Economic Development Grant Funders in Louisiana
28 foundations with a documented economic development focus have made grants to Louisiana nonprofits in recent years, together directing $36.8M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 28 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active economic development funders in Louisiana
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Louisiana giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $13.9M | 49 | 2023 |
| 2 | The Kresge Foundation | Michigan | $3.6M | 16 | 2024 |
| 3 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York | $3.5M | 21 | 2023 |
| 4 | The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Louisiana | $3.4M | 66 | 2024 |
| 5 | The Goldman Sachs Foundation | New York | $3.3M | 5 | 2024 |
| 6 | The Rapides Foundation | Louisiana | $2.4M | 3 | 2022 |
| 7 | The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit | Virginia | $2.1M | 2 | 2024 |
| 8 | Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans | Louisiana | $696K | 5 | 2024 |
| 9 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | Missouri | $694K | 3 | 2020 |
| 10 | Louisiana Business Incubation Assoc | Louisiana | $670K | 35 | 2025 |
| 11 | Michael & Susan Dell Foundation | Texas | $500K | 2 | 2022 |
| 12 | The Rotary Foundation of Rotary | Illinois | $327K | 8 | 2018 |
| 13 | Mastercard Impact Fund | New York | $300K | 2 | 2024 |
| 14 | National Urban League Inc | New York | $252K | 25 | 2024 |
| 15 | New Orleans Community Support Foundation | Louisiana | $250K | 7 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest economic development funders in Louisiana — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 28 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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