How much funding does Cox Charities Fund provide?

Cox Charities Fund provides Up to $5,000 (Community Investment); Up to $2,500 (Education grants) in funding.

When is the deadline for Cox Charities Fund?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Cox Charities Fund?

Eligible applicants: Pre-K-12 public and private schools within Cox Communications residential service areas.

How often is Cox Charities Fund offered?

Cox Charities Fund runs on an annual cycle.

Cox Charities Fund

Baton Rouge Area Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits Grants for K-12 Schools Grants for Education Grants for Youth Programs

Funding Amount

Up to $5,000 (Community Investment); Up to $2,500 (Education grants)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Pre-K-12 public and private schools within Cox Communications residential service areas

Overview

The Cox Charities "give where you live" program empowers Cox employees to support local schools and nonprofits in their communities. Every dollar donated to the program remains local and impacts individuals in Cox residential service areas.

Grant Types:

Community Investment Grants: Up to $5,000 per program supporting nonprofit programs and services in youth, education, social issues and the arts
Education Grants: Up to $2,500 open to pre-K-12 public and private schools within Cox Communications residential service areas

Administrator: This competitive program is sponsored by the Baton Rouge Area Foundation, but applications are accepted through the Cox Charities application portal.

Application Deadlines:

Grants for Nonprofits: April 1 – May 1
Grants for Educators: September 1 – October 1

How to Apply

Application Process

Applications are submitted through the Cox Charities application portal (not through BRAF's system).

Deadlines:

Grants for Nonprofits: April 1 – May 1 annually
Grants for Educators: September 1 – October 1 annually

For detailed application instructions and to access the portal, visit the Cox Charities website.

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What Baton Rouge Area Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 340
Total given: $31.07M
Median grant: $21K
Range: $5,100–$2.2M

By dollars: Louisiana 80%, District of Columbia 4%, Massachusetts 3%. Top recipient cities: Baton Rouge, LA; New Orleans, LA; New York, NY.
58% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
26% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank Inc · Baton Rouge, LA

General support, to support hunger action month, for hurrican francine relief, to…

$2.2M
New Schools for New Orleans Inc · New Orleans, LA

Louisiana education: 2015-2025 program

$1.78M
YMCA of the Capital Area · Baton Rouge, LA

General support, to provide swimming lessons

$1.32M
LSU Foundation · Baton Rouge, LA

General support, support of the university lab school foundation, support of special…

$1.26M
Hospice Foundation of Greater Baton Rouge · Baton Rouge, LA

General support, to support the retreat at quarters lake, to support the creation of…

$1.18M