Apply for Arts & Culture Grants in the US
Deadline: 21-Aug-21
The Community Foundation of North Louisiana is currently seeking applications for the Arts & Culture Grants to the arts for underserved populations and/or improve the quality of life in the area through arts and culture.
Community Foundation of North Louisiana brings people and resources together to solve problems and enhance the community. The mission is to promote philanthropy and improve the quality of life in the North Louisiana community by serving as a permanent and growing resource of expertise and funds.
Established in 1961, the Foundation oversees more than $160 million in assets for the benefit of North Louisiana. The funds managed by the Foundation are invested for the community’s benefit and then are returned to the community in the form of grants to a wide variety of charitable endeavors.
Since inception, the Community Foundation has granted over $95 million in grants to nonprofit organizations.
Eligibility Criteria
Geographic Area: Programs must serve Caddo and/or Bossier Parishes.
IRS status: All applicants must have tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code or be described as an appropriate grantee for a community foundation under the IRS Code. An organization must have received its 501(c)(3) ruling letter from the IRS prior to applying for funding.
Audit: If the organization’s prior year actual gross revenue was less than $750,000, a current financial compilation or review must be submitted with the letter of intent. If the organization’s prior year actual gross revenue was $750,000 or more, a current audit must be submitted with the letter of intent.
Form 990: All applicants must be in good standing with the IRS regarding their Form 990 filing requirements. A copy of the organization’s most recent Form 990 must be submitted as part of the Stage Two grant application.
For more information, visit https://cfnla.org/grants/competitivegrants/artsgrants/