Competitive Grants Applications Open - Primary and Arts Grant Categories
2026-08-01 - 2026-08-21
Competitive Grants Application Timeline

Stage One (Letter of Intent) for Primary Grants and Arts Grants ONLY opens August 1 at 8 a.m. CST and closes August 21 at 4 p.m. CST.
For those invited to Stage Two in the Primary Grants and Arts Grants categories, the application opens October 15 at 8 a.m. CST and closes November 15 at 4 p.m. CST.
For those that wish to apply in the Small Organization Grants category, the application opens October 15 at 8 a.m. CST and closes November 15 at 4 p.m. CST.
Grant recipients will be announced in April.
Funds will be available June 1 or later.

Learn more at cfnla.org/competitivegrants/.

Step Forward’s The Parent Talk: August 8
2026-08-08 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | The Highland Center Gymnasium, 520 Olive Street, Shreveport, LA, 71104, United States
Step Forward, in collaboration with Humana Healthy Horizons in Louisiana, the Louisiana Childhood Adversity Resilience Education Network (LA CARE Network), and Basic Necessities presents: The Parent Talk.

Empowering parents and caregivers is crucial for fostering a supportive environment that cultivates resilience in children and decreases the impact of toxic stress. The Parent Talk provides a safe space where parents and caregivers can gain insights into the effects of adversity and toxic stress on children’s development. By sharing daily challenges, learning self-care practices, and discussing support for their children’s social-emotional development, participants can develop effective strategies for building family resilience. Lunch and door prizes will be provided.
Location: The Highland Center Gymnasium, 520 Olive Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71104
Please register here.
For questions, contact Carla Burgos at burgos@cfnla.org or 318-221-0582.

Labor Day - CFNLA Office Closed
2026-09-07
CFNLA will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026, for Labor Day.

Community Counts 2026
2026-09-23 17:30 - 18:30 | Noel Memorial Library at LSUS, 1 University Place, Shreveport, LA, 71115, United States
Please join Community Foundation of North Louisiana on Wednesday, September 23, for Community Counts 2026, CFNLA’s annual report on the quality of life in Shreveport-Bossier. Dr. Dave Norris, Senior Vice President for Innovation and Advancement and the CEO of the University Foundation at Louisiana Tech University, will present this year’s data report card for Shreveport-Bossier.
The event is free to attend; however, we kindly ask that you register HERE.

Competitive Grants Applications Open - Small Grant Category
2026-10-15 - 2026-11-15
Competitive Grants Application Timeline

For those that wish to apply in the Small Organization Grants category, the application opens October 15 at 8 a.m. CST and closes November 15 at 4 p.m. CST.
Grant recipients will be announced in April.
Funds will be available June 1 or later.

Learn more at cfnla.org/competitivegrants/.

Step Forward's The Parent Talk: November 7
2026-11-07 10:00 - 12:00 | The Highland Center Gymnasium, 520 Olive Street, Shreveport, LA, 71104, United States

Give For Good 2027 Nonprofit Registration Open
2026-11-09
Give For Good returns on Tuesday, May 4, 2027! Organizations may register for Give For Good 2027 beginning Monday, November 9, 2026. The deadline to register is Friday, December 4, 2026. More details regarding registration will be available at giveforgoodnla.org in the fall of 2026. Make sure you are signed up to receive email notices about Give For Good registration and important updates. Sign up here.

Thanksgiving Holiday - CFNLA Office Closed
2026-11-26 - 2026-11-27
CFNLA will be closed on Thursday, November 26, 2026, and Friday, November 27, 2026, for Thanksgiving.

Give For Good 2027 Nonprofit Registration Deadline
2026-12-04

Christmas Holiday - CFNLA Office Closed
2026-12-23 - 2026-12-25
CFNLA will be closed on Wednesday, December 23, 2026, through Friday, December 25, 2026, for Christmas.

Give For Good 2027
2027-05-04
Give For Good Returns for its 14th Year of Giving!

North Louisiana’s largest day of philanthropy, Give For Good, returns on Tuesday, May 4, 2027. Powered by Community Foundation of North Louisiana (CFNLA), Give For Good is an online day of giving that has raised over $27 million in critical unrestricted funding for participating local nonprofits since 2014.
In 2026, more than 4,200 community donors raised a record-breaking $2.95 million for 232 local nonprofits. In 2027, CFNLA is challenging the community to surpass last year’s donations!
CFNLA hosts Give For Good as part of its mission to increase local philanthropy and enhance the quality of life in North Louisiana. Give For Good’s online platform provides each nonprofit with a customized giving page where the organization can share its mission, programs, needs, and volunteer opportunities. Donors can easily browse, search, and filter participating organizations by sector or location, much like an online shopping experience. Organizations participating will be available on the Give For Good website on January 1, 2027.
During checkout, donors can also contribute to the Lagniappe Fund, a bonus pool that boosts donations made to participating nonprofits on a pro-rata basis. Participating nonprofits are also eligible to win special Give For Good prizes throughout the giving event. In 2026, more than $290,000 was awarded through the Lagniappe Fund and prizes to participating organizations!
With a minimum donation amount of only $10, Give For Good empowers everyone to be a philanthropist. All donations are 100% tax deductible, and there is no fee for nonprofits to participate in Give For Good. CFNLA receives no proceeds from the event.
Give For Good Day is May 4, 2027, with early giving opening on April 20, 2027. CFNLA invites our entire community to join us as partners in philanthropy this year as we work to raise unrestricted dollars to support our amazing participating nonprofits through Give For Good!

Save the date for May 4, 2027. Learn more and how to get involved at giveforgoodnla.org.
