How much funding does PACT Grants (PACT United) provide?

PACT Grants (PACT United) provides Up to $100,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for PACT Grants (PACT United)?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around April.

Who is eligible for PACT Grants (PACT United)?

Geography: Located in one of the five eligible parishes. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

How often is PACT Grants (PACT United) offered?

PACT Grants (PACT United) runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected April 8, 2027.

PACT Grants (PACT United)

United Way of Acadiana Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits Community Development Grants Grants for Youth Programs

Funding Amount

Up to $100,000

Deadline

Expected ~April

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: April 8, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: April

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

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Geography

Eligible organizations must be located in:
Located in one of the five eligible parishes

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Acadia Parish
Iberia Parish
Lafayette Parish
Martin Parish

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Incomplete Applications: Applications lacking requested information or required attachments will be considered ineligible

Overview

PACT Grants Overview

Program Name: PACT United Grants

Started in 2008, PACT United is a competitive, community-wide initiative focused on supporting community partnerships aligned with United Way of Acadiana's focus areas.

Focus Areas

Healthy Community
Youth Opportunity
Financial Security
Community Resiliency

Geographic Scope

Eligible organizations must be located in:

Acadia Parish
Iberia Parish
Lafayette Parish
St. Martin Parish
Vermilion Parish

Award Details

Amount: Up to $100,000
Length: One Year
Payment Structure: Monthly Reimbursement Requests
Matched Funds Required: No

Eligibility

501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
Located in one of the five eligible parishes

Application Timeline (2024-2025 cycle)

Notifications: June 3, 2024

Reporting Requirements

Quarter 1: October 15, 2024
Quarter 2: January 15, 2025
Quarter 3: April 15, 2025
Quarter 4: July 15, 2025

Contact Information

United Way of Acadiana

Phone: 337-233-8302
Address: 215 E. Pinhook Rd, Lafayette, LA 70501

How to Apply

Download the Request for Proposal (RFP) form - Located on the PACT grants webpage for detailed instructions
Complete the Application - Found in the Grant Packet
Submit via Portal - Applications must be submitted through the PACT Grants web portal
- Important: Proposals submitted through any other method will not be reviewed
Confirmation - You will receive an email confirming receipt of your completed application

Application Requirements

Complete Information Required: All requested information must be included
Attachments: All required attachments must be submitted
Multiple Programs: If your organization has multiple programs to request funding for, submit a separate application for each program
Incomplete Applications: Applications lacking requested information or required attachments will be considered ineligible

Evaluation

A scoring rubric is used to evaluate applications
Review the RFP guide to understand what types of programs will be funded
All applicants will be notified of outcomes via email

Materials to Download

'24/25 PACT Grant Packet
RFP Guide

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What United Way of Acadiana Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 13
Total given: $335K
Median grant: $18K
Range: $9,919–$57K

By dollars: Louisiana 100%. Top recipient cities: Lafayette, LA; New Orleans, LA; Franklin, LA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
15% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Second Harvest Food Bank · New Orleans, LA

Food distribution

$57K
Chez Hope · Franklin, LA

Essentials/healthy community

$48K
Catholic Charitie of Acadiana · Lafayette, LA

Summer enrichment/donor designation

$33K
Vita · Lafayette, LA

Parents keys to success

$33K
Nehemia Projects of Acadiana · Abbeville, LA

Education

$32K