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Who funds workforce development work in Louisiana
15 funders have a record of paying for workforce development work by Louisiana recipients: 44 grants totaling $12.0M, most recently in 2024 — mostly private foundations, plus grantmaking charities. The largest by matched giving are Wk Kellogg Foundation ($4.1M), The Community Foundation of North ($387,817) and Baptist Community Ministries ($247,500).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Louisiana recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
Wk Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek, MI
13 matching grants · $4.6M · through 2022Largest: $1.0M to NOLA BUSINESS ALLIANCE — catalyze job growth, wealth creation, and build an equitable and sustainable economic future for new orleans through launching a new business model that merges and aligns economic …
The Community Foundation of NorthShreveport, LACharity · may take applications
5 matching grants · $387,817 · through 2024Largest: $6,171 to LCTCS FOUNDATION — to provide funding for scholarships for students enrolled in technical and/or vocational training at its shreveport campus
Largest: $77,500 to JERICHO ROAD EPISCOPAL HOUSING INITIATIVE INC — jericho road's workforce development program
Lat Workforce Investment BoardHouma, LACharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $5.4M · through 2024Largest: $1.6M to THE WORK CONNECTION INC — funds used to increase the employability of economically disadvantaged adults through participation in classroom on-the-job training and work experience.
Largest: $100,000 to CLOVER FOUNDATION FORMERLY KINGSLEY HOUSE INC — kingsley house's healthcare workforce development
Largest: $20,000 to THE BEN D JOHNSON EDUCATIONAL CENTER — legacy workforce development center
Largest: $250,000 to NEW ORLEANS SPONSORING COMMITTEE - TOGETHER NEW ORLEANS — project support for the together new orleans community lighthouse resilience hubs' civic engagement and workforce development.
Largest: $100,000 to THE WALLS PROJECT — future proof dfw focuses on creative services and information technology workforce development programming that will meet the needs of local employers, including coding for the web…
United Way of Northeast LouisianaMonroe, LACharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $28,000 · through 2024Largest: $18,000 to GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTH LOUISIANA — to provide workforce development, job placement, and support services that empower individuals with barriers to employment to achieve economic independence.
Largest: $280,000 to RIVER PARISHES COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION — support toward rpcc's mission to develop and support academic, workforce development, and community engagement programs
Largest: $10,000 to NEXT TWENTY FIVE INC — vocational and career training/ upskilling programs
The Rapides FoundationAlexandria, LACharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $300,000 · through 2023Largest: $300,000 to THE BEN D JOHNSON EDUCATIONAL — legacy workforce development program
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