Kubota Tractor Corporation has launched its 6th annual Kubota Hometown Proud® grant program, offering a significant funding and equipment opportunity for nonprofit community projects. This year, Kubota will award a total of $500,000 in grants to 10 nonprofit organizations across the country—one from each of their 10 operating districts.
Each winner will receive a $50,000 grant package, which includes:
Who Should Apply?
Any registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a community project is encouraged to enter. Kubota is looking for unique projects where their equipment can make a tangible difference. Past winners have included:
Note: To be eligible, the nonprofit must be located within a 50-mile radius of an authorized Kubota dealer.
How to Enter
The application process is designed to be simple and can be completed in three steps:
Important Dates
Whether you are revamping a local park or building a new community garden, this is a fantastic opportunity to secure the resources needed to strengthen your hometown.
APPLY NOW.
The AmeriHealth Caritas Foundation has announced an upcoming grant cycle focused on empowering families and improving community well-being. The Foundation is seeking to support nonprofit organizations with project grants ranging from $100,000 to $150,000.
Focus Areas
This funding opportunity is designed for programs that support families through:
Key Dates & How to Apply
The Foundation utilizes a multi-step application process, beginning with a Letter of Intent (LOI).
Resources & Registration
To ensure your organization has the most accurate information before applying, please utilize the links below:
The Alliance is proud to share these high-impact opportunities with our member network to help fuel the vital work being done across Louisiana.
Since 2017, the Cenla Pregnancy Center has been a vital resource for families across Central Louisiana. What began as a single center in Alexandria has grown into a dedicated network, with satellite locations opening in Marksville (Avoyelles) in 2019 and Vidalia (Miss-Lou) in 2023.
The center’s mission is rooted in providing confidential and compassionate support at no cost to those navigating unplanned or crisis pregnancy situations. By offering a safe space and professional services, they ensure that every individual in their community has access to the care and guidance they need during a pivotal time.
This year, the organization is focused on a primary goal: increasing community awareness of their comprehensive services. A cornerstone of their work is the "Earn While You Learn" program, a long-term support initiative that begins with pregnancy confirmation and continues until a child’s second birthday, providing families with both education and essential material needs.
Services provided at all three locations include:
Through their expanding footprint and commitment to cost-free care, the Cenla, Avoyelles, & Miss-Lou Pregnancy Centers continues to strengthen the foundation for families in the heart of our state!
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Cindy G. Foust has been named the new Executive Director of the ULM Foundation. Her hiring was approved by the ULM Foundation Board of Trustees on February 27, 2026. In her new role, Foust will oversee the ULM Foundation, as well as Advancement and Alumni Relations.
“In 2018, I landed on campus to begin my career with the ULM Alumni Association. My love affair with the university came quickly after I realized the impact ULM has on its students, faculty, staff, and community. I wanted to be a part of that impact, and with each opportunity that presented itself in my career here, I was able to create a formidable path to the role of Executive Director of the ULM Foundation,” said Foust.
“Cindy Foust’s selection as Executive Director of the ULM Foundation reflects the confidence we have in her leadership, integrity, and deep commitment to our university’s mission,” said ULM President Dr. Carrie L. Castille. “Throughout this process, Cindy distinguished herself not only through her experience and strategic insight, but through her clear vision for strengthening the Foundation’s partnership with ULM and advancing opportunities for our students, faculty, staff, and community. I am excited to work alongside her and have every confidence she will lead the Foundation with purpose, transparency, and momentum.”
Foust has served as the Interim Executive Director for four months and served as a Senior Development Officer prior to that. She holds two degrees from ULM, including a Master of Public Administration with a concentration in non-profit management.
“On behalf of the selection committee, I want to congratulate Cindy Foust on her appointment as Executive Director,” said Dr. Bill Graves, ULM VP for Business Affairs and Chair of the Selection Committee. “Our committee engaged in a thoughtful and comprehensive review process, carefully evaluating each candidate’s experience, leadership capacity, and alignment with the Foundation’s strategic direction. Cindy consistently rose to the top through both our scoring and our discussions, demonstrating the vision and collaborative spirit necessary to move the ULM Foundation forward. We are confident she is the right leader at the right time.”
Cindy is married to Scott Foust, and they share three children and one grandchild. Writing has always been important to Cindy. She is the owner of Alpha-Kidz, LCC, a children’s book publishing company, and she has also served as a featured columnist and copy editor for Bayou Life Magazine since 2013.
