American Electric Power Foundation Higher Education Grants in Louisiana
Higher education institutions and other eligible 501(c)(3) organizations in Louisiana can seek funding for STEM education, basic needs like housing and hunger, and social justice initiatives. Grants from American Electric Power Foundation help colleges, universities, and related nonprofits within the AEP service territory or with broader regional or national reach advance post-secondary education and community well-being.
American Electric Power Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Education
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth through education, scholarships, or welfare programs in Louisiana and beyond can seek up to US $15,000 for projects benefiting children and students. The Dan Paul Foundation supports higher education scholarships, early childhood development, youth enrichment, and related initiatives that advance the health, development, and welfare of young people.
The Dan Paul Foundation
State Farm Foundation Education Grants in Louisiana
Higher education institutions and other eligible education, government, and nonprofit organizations in Louisiana can seek funding for safety, community development, and education initiatives. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help support higher education, K–12 academic performance and STEM, and pathways for college and career success, including programs that strengthen community resilience and economic opportunity.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Louisiana Cultural Programs Funding via Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit cultural institutions in Louisiana and across the U.S. can apply for the Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant, awarding more than US $100,000 for arts and science programs. Funding supports program, capital, and limited general or endowment needs, with priority for arts education, artist development, and STEAM initiatives that reach broad audiences, including higher education partners.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Education Grants in Louisiana
Higher education and community-focused nonprofits in Louisiana can seek funding for health, education, and community initiatives that expand equitable care and learning opportunities. Focused on health and welfare, education, and community support, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations to apply for projects like STEM programming, food pantries, and healthcare services for underserved populations.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Education Programs
Higher education institutions and accredited charities in Louisiana working on science education, youth services, or community development can access funding through La Roche’s corporate donations program. Grants from La Roche help organizations worldwide with humanitarian, educational, environmental, and contemporary arts projects that promote sustainable development and can actively involve local Roche affiliates and employees.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants
Louisiana higher education institutions and nonprofits serving marginalized communities can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation for health, education, and humanitarian programs. Organizations working on healthcare access, medical education, literacy, or social services may be eligible, including initiatives benefiting women, children, and vulnerable populations in the U.S. and internationally.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Louisiana Education
Higher education and other educational 501(c)(3) organizations in Louisiana can seek funding for charitable, scientific, medical, or educational programs that serve U.S. communities. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help soundly managed nonprofits expand services with broad impact, which may benefit colleges, universities, and related post-secondary initiatives meeting its criteria.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Humanitarian Funding for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those with higher education or training programs, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $250,000. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation help Louisiana and other eligible locations support poverty alleviation, disability services, disaster relief, and related human and social services, with a focus on smaller, non-sectarian organizations.
Gupta Family Foundation
Louisiana Higher Education Funding via Collins Diboll Foundation
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Higher education and arts-focused 501(c)(3) organizations in Louisiana can apply for Collins C. Diboll Private Foundation grants, with awards ranging from US $1,000 - US $250,000 for one-year or multi-year projects. Funding supports sustainable community improvement in Greater New Orleans through higher education, culture, arts, and health initiatives.
Collins C. Diboll Private Foundation
South Arts Accessibility Grants in Louisiana
Applications due Sep 4, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) arts organizations, higher education institutions, government units, and tribal communities in Louisiana can receive US $500 - US $2,500 to make arts programs more accessible for people with disabilities. South Arts supports costs like accessible materials, assistive services, staff training, and modest facility enhancements; BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, disability-led, rural, and first-time applicants are prioritized.
South Arts, Inc.
Education and Youth Funding for Nonprofits from Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on education, youth services, or related programs in Louisiana and beyond can seek $1,000 - US $10,000 to advance their work. With a mission to support life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, Hansen Family Foundation funds projects in education, children’s services, humanitarian aid, and other community-focused causes worldwide.
