The Foundation has two types of grants available:

Mini Opportunity Grants
Mini Opportunity Grants are intended to support projects of one year or less. The projects must be in areas that fall under our Program Opportunity Grant guidelines (please refer to The Rapides Foundation Program & Funding Interests publication for more information). Most Mini Opportunity Grants are for pilot programs or for technical assistance designed to test out an idea or specific time-limited projects that advance an organization's programs in some definable manner. Applications are accepted at anytime and are generally considered at the next scheduled Budget and Grants Committee meeting. There is a $10,000 maximum for Mini Opportunity Grant awards.

Program Opportunity Grants
Program Opportunity Grants are intended to support projects or programs. These grants address specific issues of interest to the Foundation. There are two cycles each year with initial Letters of Intent accepted for May 15 and October 15 deadlines.

Back to Applying for Funds
Who Is Eligible To Apply?
How do I Apply for a Mini Opportunity Grant?
How do I Apply for a Program Opportunity Grant?
The Decision Making Process