[Baton Rouge Area Foundation](https://www.braf.org)

June 2026 | December 2026

Typical awards range from $500 to $5,000 per grant; semi-annual review cycle.

Supports nonprofits in Turner Industries communities, emphasizing workforce development and community improvement in health and education.

--- ## Description The Turner Industries Fund, managed by the Baton Rouge Area Foundation, provides grant support to nonprofit organizations located in communities where Turner Industries operates. The Fund is dedicated to advancing workforce development and community improvement initiatives, particularly those related to health and education. Established by the Turner family, the Fund reflects a long-term commitment to reinvesting in local communities and prioritizes projects that demonstrate strong management, impactful outcomes, and alignment with Turner Industries’ core values such as honoring commitments, openness, fairness, innovation, and excellence. --- ## Due Dates - June 2026 (anticipated/projected) - December 2026 (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant awards range from **$500 to $5,000** per application. - Grants are reviewed and awarded on a semi-annual basis. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status or a qualified fiscal agent. - Supported regions include: - Louisiana: Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Shreveport, New Iberia, New Orleans - Texas: Port Arthur, Houston, Corpus Christi, El Paso, Victoria, Paris, Gregory - Alabama: Decatur - Organizations must: - Have a non-discrimination policy. - Demonstrate responsible business management. - Allocate an appropriate percentage of the grant to programmatic (not administrative) costs. - Align with Turner Industries’ values, including commitment, openness, fairness, personal/professional growth, innovation, and excellence. --- ## Application Process - Prepare a proposal summary including organization and project details, leadership contacts, mission statement, project description, and requested funding amount. - Submit a narrative (1–3 pages) covering organizational background, project challenge, detailed project plan (strategies, objectives, timetable), sustainability plan, and evaluation plan. - Attach required documents: - Names/qualifications of project leaders - Project budget and narrative - Board member list - Financial statements (current and previous year) - IRS determination letter or equivalent fiscal agent documentation - Non-discrimination policy - Board authorization statement - Signed memorandum of understanding (if applicable) - Applications are reviewed semi-annually by the Fund committee. --- ## Additional Information - The grant program is currently closed but is expected to reopen for the next semi-annual cycle. - Applicants should ensure all documentation is current and complete at the time of submission. --- ## External Links - [Turner Industries Fund Program Page](https://www.braf.org/turner-industries) - [Baton Rouge Area Foundation Grants Overview](https://www.braf.org/grants/) - [Begin Registration for BRAF Grants](https://www.iphiview.com/braf/GrantsScholarships/Grants/BecomearegisteredGranteeorganization/tabid/254/Default.aspx) - [Apply Now (when open)](https://www.iphiview.com/braf/tabid/54/Default.aspx?returnurl=%2fbraf%2fGrantsScholarships%2fGrants%2fGranteeDashboard%2ftabid%2f193%2fDefault.aspx) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Web Contact Form | |------------------------|------------------------------|------------------|-----------------------------------------| | BRAF Grants Team | grants@braf.org | +1 (225) 387-6126| [Contact BRAF](https://www.braf.org/contact/) | ---

Turner Industries Fund

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