Higher Education Grant Funders in Louisiana
399 foundations with a documented higher education focus have made grants to Louisiana nonprofits in recent years, together directing $862.7M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 399 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 higher education funders in Louisiana
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Louisiana giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L S U Foundation | Louisiana | $229.7M | 7 | 2024 |
| 2 | Tiger Athletic Foundation | Louisiana | $185.0M | 6 | 2024 |
| 3 | Univ of Louisiana at Lafayette | Louisiana | $111.1M | 6 | 2024 |
| 4 | Louisiana Tech University | Louisiana | $94.7M | 7 | 2024 |
| 5 | United Negro College Fund Inc | District of Columbia | $27.2M | 14 | 2025 |
| 6 | Mcneese State University Foundation | Louisiana | $24.6M | 8 | 2025 |
| 7 | University Facilities Inc | Louisiana | $15.3M | 5 | 2025 |
| 8 | University of New Orleans Foundation | Louisiana | $13.2M | 4 | 2024 |
| 9 | William a Brookshire Foundation | Texas | $11.0M | 5 | 2024 |
| 10 | Tulane Murphy Foundation Inc | Louisiana | $10.8M | 4 | 2020 |
| 11 | Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc | Georgia | $9.7M | 52 | 2024 |
| 12 | Sowela Tech Community College | Louisiana | $9.0M | 5 | 2024 |
| 13 | Community Foundation of Acadiana | Louisiana | $8.9M | 118 | 2024 |
| 14 | Sja Foundation | Louisiana | $8.0M | 5 | 2024 |
| 15 | The Cason Foundation | Louisiana | $7.2M | 22 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest higher education funders in Louisiana — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 399 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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