The Foundation's list of available grants and applications are on this page. Beside each listing is a brief description of areas funded by the grants and other information. Representatives of nonprofits can begin applying for a grant through our online system by clicking on the link below.




Grantees must submit a final report using this form - {Download Form} 

Community Coffee Fund {DOWNLOAD PDF}
A corporate Donor Advised Field of Interest Fund of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation, the Community Coffee Fund seeks to support innovative programs that will measurably improve the results of pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade education.
Grant Range: $5,000 to $25,000
Application Deadlines: March 15, Sept. 15
Notification Dates: June 1, Dec 1

Credit Bureau of Baton Rouge {DOWNLOAD PDF}
The Credit Bureau of Baton Rouge Foundation’s (Foundation) purpose is to support, fund, present and participate in programs for schools, businesses and civic groups to educate the public about the consumer credit system and the wise use of consumer credit and to address other current and emerging community needs and opportunities.
Grant Range: $2,500 to $50,000
Application Deadline: Feb. 15
Notification Date: May 15

Every Kid a King {DOWNLOAD PDF}

The Every Kid a King Fund was established by Jim and Dana Bernhard and the Shaw Group in 2010 to support non-profits in Louisiana, focusing on the Greater Baton Rouge Area, that meet the immediate needs of disadvantaged children in the areas of welfare, health, and education.
Application Deadlines: Jan. 1, April 1, July 1, Oct. 1
Notification Dates: March 1, June 1, Sept. 1, Dec. 1

Farrnbacher Memorial Fund {DOWNLOAD PDF}
A Field of Interest Fund of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation, Farrnbacher Memorial Fund seeks to improve the lives of persons in East Baton Rouge Parish who are in need of eyecare but can't afford it.
Grant Range: $5,000 to $15,000
Application Deadlines: May 1, Nov. 1
Notification Dates: Aug. 1, Feb. 1

E.J. and Marjory B. Ourso Foundation {DOWNLOAD PDF}
The E. J. and Marjory B. Ourso Family Foundation supports South Louisiana, which has been good to the family over generations. The foundation provides grants to nonprofits that have new, creative or beneficial projects responding to the following program areas: education, health care, human services and religion.
Application Deadlines: March 15, June 15, Sept. 15, Dec. 15
Notification Dates: June 1, Sept. 1, Dec. 1, March 1

Powell Group Fund {DOWNLOAD PDF}
This fund makes grants in the areas of arts and humanities, community development, education, environment, health care and human services.
Application Deadlines: Feb. 1, Aug. 1
Notification Dates: April 15, Oct. 15

Turner Industries Fund {DOWNLOAD PDF}
The fund makes grants for arts and humanities, community development, education, environment, health care and human services. Grants range from $500 to $5,000.
Application Deadlines: Feb. 1, July 1 
Notification Date: March 15, Aug. 15 

Young Women's Christian Organization Fund {DOWNLOAD PDF}
The YWCO fund provides grants to improve the lives of women and girls in the greater Baton Rouge area.
Application Deadlines: Feb. 1, Aug. 1
Notification Dates: May 1, Nov. 1