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Early Childhood Education Report shows need for focus on increasing local coordination
BRAF tasked by city leaders with exploring implementation of report’s recommendations Baton Rouge, LA – The City-Parish, East Baton Rouge Parish School System, and Baton Rouge Area Foundation today announced […]

2024 Impact Report
2024 Impact Report

BRAF hosts annual meeting of members
Organization issues awards for nonprofit and community leadership, celebrates top-5 year for philanthropy, elects new board members Baton Rouge, LA – The Baton Rouge Area Foundation today announced the appointment […]

BRAF’s Opportunity Data Project shines light on pathways to disrupt violent crime
Latest briefing reveals clear connection between justice involvement and low educational attainment; targeted interventions outlined in report. Baton Rouge, LA – The Baton Rouge Area Foundation has announced the release […]

Sasaki selected as Plan Baton Rouge III consultant
Internationally renowned firm will meld best practices with unique local needs to develop comprehensive plan for downtown. Baton Rouge, LA – Internationally renowned planning group Sasaki has been selected to lead […]

Three Firms Shortlisted for Downtown Master Plan
Baton Rouge civic leaders announced the planning firms shortlisted for the Plan Baton Rouge Phase III Master Plan, a comprehensive planning process aimed at revitalizing and enhancing downtown Baton Rouge. Community champions, the City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge, Downtown Development District, Visit Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge Area Chamber, and Baton Rouge Area Foundation have partnered to sponsor Plan Baton Rouge III. The plan will focus on the […]


2023 Annual Report
2023 Annual Report

Aaliyah Bilal named winner of the 17th annual Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence.
Baton Rouge, LA – The Baton Rouge Area Foundation today announced that Aaliyah Bilal’s TEMPLE FOLK is the winner of the 17th annual Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence. This prestigious award, […]