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ActiveCommunity Foundation of Southwest Louisiana · 2026

Out of the Blue Fund

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Agency: Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana
Funding: Not specified (grants provided through Catholic Charities)
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Not explicitly stated for direct government application, but serves a public safety function through law enforcement identification of needs. Grants are provided through Catholic Charities.

About This Grant

Out of the Blue Fund is sponsored by Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana. This fund promotes the relationship between law enforcement and citizens by allowing police officers to identify needs, such as children needing car seats, and provide vouchers for items. Catholic Charities then provides the items through grants from this fund.

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Boisture Scholarship * The Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation Fund * Autism Services of SWLA * Autism Services of SWLA Endowment Fund * Ben Terry Endowment Fund * Big Brothers Big Sisters SWLA Big Defender Fund * Bridge Builders for Life Fund * Calcasieu Historical Preservation Society Fund * Cameron Lions Club Charitable Foundation Fund * Chad Thielen Memorial Endowment Fund * City of Lake Charles Quality of Life Fund * City of Lake Charles Mayor's Armed Forces Commission Fund * City of Sulphur Enrichment Fund * City of Sulphur Military Veterans Fund * Gwen Higgins English Scholarship * Hector San Miguel Award * Help for the Homeless Fund * Historic Chennault AFB Fund * Hobo Hotel Endowment Fund * Hope Foundation SWLA Fund * Julie Nelson Women in Industry Fund * Kiwanis Club of South Lake Charles * Kyle Broussard Memorial Fund * LaGrange Athletic Education Fund * Lake Charles Kiwanis Charitable Fund * Orange Grove and Graceland Cemeteries Fund * Russel "Buddy Russ" Conrad Memorial Fund * Second Harvest Food Bank Fund * Westlake Community Enhancement Fund This Fund promotes the relationship between law enforcement and citizens.

Police officers will identify needs they see frequently, such as children in need of car seats, and provide vouchers to receive the item. Catholic Charities will provide the items through grants from the Out of the Blue Fund. _Donations to the Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana are processed by our affiliate, the Baton Rouge Area Foundation.

The link below leads to a page on their website.

_ ### tax identification number is 72-1508036 The Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation Fund Autism Services of SWLA Endowment Fund Big Brothers Big Sisters SWLA Big Defender Fund Bridge Builders for Life Fund Calcasieu Historical Preservation Society Fund Cameron Lions Club Charitable Foundation Fund Chad Thielen Memorial Endowment Fund City of Lake Charles Quality of Life Fund City of Lake Charles Mayor's Armed Forces Commission Fund City of Sulphur Enrichment Fund City of Sulphur Military Veterans Fund Gwen Higgins English Scholarship Historic Chennault AFB Fund Hobo Hotel Endowment Fund Hope Foundation SWLA Fund Julie Nelson Women in Industry Fund Kiwanis Club of South Lake Charles Kyle Broussard Memorial Fund LaGrange Athletic Education Fund Lake Charles Kiwanis Charitable Fund Orange Grove and Graceland Cemeteries Fund Russel "Buddy Russ" Conrad Memorial Fund Second Harvest Food Bank Fund Westlake Community Enhancement Fund Relief, Recovery and Rebuilding Housing Study for Calcasieu Parish Community Foundation Southwest Louisiana, P.

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Eligibility Requirements

Not explicitly stated for direct government application, but serves a public safety function through law enforcement identification of needs. Grants are provided through Catholic Charities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Out of the Blue Fund?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Not explicitly stated for direct government application, but serves a public safety function through law enforcement identification of needs. Grants are provided through Catholic Charities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

Who funds Out of the Blue Fund?

Out of the Blue Fund is funded by Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

How do I apply for Out of the Blue Fund?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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Quick Facts

Agency

Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana

Funding

Not specified (grants provided through Catholic Charities)

Deadline

Check Source

Status

Active

Eligibility

Not explicitly stated for direct government application, but serves a public safety function through law enforcement identification of needs. Grants are provided through Catholic Charities.