How much funding does District Grant for Effective Schools provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for District Grant for Effective Schools?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for District Grant for Effective Schools?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

How often is District Grant for Effective Schools offered?

District Grant for Effective Schools runs on an annual cycle.

District Grant for Effective Schools

The Rapides Foundation

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

Funding Amount

Not stated

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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Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Organizations must not be a private foundation as described under Section 509(a)
Specific RFP may include additional eligibility requirements

Overview

Geographic Scope: Nine-parish service area in Central Louisiana: Allen, Avoyelles, Catahoula, Grant, LaSalle, Natchitoches, Rapides, Vernon and Winn

Focus Areas: Education - To increase the level of educational attainment and achievement as the primary path to improved economic, social and health status

Eligibility

Organizations must be tax-exempt under IRS Section 501(c)(3)
Organizations must not be a private foundation as described under Section 509(a)
Specific RFP may include additional eligibility requirements

What the Foundation Does Not Fund

Direct support to individuals
Private foundations
For-profit entities
Conferences or symposia established prior to 1995
Disease-specific organizations seeking support for national projects or programs
Hospitals
Projects or programs of religious, fraternal, athletic or veterans groups when the primary beneficiaries would be their members
Social events or similar fundraising activities
Telethons
Operating expenses which are not used for significantly expanding services
Grant awards for an indeterminate period of time
Vans or other vehicles
Building purchase or renovation not explicitly linked to enhanced programmatic implementation
Equipment purchase not explicitly linked to enhanced programmatic implementation

Contact Information

Phone: 318-443-3394 or 800-994-3394 (toll free)
Address: The Rapides Foundation, 1101 4th Street, Suite 300, Alexandria, LA 71301

How to Apply

Grant proposals are accepted through a Request for Proposals (RFP) process which aligns with the Foundation's focus areas.

Important Note: The Rapides Foundation is not accepting unsolicited proposals at this time.

Process

Contact the Foundation's Program Department prior to developing or submitting a grant proposal
Program Staff will assist you in understanding the Foundation's funding opportunities and areas of focus
Program Staff will assist you in putting forward the most competitive written proposal possible
Submit grant proposal through the RFP process

Contact for Assistance

Phone: 318-443-3394 or 800-994-3394 (toll free)
Program Staff are available to answer questions and provide guidance

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What The Rapides Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 41
Total given: $16.53M
Median grant: $120K
Range: $12K–$5.34M

By dollars: Louisiana >99%, Tennessee <1%, Florida <1%. Top recipient cities: Alexandria, LA; Natchitoches, LA; Colfax, LA.
2% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
27% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Rapides Parish School Board · Alexandria, LA

2025-2028 rapides early childhood network ece funding access program

$5.34M
Natchitoches Parish School Board · Natchitoches, LA

2025-2028 early childhood education funds

$3.1M
Louisiana Central · Sicily Island, LA

2025-2026 louisiana central infrastructure matching grant

$1M
The Orchard Foundation · Alexandria, LA

College and career readiness

$587K
Cmap Express · Alexandria, LA

2025 cmap medication access

$575K