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 once a year. Applications are submitted through the Community Foundation grant portal. The Grayson Foundation typically awards grants to programs serving disadvantaged populations in Shreveport-Bossier in the sectors of health, human […]

The 2026 Competitive Grant Cycle opens on August 1. Community Foundation is offering three Grant Applicant training sessions for all applicants. Training is optional, but is highly encouraged for first-time applicants.  Thursday, July 10 at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 24 at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 31 at 1:00 p.m. Please register for a session here. All sessions will be held in Community Central at […]

The 2026 Competitive Grant LOI opens on Friday, August 1, 2025. Learn more at cfnla.org/competitivegrants.

2025 Scott Griffin Award Applications Deadline: August 8 Community Foundation of North Louisiana will accept applications for the annual G. Scott Griffin Award starting July 21, 2025. The award, which features a cash prize of $1,000, will be given to a local artist who has contributed to the community through his or her art while […]

The deadline to submit a LOI for a 2026 Competitive Grant is Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 4 pm. Learn more at cfnla.org/competitivegrants.

Community Foundation will be closed Monday, September 1, 2025, for Labor Day.

Impact Grantmaking: The Tools We Use to Make Philanthropic Investments Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | 11:30-1:00 PM East Ridge Country Club | Gallery Room 1000 Stewart Drive, Shreveport, LA 71106 Join the Women’s Philanthropic Network and Community Foundation of North Louisiana on Wednesday, September 17, for our kickoff lunch and learn event. During this session, we will review […]

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 Capital, […]

Join us as we celebrate 20 years of WPN with a special announcement from CFNLA and performance by Caddo Magnet High School Choir. We welcome members and non-members to join us for an evening of fellowship, refreshments, and entertainment. Please register here.

Organizations may register for Give for Good 2026 beginning Monday, November 3, 2025. The deadline to register is Friday, December 5, 2025. Visit giveforgoodnla.org for details.