Funder: Rapides Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026: Full application deadline | September 2026: Louisiana ECE Fund application (Lead Agency) | January 2027: Final documentation of locally raised funds due | August 2026: ECE Fund Planning Document submission | August 2026: ECE Fund Planning Document (Appendix A) submission
Funding Amounts: Three-year grants; tiered base match funding (75% year 1, 50% year 2, 25% year 3) plus 1:1 incentive match for local fundraising; award size based on number of seats provided.
Summary: Supports Central Louisiana agencies in expanding access to high-quality early childhood education for birth-to-three-year-olds by providing matching funds for scholarships to families in need.
Key Information: Forecasted dates—check program page for updates; base funding is not contingent on fundraising, but incentive match requires local fundraising.