Mark your calendar with a newly confirmed, earlier deadline of April 2, 2026, replacing the previously anticipated 2027 date. Additionally, the funder has finalized the 12-month project period to run from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with award notifications expected on May 26, 2026.
Funder: Rapides Foundation
Due Dates: April 2, 2026 (Proposal/Full application submission deadline, online by 4:00 p.m. CT)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per grant for a 12-month project period (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027); one application per organization.
Summary: Funds evidence-based community programs to prevent tobacco use and support cessation among youth and adults in Central Louisiana.
Key Information: Projects must serve one or more of the Foundation’s nine-parish service area; late or incomplete applications will not be considered.