Grants
Louisiana Project Grants (LPG)
This program provides a system for funding arts projects in all regions of the state by giving artists, nonprofit arts organizations, nonprofit organizations, public and private schools, the opportunity to develop arts projects that meet their local needs.
Application period has ended.
The Louisiana Project Grants program (formerly DAF) is administered jointly by the Louisiana Division of the Arts (LDOA) and the regional LPG Administrator (In this case, the ACCL). Initiated in 1995, this program provides a system for funding new and continuing arts projects in all regions of the state. The purpose of the program is to make the arts accessible to everyone throughout the state.
Louisiana Project Grants are available to organizations in the Arts Council of Central Louisiana Region 6: Avoyelles Parish, Catahoula Parish, Concordia Parish, Grant Parish, LaSalle Parish, Rapides Parish, Vernon Parish, and Winn Parish. Louisiana Project Grants are supported by the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism.
Click here for the Louisiana Project Grant (LPG) Guidelines
INELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
• Organizations receiving line item support from the state legislature. These organizations are ineligible to receive grants for arts programming related to those line items.
• Regional Arts Councils are not eligible to be an applicant or a paid provider of services on a grant.
• Past grant recipients who are not in compliance with the Regional Arts Council, the Louisiana Project Grants Program, or the Louisiana Division of the Arts.
• Any organization that is not in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State or the Louisiana Legislative Auditor. You may check the status by clicking on the links.
• Any applicant who does not have an active 12-digit alphanumeric Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) as provided by SAM.gov at the time of application submission.
For questions regarding the Louisiana Project Grant Program including project eligibility, please contact us at: terra@louisiana-arts.org
For LPG-funded grants:
The official logos of the Office of Cultural Development/Division of the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and shall appear in close proximity to the name of the Grantee organization in ALL publicity, advertising and programs along with the following statement: “Supported by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council, and as administered by the Arts Council of Central Louisiana. Funding has also been provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, Art Works.” Additional crediting statements may be added.
*Please note that any grant-related activity/ project that is being promoted to the public must include these logos and acknowledgment statements. This includes any print marketing, social media promotion, flyers, mail-outs, etc. Additionally, all activities promoted by an organization during its entire season must show the above logos if they receive LPG funding for that season.
*For activities promoted through radio/ T.V. ads, the following abbreviation is acceptable:
“Supported by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts.”
*If your organization plans to use this abbreviation, please inform the CDC of the Arts Council, so that he/ she can notify the Division of the Arts that special permission has been granted for this purpose. It is only acceptable to abbreviate this acknowledgment statement for radio and t.v. media. Print marketing must include the full acknowledgment statement and logos.
*Failure to comply with proper logo use and acknowledgment statements will result in possible reduction in grant funding and will affect your organization’s compliance score at the following year’s panel review process.
The Arts Council of Central Louisiana administers other grants to various Parishes within the Central Louisiana Region.
RoyOMartin Foundation Arts Grant
This grant is administered by the Arts Council on behalf of the RoyOMartin Foundation. The RoyOMartin Foundation Arts Grant is available ONLY in Rapides Parish to non-profit arts organizations and artists with a fiscal agent for Project Assistance.
RoyOMartin Foundation Grant FY 2024 - Guidelines
RoyOMartin Foundation Grant FY 2024 - Application
RoyOMartin Foundation Grant FY 2024 - Checklist
FY 2024 APPLICATION DUE DATE: JANUARY 31ST, 2024 - 5PM.
For assistance or questions, please contact:
Terra Allen
Community Development Coordinator
terra@louisiana-arts.org
318-484-4471
For Martin Foundation Arts-funded grants:
Proper Acknowledgment Statements & logos to be used for Martin Arts Funding grantees:
Sponsored by the Martin Foundation through a grant administered by the Arts Council of Central Louisiana.
THE ARTS COUNCIL OF CENTRAL LOUISIANA CONTINUES TO CLOSELY MONITOR REPORTS REGARDING THE COVID-19 VIRUS (CORONAVIRUS) AND ARE FOLLOWING ALL LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL DIRECTIVES REGARDING EVENTS, FESTIVALS, AND OTHER ARTS HAPPENINGS. PLEASE KNOW THAT THE SAFETY AND HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE OUR TOP PRIORITY.
