Funding Amount

Up to US $5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • Nonprofit organizations in good standing with the IRS and secretary of state

Overview

The Cox Charities Fund Community Investment Grants, sponsored by the Baton Rouge Area Foundation, aim to empower local nonprofits and schools through financial support. Grants of up to $5,000 are available for programs focused on youth, education, social issues, and the arts. Nonprofit organizations in good standing with the IRS are encouraged to apply, ensuring that every contribution positively impacts the community in Cox residential service areas.

NOTE: In order to apply for a competitive grant, you must first register your nonprofit in our application system. Please note that requests to register your nonprofit must be received no more than 7 days before the application deadline.
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.
This competitive program is sponsored by the Baton Rouge Area Foundation, but applications are accepted through the Cox Charities application portal.
Community Investment Grants of up to $5,000 per program support nonprofit programs and services in youth, education, social issues and the arts.

Eligibility

Competitive grant applications are open to nonprofit organizations in good standing with the IRS and secretary of state.

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

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Youth programs
  • Education
  • Arts
  • Small grants

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