026
Deep South Center for EJ Community Grant	Deep South Center for Environmental Justice	$15K - $100K	Oct 15, 2026
DRA LA Delta Development Grant	Delta Regional Authority	$25K - $250K	Dec 31, 2026

Top Grant Categories in Louisiana

Education31

General Purpose29

Health18

Community Development18

Public Safety14

Housing12

Community Development11

Infrastructure11

Workforce Development10

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Frequently Asked Questions: Louisiana Grants

How many grants are available in Louisiana?

There are currently 150 grants specifically tagged for Louisiana, plus 21,272 nationwide grants that organizations in Louisiana can also apply for.

What types of organizations can apply for Louisiana grants?

Nonprofits, small businesses, schools and school districts, universities, municipalities, tribal governments, healthcare organizations, and faith-based groups in Louisiana are all eligible for various grants. Each grant has specific eligibility requirements listed on its detail page.

How do I find grants I qualify for in Louisiana?

Use FindGrants' free discovery tool to answer a short questionnaire about your organization. The engine scores every grant against your profile and returns a ranked list of matches with fit scores and application guidance.

Are federal grants available to organizations in Louisiana?

Yes. In addition to Louisiana-specific funding, there are 21,272 federal and nationwide grants available to organizations in any state. Federal sources include Grants.gov, SAM.gov, NSF, and NIH.

What is the average grant size in Louisiana?

The average maximum award for Louisiana-tagged grants is $3.7M, with a median of $500K. Grant sizes range from under $5K for community micro-grants to over $1M for major federal programs.

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Grants in Louisiana

State Grants

150

National Grants

21,272

Avg. Award

$3.7M

Total Available

21,422

Louisiana Grants by Funding Source

Federal

Grants.gov, SAM.gov, NSF, NIH

State

Louisiana state agencies

Local

City and county programs

Private / Foundation

Foundation and corporate grants

Top Grants in Louisiana

Showing 6 of 150 grants in Louisiana, plus 21,272 nationwide grants

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Louisiana Arts Council Project Grants

Louisiana Council on the Arts

Project-based grants for arts programming, performances, exhibitions, and community engagement in Louisiana.

Arts & CultureCommunity DevelopmentEducation

Louisiana Arts Council General Operating Support

Louisiana Council on the Arts

General operating support grants for arts organizations in Louisiana. Funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and state appropriations.

Arts & CultureCommunity Development

Bayou Interfaith Shared Community Organizing Grant

environmental justicecommunity organizingGulf Coast

BISCO

Environmental justice organizing in Gulf Coast petrochemical corridor communities

$10K – $50K

2026-08-15

Mary Reynolds Babcock Rural South Grant

economic opportunitycivic engagementrural development

Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation

Economic opportunity and civic engagement in the rural South

$25K – $200K

2026-08-31

Deep South Center for EJ Community Grant

environmental justiceGulf Southcommunity health

Deep South Center for Environmental Justice

Environmental justice programs in Gulf South communities

$15K – $100K

2026-10-15

DRA LA Delta Development Grant