Covid-19 Art Resources
INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS
INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS
RAUSCHENBERG EMERGENCY GRANT
(Grant for unexpected medical emergency)
VISUAL ARTISTS
THE ADOLPH & ESTHER GOTTLIEB EMERGENCY GRANT
(Interim financial assistance to qualified painters, printmakers, and sculptors)
FOUNDATION FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS COVID-19 RELIEF FUND
(Relief for a canceled performance or exhibition due to COVID-19)
MUSICIANS
EQUAL SOUND CORONA RELIEF FUND
(Relief for musicians with Lost income and Cancelled Gigs)
SWEET RELIEF MUSICIANS FUND
(financial assistance for musicians and music industry workers)
MUSICARES COVID-19 RELIEF FUND
(Relief for musicians with Lost income and Cancelled Gigs)
JAZZ FOUNDATION OF AMERICA MUSICIANS’ EMERGENCY FUND
(Housing assistance, pro bono medical care, disaster relief and direct financial support in times of crisis for musicians)
WRITERS
CARNEGIE FUND FOR AUTHORS
(Writers Fund for emergency assistance for authors (must have published one full-length work)
AUTHORS LEAGUE FUND
(Loans for professional writers and dramatists in financial need)
THE HAVEN FOUNDATION
(EMERGENCY FUNDS FOR WRITERS WITH SERIOUS FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES)
THE PEN WRITERS FUND
(Emergency fund for professional writers in financial need)
SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY WRITERS OF AMERICA LOANS
(Interest-free loans to members (writers) facing medical expenses)
SUSTAINABLE ARTS FOUNDATION
(Financial support for writers with families)
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF JOURNALISTS & AUTHORS WRITERS EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUND
(Financial assistance to established freelance writers who are unable to work due to emergency or crisis)
ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
Services
Musical Enrichment Programs
The Arts Council of Central Louisiana's (ACCL) innovative Musical Enrichment programs, dedicated to serving our diverse community with service-oriented programming. Through initiatives like our Creative Aging's "Anyone Can Play Ukulele", we prioritize the well-being and creativity of older adults by offering accessible arts engagement opportunities. Our sequential music lessons provided free of charge at local institutions like the Rapides Parish Library, the Alexandria Museum of Art and Canterbury Assisted Living Facility, not only impart musical skills but foster social connections and intergenerational learning. We have collaborated with the LaSalle Economic Development District for their #Thrive program, where they emphasize empowering rural youth with music education and a platform for creative expression. The #Thrive program is dedicated to helping kids find their passion and addressing critical issues like substance abuse prevention. If you have a vision for service-oriented programming or want to contribute to our mission of enriching lives through the arts, we'd love to hear from you. Together, let's build a brighter, more vibrant future for Central Louisiana.
Outreach Programs
When we bring a large production to town, we strive to include a community outreach element as part of our commitment to making art as accessible as possible. We extend the transformative power of the arts to rural schools through our outreach efforts. We believe in breaking down barriers and empowering underserved youth by connecting them with professional dancers, choreographers, musicians, and directors. Whether bringing students to us or going directly to schools for master classes with traveling professionals, we offer interactive and immersive educational experiences that ignite creativity and inspire passion. From one-day workshops to more extensive programs, we cater to the needs and interests of our community. Our goal is to cultivate talent, foster a deep appreciation for the performing arts, and nurture the next generation of performers and enthusiasts. Join us in shaping a brighter future for Central Louisiana through exposure to the arts.
Culturalyst Central LA
What is Culturalyst Central LA?
Culturalyst provides a shared digital infrastructure to empower and connect cultural communities. We build and manage technology to create transparency and discoverability within and between cultural communities.
Features:
Artist & Organization Directory
Local, National, and International Opportunity Engine
Community-led Event Calendar
Cultural Data Dashboard
For more info, contact the Arts Council at
318-484-4474
or by e-mailing us at
info@louisiana-arts.org
Arts Council of Central Louisiana
1101 4th Street, Suite 201
Alexandria, LA 71301