Community Foundation of North Louisiana aims to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of our community through proactive and strategic grantmaking. Since inception, CFNLA has granted over $146 million to nonprofit organizations. Grants are awarded in a variety of ways, including competitive grants, donor advised grants, scholarships, and Give For Good.
This year, Community Foundation of North Louisiana is pleased to announce it has awarded over $3.8 million to nonprofit organizations through its competitive grant cycle.
The annual CFNLA competitive grant process is rigorous, and not all applicants receive funding. Applicants must provide up-to-date financial information, an organizational budget, a program budget, and proof of liability insurance. Applicants are also required to provide detailed information on the program outcomes they expect to achieve, the outcomes they have achieved in the past, and their plan for sustaining the program in the future. After scoring all applications, the CFNLA Board of Directors makes final grant decisions each April.
To effect positive change in our community, CFNLA researches community issues and seeks grantees funding with proven programs. As a result of the data presented in Community Counts, the majority of competitive grants were awarded to programs addressing poverty, educational attainment, and health. This full list of 2025 competitive grantees is now available at cfnla.org/grants.
In addition to grants, CFNLA is pleased to present its newest Annual Report. In our pursuit to strengthen community through philanthropy, the Community Foundation is committed to transparency and accessibility. Each year, CFNLA issues an Annual Report giving an overview of the work and financials of CFNLA. The 2024 Annual Report: Building a Brighter Future is now available at cfnla.org/financials.