National Day of Racial Healing 2027 Grants

Foundation for Louisiana is proud to launch a grant opportunity for community-based organizations in Louisiana to deepen their approaches to racial healing.

In alignment with the National Day of Racial Healing in January 2027, we will award eighteen (18) grants of up to $5,000 each to support Louisiana-based organizations in strengthening their internal and/or external racial healing practices. Grantees will use the National Day of Racial Healing Conversation Guide and related resources as a foundation to design staff engagements, community events, or other healing-centered processes that reflect their unique histories, cultures, and lived experiences.

This opportunity is designed not just for public programming but also to support organizations in answering the question: What does racial healing look like for us? Whether focused on internal team-building or broader community work, the goal is to build lasting practices rooted in truth-telling, relationship-building, and visioning for a more just and liberated Louisiana.

Participating organizations will adapt and implement the National Day of Racial Healing tools effectively between January 15 and January 24, and attend a shared learning roundtable after their events to help inform Foundation for Louisiana’s future racial healing initiatives.

This grant opportunity is part of Foundation for Louisiana’s ongoing commitment to investing in truth-telling, movement-building, and healing justice. We welcome applications from organizations deeply connected to their communities and committed to advancing racial equity and collective healing.

Timeline:

• August 11, 2026: RFP opens
• August 20, 2026: Grant Opportunity Information Session
• September 4, 2026: RFP closes
• October 27, 2026: Award Announcement
• January 15 - 24, 2027: National Day of Racial Healing Events are held
• February 2027: Shared Learning Roundtable

Eligibility:  Eligible organizations must:

• Have 501c3 determination or a fiscal sponsor
• Be located and work in Louisiana (note: If fiscally sponsored, fiscal sponsor does not have to be based in Louisiana)
• Implement the project between January 15–24, 2027
• Use the National Day of Racial Healing (NDORH) tools to design and implement the event

Priority will be given to organizations working directly with marginalized communities and those addressing racial disparities in the criminal legal system, youth justice, separation and housing justice, economic justice, and climate justice.

Mini-grants may be used to support:

• Racial healing circles and community dialogue events: Facilitated discussions where participants engage in storytelling and active listening to process racial trauma collectively, fostering cross-racial understanding and empathy.
• Workshops: Educational sessions aimed at deepening understanding of racism’s impact and promoting community-based solutions.
• Arts and culture events: Creative initiatives such as poetry performances, theatre productions, visual art exhibits, and film screenings that center racial justice themes.
• Healing justice events: Community gatherings incorporating healing practices such as yoga, guided meditation, and movement therapy.
• General support for event logistics: Funds may be used for food and drink, venue rental, on-site childcare, facilitator and artist honoraria, internet connectivity, audio-visual needs, and more.

Selection Criteria:  Applications that meet eligibility requirements will be scored in the following areas:

• Mission Alignment  We prioritize organizations whose mission and goals reflect a commitment to expand opportunity and wellbeing across the state and to strengthen the conditions that help every Louisianan live a safe, stable, connected, and dignified life.
• Alignment with Racial Healing  We’re looking to partner with organizations that are actively engaging in racial healing. That might look like long-standing racial healing practices, newly emerging approaches, or thoughtful plans to integrate healing into your internal culture or community work. We welcome a wide range of interpretations of what racial healing looks like for your organization.
• Community Connection & Engagement  Strong proposals will come from organizations that are deeply rooted in their communities. We value applications that show how you listen to and are guided by the people you serve, especially in the design and implementation of your programming.
• Project Design & Use of National Day Of Racial Healing Tools  Organizations must use the National Day of Racial Healing conversation and event guides as their foundation; we are eager to see how you make them your own. We welcome proposals that reflect the history, culture, and lived realities of your community — using the National Day of Racial Healing tools as a framework to shape your event, staff engagement, or other racial healing-centered process.
• Budget & Use of Funds  We ask that your budget clearly reflect the work you are planning to do. We understand that organizations operate with different levels of infrastructure, so we are not looking for perfection, just clarity about and alignment between your intentions, your activities, and your use of funds.

More Information

We’re hosting a virtual info session on Thursday, August 20, 12pm - 1pm. Click here to RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5kr7c4Iw0oI5r2MgP-g_bhUjLjLAhkeXEb8-RP4g6dcN5LQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=102890410070893977112

An FAQ with more information about eligibility and funding range can be found here.

Resources and support for using our online application portal, Submittable, is available here.

Do you have questions about this opportunity, eligibility, or how to prepare your application materials? Want to discuss accommodations for people with disabilities?  Other questions or concerns? Email us at grants@foundationforlouisiana.org.

About the Solidarity Fund

Foundation for Louisiana (FFL) invests in communities and ideas, builds partnerships, and transforms policies and systems for an equitable, stronger Louisiana.

With support from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the Solidarity Fund offers sponsorships to Louisiana-based nonprofits as part of a strategy to increase racial justice in philanthropy—particularly for grassroots organizations working in and for Louisiana.

FFL defines racial justice as the liberatory and transformational vision of what society could be—and must become—once we eliminate racial hierarchies, advance collective liberation, and ensure that People of the Global Majority have the resources, dignity, power, and self-determination to thrive fully and wholly.

We understand racial equity as the enactment and reinforcement of policies, practices, attitudes, and actions that produce power, access, opportunities, treatment, and outcomes for all—while accounting for the ongoing impact of historical and contemporary racial disparities.

Eligibility & Funding Guidelines

To be eligible for support from the Solidarity Fund, applicants must:

•  Be a Louisiana-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or be fiscally sponsored by one
•  Submit a complete sponsorship application at least 60 days before the event
•  Propose an activity that takes place on or before December 31, 2026

We prioritize applications from organizations that have historically lacked access to flexible funding due to systemic exclusions based on racism, sexism, classism, ableism, and heterosexism.

What We Fund

Sponsorships can be used to support:

•  Community events, convenings, and gatherings
•  Fundraisers and benefit performances
•  Learning opportunities or public awareness campaigns
•  Organizing events and cultural programming

Projects that do not generally receive consideration:

• The private benefit of any specific individual
• Public or private secondary schools (Pre-K - 12) 

Funding Parameters

•  Maximum award: $25,000
•  Average award: $5,000
•  One award per organization per FFL fiscal year
•  Applications are accepted on a rolling basis while funds remain available

What We Look For

We assess applications based on:

•  Alignment with FFL’s mission and program areas, including racial justice, climate justice, and criminal justice
•  Support for our strategic priorities: arts and culture, economic opportunity, and community leadership and wisdom
•  The feasibility, urgency, and community impact of the proposed activity  

Please contact Tiffany Hall, Grants & Special Projects Manager, at thall@foundationforlouisiana.org with any questions.

Give 8/28 Registration Fee Reimbursement

For Louisiana Black-Led Organizations | 2026

The Foundation for Louisiana is pleased to offer registration fee reimbursements for eligible Louisiana-based Black-led organizations participating in the 2026 Give 8/28 campaign.

About Give 8/28

Give 8/28 is a national day of giving that celebrates and invests in Black-led and Black-benefiting organizations. Held annually on August 28, the campaign commemorates significant moments in Black history while connecting organizations with donors committed to strengthening Black communities.

Participation in Give 8/28 provides organizations with increased visibility, stronger donor engagement, and expanded fundraising opportunities through a national network of supporters committed to investing in Black communities.

Registration Fee Reimbursement

To help remove financial barriers to participation, