Grants for Person of Color-Led Small Businesses and Volunteer Firemen in Louisiana (USA)
GrantID: 58075
Grant Funding Amount Low: $5,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $5,000
Summary
A foundation connected to a neighbor-focused platform is offering funding to support local volunteer emergency responders across the U.S. Each recipient can receive $1,500 to help purchase essential equipment or operational supplies. The goal is to bolster capacity and improve response readiness in small, community-based fire departments. Eligible applicants include officially recognized volunteer fire services anywhere in the United States. This grant is designed to be straightforward and quickly distributed to help teams strengthen safety resources without overly complicated procedures.
In a different region, neighborhood groups and homeowners associations in a Midwestern city can apply for modest grants to support community-building projects and public improvements. These grants range from $2,500 to $5,000, depending on whether the applicants are new or returning recipients. Funds are intended to cover neighborhood-enhancing initiatives such as planting trees, installing benches, creating public art, hosting block gatherings, or upgrading signage and lighting. The program is open exclusively to neighborhood associations within that specific city. Additionally, the same foundation occasionally offers one-time microgrants of $5,000 aimed at helping small, local businesses—particularly those led by underrepresented entrepreneurs—to grow, increase visibility, and connect with their communities. These grants may include marketing support, promotional credits, or participation in learning events tailored to neighborhood businesses.
Across all of these efforts, the emphasis is on practical, community-driven impact. Whether it’s a volunteer-run fire station improving safety, a neighborhood association enhancing shared spaces, or a small business strengthening its roots, the funds are meant to be accessible, immediately useful, and locally responsive. Eligible recipients include nonprofit entities like HOAs, municipal or volunteer organizations, and small businesses, depending on the program. Available regions vary from nationwide for the emergency fund to specific city limits for neighborhood projects.
This grant may be available to individuals and organizations in Louisiana that are actively involved in Black, Indigenous, People of Color. To locate more funding opportunities in your field, visit The Grant Portal and search by interest area using the Search Grant tool.
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