The Grayson Foundation is a private foundation that is committed to improving the quality of life in Shreveport-Bossier. The Grayson Foundation accepts grant applications twice annually, however, organizations may apply only once every twelve months. Applications are submitted through the Community Foundation grant portal. The Grayson Foundation is now accepting applications for the fall grant […]

Accurate data is essential to help our community set priorities, track progress, formulate policy, and allocate resources. To help drive change in our area, the Community Foundation has been tracking data and publishing Community Counts since 2008. Data for the Shreveport-Bossier Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is collected and tracked in six categories – Population, Economics, Human […]

Join CFNLA and the Women’s Philanthropy Network for a screening of MY ASCENSION, a documentary about suicide prevention for teens. The screening will be held at Robinson Film Center in the Willis-Knighton Theatre on Tuesday, October 17th starting at 5:30 PM. At 16 years old, varsity cheerleader Emma Benoit attempted to end her life. MY […]

Join us for the Crisis Response Stakeholder Panel Discussion with Q&A on Thursday, November 2nd at BHP Billiton YMCA, hosted by Community Foundation of North Louisiana (CFNLA) and Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse (CADA). CADA has been named the provider for Crisis Response Services in Region 7, and it will change the way our […]

Join CFNLA and the Women's Philanthropy Network for a presentation by Dr. Charles Zeanah about the effects trauma has on early brain development. Dr. Zeanah is the Vice Chair of Tulane School of Medicine's Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the Executive Director of The Institute of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health. He […]

Parents and caregivers with young children are invited to a gratitude gathering to share good food and fun with friends and family. Join Step Forward's Growing Children and LSU Ag Center as we try healthier versions of our holiday favorites while making lasting memories with the people we are thankful for. Story Time | Music […]

Community Foundation of North Louisiana will ensure your year-end giving is simple, easy, effective, and meaningful. Donations to charitable organizations like CFNLA are deductible for donors who itemize when filing tax returns. We work with you and your tax advisor to achieve the maximum impact for the causes you care about. As you make your […]