“The path to this role has had ups and downs, but at the end of each day, I leave campus feeling privileged that I get to work with people who love ULM as much as I do and who work alongside me to create resources that will support the university and its students,” said Foust.
Nonprofit leaders are facing difficult financial decisions right now. Do you invest in development capacity? Bring financial functions in-house? Pursue earned revenue or new government funding? Reduce programs, or expand strategically? Consider a merger?
When revenue is tight, it’s hard to know which moves are thoughtful recalibration and which are short-term fixes that create bigger problems later. Join the Nonprofit Financial Commons on April 14, 2026 for, Redesigning Your Nonprofit: Reimagining Your Operating Model in a Changing Environment!
This practical session will explore how to:
Organizational redesign conversations aren’t easy - but done well, they can lead to stronger alignment, smarter strategy, and greater clarity.
If you’re navigating change, this conversation is for YOU! REGISTER HERE.
The National Council of Nonprofits (NCN) recently published Advocating for Federal Spending: A Practical Guide for Nonprofits.
This guide is designed to help nonprofits understand how to effectively advocate for the federal resources that matter most to the people and communities they serve. It includes key information on how Congress enacts federal funding, where there are opportunities for advocacy, and more.
Use this guide to protect the critical federal resources you/your organizations use to serve your communities.
Build Capacity | Grow Impact | Strengthen Louisiana Communities
Across Louisiana, nonprofits, public schools, community organizations and grassroots groups are carrying big missions with small teams. Since 1991, Serve Louisiana has worked alongside organizations like yours helping grow capacity and deepen impact.
What you get: When you partner with Serve Louisiana, you welcome a full-time AmeriCorps Member to serve with your team for 11 months. September 1- July 31 40 hours a week
What members do: Our emerging leaders bring energy, skill, and a passion for service. They support your mission through:
The goal? Stronger systems that last beyond their service term
Focus Areas: We partner with organizations working to build healthier Louisiana Communities by addressing:
Investment: Cash Match: $16,000 per member Mentorship: Your organization provides a fulltime supervisor/mentor Your investment supports the member's:
Priority Deadline: March 31st Virtual Info Session: Friday March 13th at 12pm (email Lisa@ServeLouisiana.org to RSVP)
Learn more and apply at ServeLouisiana.org
The National Council of Nonprofits | March 9
The General Services Administration has proposed significant changes to the System for Award Management (SAM), the online portal nonprofits, state, local, and tribal governments, and other entities use to do business with the federal government. Organizations have until March 30 to submit public comments in opposition to the proposed changes.
Bayou Community Foundation is pleased to announce three grant tiers for its 2026 “Growing Good” Nonprofit Grants Program:
Initial Grant Requests are NOW OPEN, with a submission deadline of 5:00 p.m. Thursday, March 12!
After evaluation by Grants Committee, selected applicants will be invited to participate in the next phase of the application process in May. Grants will be announced in August.
Grant Funding Period: August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027
READ FULL GRANTS PROGRAM GUIDELINES HERE
APPLY HERE
For many nonprofit leaders, board engagement has become harder to sustain, and more important to get right. Today’s CEOs are navigating intense funding pressure and organizational strain while working with boards whose expectations were often shaped for a very different era. To help our members navigate these challenges, the Louisiana Alliance for Nonprofits is sharing an upcoming 75-minute webinar from the Chronicle of Philanthropy.
This session features two nonprofit leaders with extensive experience as both executives and advisors. They will explore why board engagement often slips—citing unclear roles and misaligned expectations—and share the tactics currently helping leaders make the board-CEO relationship more productive and supportive.
Participants will gain practical insights into:
Identifying Red Flags: How to recognize the early signs of disengagement before they lead to organizational strain.
Role Clarification: Strengthening the board-CEO relationship by aligning expectations and decision-making boundaries.
Navigating Complexity: Strategies for building a board that effectively supports leadership during moments of public scrutiny or financial pressure.
Professional Credits: This session qualifies for 1.25 CFRE credits.
Whether you are looking to re-engage a board that has drifted or want to prevent challenges from taking hold in the first place, this session offers realistic approaches you can apply right away.
Click Here to Register Directly with the Chronicle of Philanthropy
Please note: This is an external resource hosted by the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Registration is required through their platform.
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