Hansen Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Education Grants in Louisiana
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Higher education and other education-focused nonprofits in Louisiana can seek funding to develop storytelling projects that highlight their community impact. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation supports registered 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits working in education, preservation, or wellness, offering more than US $50,000 to share transformational work across its three program pillars.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Louisiana Rural Facilities Funding via USDA
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Public bodies, community-based nonprofits, and Federally Recognized Tribes in rural Louisiana can use this program to construct, purchase, or improve essential community facilities and equipment. Focused on rural development, USDA: Rural Development invites eligible communities to enhance health, public safety, education, and community support infrastructure, which may include higher-education-related facilities and services.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Rural Microenterprise Funding for Nonprofits from USDA
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofits, federally recognized tribes, and higher education institutions in rural Louisiana can apply for USDA’s Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program, with awards up to US $500,000 for microloan revolving funds and technical assistance. Funding supports working capital, debt refinancing, equipment, and real estate improvements for very small rural businesses with 10 or fewer employees.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Robinson Foundation Grants for Louisiana Education
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Louisiana 501(c)(3) organizations active for over three years and serving higher education or related educational needs in the Southern region can seek program support, not capital projects. Robinson Foundation supports education, children and families, poverty relief, disaster relief, health, animal welfare, veterans, conservation, and religious initiatives with single-year funding focused on tangible, meaningful impact.
Robinson Foundation
Capital Project Funding for Nonprofits from Ash Grove Charitable Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Higher education and community-focused 501(c)(3) public charities in Louisiana can seek funding for capital building and renovation projects, as well as related programs. Grants from Ash Grove Charitable Foundation support nature conservation, secondary and post-secondary STEM education, skilled trades pathways, and community gathering spaces, with awards up to US $25,000 depending on project type.
Ash Grove Charitable Foundation
Louisiana Education Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Duly registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Louisiana can seek support for programs in community services, environmental conservation, and peacebuilding. Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides flexible funding that higher education institutions or partners may use for initiatives that advance community impact, environmental stewardship, or conflict resolution work connected to their missions.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Community and Environment Grants for Nonprofits from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Louisiana seeking support for environmental or human services programs can apply for Lawrence Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help higher education and community-focused entities with unrestricted operating or program funding, including reasonable indirect costs, when their work fits the foundation’s stated priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Higher Education Funding for U.S. Nonprofits via Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
IRS-qualified nonprofit organizations in Louisiana and across the U.S. can seek funding for higher education, skills-training, and related community programs. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation offers US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support colleges, universities, and other post-secondary initiatives, as well as youth, disability, environmental, cultural, and community-based projects where modest grants have strong impact.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Louisiana Communities
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides Louisiana 501(c)(3) nonprofits with funding for basic needs, community vitality, and volunteer-driven programs. U.S.-based organizations working on hunger relief, housing and shelters, financial literacy, workforce readiness, or cultural and arts enrichment may be eligible, with priority given where Ameriprise volunteers are actively engaged.
Ameriprise Financial
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving local communities in Louisiana and other areas with an O’Reilly Auto Parts presence can seek project, operating, or capital support for community-quality-of-life programs. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation prioritizes economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, and disaster relief, which may benefit organizations connected to higher education initiatives or partnerships.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities Grants for Louisiana Humanities Programs
Applications due Apr 17, 2027
Louisiana higher education institutions and other eligible nonprofits offering public humanities programming in Louisiana can access funding through the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities for initiatives such as festivals, exhibitions, digital projects, speaker series, and educational programs. Projects must feature humanities scholars, engage public audiences, include community involvement, and may receive US $1,000 - US $5,000.
Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities
Union Pacific Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Louisiana higher education and 501(c)(3) nonprofits can access funding through Union Pacific Foundation for safety, workforce development, community vitality, and environmental sustainability projects. Organizations serving Louisiana communities on Union Pacific’s service list, including youth STEM and workforce readiness, emergency response, cultural, basic needs, or environmental programs, may receive US $5,000 - US $30,000 for direct services and capacity building.
Union Pacific Foundation
Louisiana Rural Development Funding via USDA
Applications due Jun 15, 2027
Rural public entities and nonprofit higher education institutions in Louisiana can use these grants to provide technical assistance, training, and infrastructure support for small rural businesses. With a mission to strengthen rural economies, USDA: Rural Development offers US $10,000 - US $500,000 for activities like business counseling, incubators, revolving loan funds, and community economic development.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Mutual of America Foundation Grants for Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Louisiana with strong, replicable community partnerships addressing significant social issues can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award. This U.S.-wide competition honors collaborations among public, private, and social sector partners, so higher education institutions with community-focused initiatives may be eligible if they operate as equal partners in these efforts.
Mutual Of America Foundation