Our Grants
Since 2005, the Arts & Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana has helped distribute over $2 million in grants to local arts organizations. Our granting agencies include the City of Lake Charles (Lake Charles Partnership Grant), the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury (CPPJ Grant), Visit Lake Charles (Tourism Marketing Initiative Grant), and the Louisiana Division of the Arts (Louisiana Project Grant).
Purpose of Grants
The grants we administer are used locally and regionally to bring arts and humanities to the forefront of the Southwest Louisiana experience. Our grants directly fund operational and project expenses for arts organizations and are used to bolster tourism and improve the quality of life in our area through cultural enrichment.
Grants
Lake Charles Partnership Grant
The Lake Charles Partnership Grant is provided by the City of Lake Charles. The LCP Grant is used for projects and organizations needing project assistance inside the City of Lake Charles.
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Cultural Grant
Projects that occur inside Calcasieu Parish are eligible for the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Cultural Grant Funding. The CPPJ Grant funding is for projects only and does not fund organizational support requests.
Tourism Marketing Initiative Grant
The Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), also known as Visit Lake Charles, funds the Tourism Marketing Initiative Grant. The TMI Grant assists with advertising and marketing your projects and Southwest Louisiana as a whole. Organizations domiciled in Calcasieu Parish are eligible for funding.
Louisiana Project Grant
The Louisiana Division of the Arts provides funding for projects and arts organizations within our 5-parish area of Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jeff Davis parishes through the Louisiana Project Grant program. The LPG Grant will feature various workshops within our region discussing application requirements, FAQ’s and more.
FAQ
Have Questions?
How are funding decisions made?
The Arts Council receives the application, determines if the applicant is eligible, and the application is reviewed by a panel of your peers. Once funding decisions are made, the Community Development Coordinator will reach out to you directly with answers, supplemental information, and steps to take moving forward.
Is assistance provided?
Yes! Grant workshops are announced periodically, and our Community Development Coordinator can set aside time to meet on an individual basis to provide technical support.
Who can I contact for assistance?
Please contact our Community Development Coordinator – Erica Barrios