Projects must directly benefit residents or organizations within the Foundation's nine-parish service area: Allen, Avoyelles, Catahoula, Grant, LaSalle, Natchitoches, Rapides, Vernon and Winn. Grant proposals are accepted through a Request for Proposals process which aligns with our priority areas.
The grant proposal submission period for the Strengthening Families Grant is open for proposals.
The grant proposal submission period for the 2024 Youth Volunteer Summer Service Grant is open.
The grant proposal submission period is closed.
The proposal submission period for the 2024-25 District Grant for Effective Schools is closed.
The 2024-2025 Youth Volunteer School District Grant funding opportunity is closed.
The grant submission period is closed.
Grant proposals are accepted through a Request for Proposals process which aligns with our focus areas. The Rapides Foundation is not accepting unsolicited proposals at this time. It is the role of The Rapides Foundation Program Staff to assist you in understanding the Foundation’s funding opportunities and areas of focus. Importantly, it is the role of Program Staff to assist you in putting forward the most competitive written proposal possible. We encourage you to contact The Rapides Foundation Program Department prior to developing or submitting a grant proposal. Contact the Foundation’s Program Department at 318-443-3394 or toll free at 800-994-3394.
The Rapides Foundation awards grants to organizations which are tax-exempt under IRS Section 501(c)(3) and are not a private foundation as described under Section 509(a). Specific Requests for Proposals may include additional eligibility requirements.
Grant decisions are made through the combined effort of the Budget and Grants Committee of the Board of Trustees and the full Board. Staff provide recommendations to the Budget and Grants Committee based upon some or all of the following procedures: analysis of the written proposal; consultation with experienced program leaders and researchers in the field; site visits and meetings with project staff and Board; and experience with your organization or contributing personnel on prior grants.
The Rapides Foundation excludes the following from funding consideration:
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