Grants
Our donors and their advisors also recommend grants from their donor advised funds, but nonprofits cannot request grants directly from these charitable funds.
Questions about Grantmaking? Call Lois Smyth of donor services at 225-387-6126 or email her at LSmyth@BRAF.org.
Grantees must submit a final report using this form - {Download Form}
Community Coffee Fund
A corporate Donor Advised Fund, the Community Coffee Fund seeks to support innovative programs that will measurably improve the results of pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade education.
Grant Availability: Not open at this time.
Credit Bureau of Baton Rouge {DOWNLOAD PDF}
The Credit Bureau of Baton Rouge Foundation's 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: March 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: April 1, July 1, Sept. 1, Jan. 1
Farrnbacher Memorial Fund {DOWNLOAD PDF}
A Field of Interest Fund, Farrnbacher Memorial Fund seeks to improve the lives of people 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
Parents as Teachers Initiative {DOWNLOAD PDF}
The Parents as Teachers Initiative funds nonprofits assisting parents and guardians in North Baton Rouge who are supporting the academic needs of their children.
Grant Range: Multi-year grants (2-3 years) of $10,000 to $50,000 per year.
Application Deadline: Sept. 30, 2012
Notification Date: Nov. 30, 2012
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: $500 to $5,000.
Application Deadlines: Feb. 1, July 1
Notification Date: April 15, Sept. 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
