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Community Water Enrichment Fund (CWEF) is sponsored by Louisiana Division of Administration, Office of Community Development. The Community Water Enrichment Fund (CWEF) provides funding to units of local government in Louisiana for the rehabilitation, improvement, and construction of community water systems to ensure access to safe and clean drinking water.
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Community Water Enrichment Fund - Louisiana Division of Administration Community Water Enrichment Fund Community Water Enrichment Fund CWEF was established in the 2008 Louisiana regular legislative session by way of HB 926 (Act 513).
Its intent is to provide a source of funding to aid units of local government solely for the purpose of rehabilitation, improvement, and construction projects for community water systems to provide safe and clean drinking water. Funds have been appropriated for FY 2025-2026 for the CWEF program. The per parish allocation amount is $156,000.
Applications will be accepted from November 3, 2025, through February 28, 2026. All municipalities and parishes within the state of Louisiana that are identified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as non-entitlement communities are eligible to apply for assistance. Funds awarded can only be used for rehabilitation, improvement, and construction projects for community water systems.
Reasonable engineering costs (10% of grant award for basic engineering services if associated with construction and 3% for inspection services) are also eligible. Previously incurred debt, improvements to private property, on-going salaries, overtime for government employees, administration, engineering-only or planning-only projects are not eligible activities under this program. Fire hydrants-only will also be ineligible.
Fire hydrants must be included within a water line rehabilitation or extension project. Generators, hand/power tools, water line locators, heavy-duty equipment used for digging, all chemicals, and incidental supplies are not eligible. Maximum grant ceiling amounts are based on the following population ranges: Villages (1-999) up to $25,000.
Towns (1,000-4,999) up to $35,000. Cities (5,000-35,000) up to $50,000. Parishes up to $100,000.
(If a parish’s incorporated communities’ combined maximum ceiling amounts are less than the allocation for the entire parish area, the parish can then apply for more than $100,000.) Click here for the Administrative Rules for CWEF published in accordance with Act 513 of the 2008 Regular Legislative Session and Administrative Procedures Act in January, 2020.
Applications, except for emergencies, will only be accepted through the online portal. The portal and the access form to the portal can be found on the Application and Forms page . All forms for this program can be found under Application and Forms .
1201 N. Third St. Suite 7-210
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: All municipalities and parishes within Louisiana that are identified by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as non-entitlement communities are eligible to apply. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $156,000 per parish allocation; maximum grant ceilings: Villages (1-999) up to $25,000; Towns (1,000-4,999) up to $35,000; Cities (5,000-35,000) up to $50,000; Parishes up to $100,000. Emergency grants up to $300,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Community Water Enrichment Fund (CWEF) is funded by Louisiana Division of Administration, Office of Community Development. 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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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.