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BRAF Announces Inaugural Impact Grant Recipients

$300,000 distributed to nonprofits working in education, safety. Baton Rouge, LA – The Baton Rouge Area Foundation today announced that grant funding has been issued to 19 nonprofits working locally […]

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 […]

Baton Rouge Leaders Gather

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 […]

Downtown Baton Rouge buildings next to the Mississippi River

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 […]