The Central Louisiana Community Impact Fund was established in 2009 to provide monetary support for high-impact projects or initiatives that enhance Central Louisiana and improve the quality of life for its residents. Grant amounts range from $25,000 to $100,000.
The Impact Award is designed to promote innovative philanthropic projects with strong potential for broad community impact and benefits that are sustainable beyond the funding period. The selection committee seeks fresh ideas that address recognized community-wide issues.
NEW APPLICATION PROCESS FOR 2026
We’re changing the way nonprofit organizations apply for the Impact Award in 2026! A Letter of Intent (LOI) is now required before the application period opens. Only selected organizations will be invited to submit a full application.
This new process helps ensure that organizations are applying for projects and initiatives that meet the specific criteria for the Impact Award.
We will be awarding up to $100,000 to in 2026. Organizations may request $25,000-$100,000.
TIMELINE
May 1 – June 15: Nonprofit organizations submit Letters of Intent through our Grants Portal
June 26: 7–10 organizations invited to apply
July 1 – July 31: Impact Award application period for invited organizations
August: Finalists make presentations to the Selection Committee
September: Grant awarded
ELIGIBILITY
Grants are awarded to 501(c)3 & 501(c)19 organizations serving the 12 parishes of Central Louisiana that CLCF serves.
EXCLUSIONS
Please review the following exclusions before submitting your Letter of Intent:
- Organizations awarded the Impact Award in the previous year are not eligible for this grant initiative
- Annual fundraising campaigns or events
- Creation of, or addition to, endowment funds
- Payment of debt or legal settlements
- Political or partisan purposes
- Personnel expenses
LETTER OF INTENT & APPLICATION PORTAL
To complete your Letter of Intent, please use the application portal linked below. For help with the portal, please refer to the tutorial linked below. Only invited organizations will have access to the full application after all Letters of Intent have been reviewed.
For more information about the Community Impact Award please contact the Foundation’s office at 318-445-7702 or emcgruder@clcf.net
PREVIOUS AWARD WINNERS
2010: Children’s Advocacy Center – Mobile Therapy Unit
2011: Alexandria Museum of Art – Art Education Program
2012: Central Louisiana AIDS Support Services – Mobile Testing Unit
2013: United Way of Central Louisiana – Family Justice Center
2014: Hands Over Hearts – Youth & Community CPR Training
2015: Food Bank of Central Louisiana: Good Food Project
2016: Central Louisiana Coalition to Prevent Homelessness: Continuum of Care Program
2017: Re-Entry Solutions and Red River Charter Academy
2018: Fostering Community
2019: B22 Rock Steady Boxing, Beyond a Spectrum, Alexandria Museum of Art
2020: Children's Advocacy Network - Child Trafficking Mobile Unit
2021: The Food Bank of Central Louisiana and Manna House
2022: Ben D. Johnson Educational Center and Fostering Community
2023: LSU Agricultural Center 4H Camp, Bunkie Community Development Corporation and Centennial Cultural Center, Inc.
2024: St. Mary's Residential Community & Services, Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce
