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Interested applicants invited to CLIP informational sessions

The Orchard Foundation is holding information sessions for interested applicants to learn more about the Central Louisiana Instructional Partnership, a paid teacher residency program that develops middle school math and science teachers for high-needs schools in Central Louisiana.

Have a Healthy Meal!

Eat smart. Cook right. Get moving. Sleep well. Find joy.

Job Opening: Patient Assistance Program Specialist

CMAP is looking for a Patient Assistance Program Specialist.

Have a Healthy New Year!

The January Challenge Calendar gives you daily nutrition and fitness tips!

Job Opening: Program Officer

The Rapides Foundation seeks a full-time Program Officer.

Read the Foundation's Fall Newsletter

Read about the work of The Rapides Foundation

Hurricane Disaster Recovery Fund

The Hurricane Disaster Recovery Fund is only available to Long-Term Recovery Groups.

Nonprofit and Faith-based Relief Fund

This Fund is only available to Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations.

Integrated Behavioral Health Assessment and Planning Grant

The IBH Assessment and Planning Grant funding opportunity is open for proposals.

The Rapides Foundation Awards $400,000 to Address COVID-19 Response

The Rapides Foundation in April awarded grants totaling $400,000 to two agencies working to provide relief and assistance to Central Louisiana residents whose lives have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Central Louisiana Instructional Partnership Graduates Begin Teaching Careers

Nine individuals from Central Louisiana have completed the 15-month CLIP teacher residency program and are now beginning their careers as middle-school math and science teachers.

Cancer Screening is Important

Learn more about The Rapides Foundation’s Cancer Screening Project

CMAP Offers Free Medications, Cancer Screens

An initiative of The Rapides Foundation provides eligible residents with free prescription medications and cancer screens.

CLTCC Grant Funding to Boost Manufacturing Training Programs in Cenla

An investment to strengthen manufacturing training at CLTCC is the result of planning started in 2008 when the Foundation began a discussion around the future workforce of Central Louisiana.

Healthy Lifestyle Program

Healthy Lifestyle Program provides nutrition and physical activity counseling to patients referred by their doctors.

My Civic Life Program Offers Volunteer Service Opportunities to Youth

A new program funded by The Rapides Foundation and administered through its Community Development Works program is providing Central Louisiana students volunteer service opportunities so that they will become engaged in their communities and make volunteerism a lifelong habit.