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The Rapides Foundation's Fall 2022 Newsletter The Rapides Foundation's Fall 2022 Newsletter

The Rapides Foundation's Fall 2022 Newsletter

Read the latest newsletter from The Rapides Foundation. 

Foundation Awards $1.9 million in Healthcare Occupations Grants Foundation Awards $1.9 million in Healthcare Occupations Grants

Foundation Awards $1.9 million in Healthcare Occupations Grants

The Rapides Foundation recently awarded four grants totaling $1,875,260 to help meet the healthcare workforce needs of employers in Central Louisiana. Grants were awarded to the following postsecondary institutions serving students in the Foundation’s service...
Take the 12 Days of Take the 12 Days of "Fit-mas" Challenge in December

Take the 12 Days of "Fit-mas" Challenge in December

December Challenge Calendar offers fun ways to stay healthy during the holidays.

Foundation Awards $4.5 million in Future of HealthC.A.R.E. Grants Foundation Awards $4.5 million in Future of HealthC.A.R.E. Grants

Foundation Awards $4.5 million in Future of HealthC.A.R.E. Grants

The Rapides Foundation has awarded five grants totaling $4,450,025 to address shortages in the Central Louisiana...

Foundation Announces Healthy Behaviors Initiative Program Grant Opportunity Foundation Announces Healthy Behaviors Initiative Program Grant Opportunity

Foundation Announces Healthy Behaviors Initiative Program Grant Opportunity

The Rapides Foundation has released its Healthy Behaviors Initiative Program Grant funding opportunity. 

Healthy Behaviors Initiative Program Grant Healthy Behaviors Initiative Program Grant

Healthy Behaviors Initiative Program Grant

Letter of Intent submission deadline: December 19, 2022

MacKenzie Scott donates $14 million to The Rapides Foundation MacKenzie Scott donates $14 million to The Rapides Foundation

MacKenzie Scott donates $14 million to The Rapides Foundation

The Rapides Foundation has received a gift in the amount of $14 million from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.

Job Opening: Registered Dietitian Job Opening: Registered Dietitian

Job Opening: Registered Dietitian

CMAP is looking for a qualified, experienced Registered Dietitian for the Healthy Lifestyle Program.

Support groups to prevent or delay diabetes offered in Cenla Support groups to prevent or delay diabetes offered in Cenla

Support groups to prevent or delay diabetes offered in Cenla

The Rapides Foundation’s Healthy Lifestyle Program is looking for Vernon Parish residents to take part in a proven program to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.
CDW Announces Fall 2022 Trainings CDW Announces Fall 2022 Trainings

CDW Announces Fall 2022 Trainings

CDW announces it Fall 2022 Training schedule.

2021 Annual Report 2021 Annual Report

2021 Annual Report

Read the Foundation's 2021 Annual Report. 

Interactive Map of Healthy Activities around the region Interactive Map of Healthy Activities around the region

Interactive Map of Healthy Activities around the region

Discover opportunities for you and your family to get healthy using our interactive map!

Reconnecting Cenla Program Grant Reconnecting Cenla Program Grant

Reconnecting Cenla Program Grant

Full Proposal submission deadline: January 13, 2023

Workforce Opportunity Grant Workforce Opportunity Grant

Workforce Opportunity Grant

The grant proposal submission period is currently closed. 

Hurricane Disaster Recovery Fund Hurricane Disaster Recovery Fund

Hurricane Disaster Recovery Fund

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

Foundation Awards $3.4 million in Healthcare Occupation Grants Foundation Awards $3.4 million in Healthcare Occupation Grants

Foundation Awards $3.4 million in Healthcare Occupation Grants

Grants awarded to help meet healthcare workforce needs in Cenla.

Cancer Screening is Important Cancer Screening is Important

Cancer Screening is Important

Learn more about The Rapides Foundation’s Cancer Screening Project
Have a Healthy Meal! Have a Healthy Meal!

Have a Healthy Meal!

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

Smoking Cessation Counseling Smoking Cessation Counseling

Smoking Cessation Counseling

Smoking Cessation Counseling is Available through CMAP

Community Development Works Community Development Works

Community Development Works

CDW Serves Nonprofits and Volunteers Working to Improve their Communities

Recent News

Healthy Lifestyle Program’s Diabetes Prevention Program receives national recognition

Healthy Lifestyle Program’s Diabetes Prevention Program receives national recognition Healthy Lifestyle Program’s Diabetes Prevention Program receives national recognition
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Healthy Lifestyle Program’s Diabetes Prevention Program receives national recognition

PreventT2 recognized for meeting high-quality standards

The Healthy Lifestyle Program has been recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a National Diabetes Prevention Program for its ability to effectively deliver a proven type 2 diabetes prevention lifestyle intervention. CDC only recognizes programs that meet high-quality standards.
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Foundation Awards $1.9 million in Healthcare Occupations Grants

Foundation Awards $1.9 million in Healthcare Occupations Grants Foundation Awards $1.9 million in Healthcare Occupations Grants
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Foundation Awards $1.9 million in Healthcare Occupations Grants

Grants awarded to help meet workforce needs in Central Louisiana

The Rapides Foundation recently awarded four grants totaling $1,875,260 to help meet the healthcare workforce needs of employers in Central Louisiana. Grants were awarded to the following postsecondary institutions serving students in the Foundation’s service area: Louisiana State University Eunice, Northwestern State University, Louisiana State University of Alexandria and Central Louisiana Technical Community College.
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Foundation Awards $4.5 million in Future of HealthC.A.R.E. Grants

Foundation Awards $4.5 million in Future of HealthC.A.R.E. Grants Foundation Awards $4.5 million in Future of HealthC.A.R.E. Grants
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Foundation Awards $4.5 million in Future of HealthC.A.R.E. Grants

Grants will fund healthcare projects for K-12 students

The Rapides Foundation has awarded five grants totaling $4,450,025 to address shortages in the Central Louisiana healthcare workforce by developing an ongoing pool of K-12 students who are interested in pursuing healthcare careers and are academically prepared to succeed in postsecondary training programs.


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