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Find similar grantsCommunity Impact Award is sponsored by Central Louisiana Community Foundation. This award supports high-impact projects or initiatives that enhance Central Louisiana and improve the quality of life for its residents.
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The Central Louisiana Community Impact Fund was established in 2009 to provide monetary support for high-impact projects or initiatives that enhance Central Louisiana and improve the quality of life for its residents. Grant amounts range from $25,000 to $100,000.
The Impact Award is designed to promote innovative philanthropic projects with strong potential for broad community impact and benefits that are sustainable beyond the funding period. The selection committee seeks fresh ideas that address recognized community-wide issues. NEW APPLICATION PROCESS FOR 2026 We’re changing the way nonprofit organizations apply for the Impact Award in 2026!
A Letter of Intent (LOI) is now required before the application period opens. Only selected organizations will be invited to submit a full application. This new process helps ensure that organizations are applying for projects and initiatives that meet the specific criteria for the Impact Award.
We will be awarding up to $100,000 to in 2026. Organizations may request $25,000-$100,000.
May 1 – June 15: Nonprofit organizations submit Letters of Intent through our Grants Portal June 26 : 7–10 organizations invited to apply July 1 – July 31 : Impact Award application period for invited organizations August: Finalists make presentations to the Selection Committee Grants are awarded to 501(c)3 & 501(c)19 organizations serving the 12 parishes of Central Louisiana that CLCF serves.
Please review the following exclusions before submitting your Letter of Intent: Organizations awarded the Impact Award in the previous year are not eligible for this grant initiative Annual fundraising campaigns or events Creation of, or addition to, endowment funds Payment of debt or legal settlements Political or partisan purposes LETTER OF INTENT & APPLICATION PORTAL To complete your Letter of Intent, please use the application portal linked below.
For help with the portal, please refer to the tutorial linked below. Only invited organizations will have access to the full application after all Letters of Intent have been reviewed. For more information about the Community Impact Award please contact the Foundation’s office at 318-445-7702 or e mcgruder@clcf.
net 2010: Children’s Advocacy Center – Mobile Therapy Unit 2011: Alexandria Museum of Art – Art Education Program 2012: Central Louisiana AIDS Support Services – Mobile Testing Unit 2013: United Way of Central Louisiana – Family Justice Center 2014: Hands Over Hearts – Youth & Community CPR Training 2015: Food Bank of Central Louisiana: Good Food Project 2016: Central Louisiana Coalition to Prevent Homelessness: Continuum of Care Program 2017: Re-Entry Solutions and Red River Charter Academy 2018: Fostering Community 2019: B22 Rock Steady Boxing, Beyond a Spectrum, Alexandria Museum of Art 2020: Children's Advocacy Network - Child Trafficking Mobile Unit 2021: The Food Bank of Central Louisiana and Manna House 2022: Ben D.
Johnson Educational Center and Fostering Community 2023: LSU Agricultural Center 4H Camp, Bunkie Community Development Corporation and Centennial Cultural Center, Inc. 2024: St. Mary's Residential Community & Services, Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce Thank you for your information. We will get back to you soon.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(19) organizations serving the 12 parishes of Central Louisiana. Organizations awarded in the previous year are not eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $25,000 to $100,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 31, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Community Impact Award is funded by Central Louisiana Community Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Louisiana. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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