Annually, Community Foundation of North Louisiana accepts applications from eligible charitable organizations that serve the Caddo and Bossier communities through the Competitive Grants Process. This process is separated into three distinct categories based on the...

CFNLA celebrates 65 years of community philanthropy today with a heartfelt thanks to you, our supporters and partners. From 1961 to 2026 and beyond, we are Here For Good. On our 65th birthday, we are pleased to share the 2025 CFNLA Annual Report available at...

Community Foundation of North Louisiana is excited to announce Brandon Brown as the most recent addition to CFNLA’s seven-member Board of Directors. Brown is succeeding longtime board member the Honorable Jerry Edwards, Jr. Brown brings nearly two decades of legal and...

The Women’s Philanthropy Network (WPN) is a dynamic community of caring women who are dedicated to enhancing the lives of children in Caddo Parish. Founded in 2005, the WPN was established to enable local women of all generations and philanthropic capacities to...

In its 13th year, Give For Good, created by Community Foundation of North Louisiana, raised a record-breaking $2,955,485 for over 200 area nonprofits. Give For Good is an annual online giving day inviting everyone to participate in philanthropy and have a hand in...

Community Foundation of North Louisiana is pleased to announce it has awarded over $4.1 million to nonprofit organizations through its 2026 competitive grant cycle. CFNLA’s mission to promote philanthropy and improve the quality of life in North Louisiana includes a...

Lisa Johnson, a Certified Public Accountant with extensive experience as an audit manager and a strong history of nonprofit service, will join Community Foundation of North Louisiana (CFNLA) as Chief Financial Officer in June 2026. Johnson comes to CFNLA from...

Elected officials, business leaders, and early childhood champions gathered on February 10th, 2026, at Grandma’s Arms Child Development Center for a special Early Ed Month child care site visit. The site visit was hosted by Community Foundation of North Louisiana...

Community Foundation of North Louisiana is grateful you answered the call to strengthen our community through Early Childhood Education (ECE). Thanks to generous support from donors like you, CFNLA committed $1,620,000 in January 2026 for the ECE Fund for Caddo...

In the season of gratitude and giving, there are many occasions to give back on behalf of someone special in your life. This holiday season, honor your loved ones in a unique and meaningful way by donating to CFNLA’s Early Childhood Education Scholarship Initiative....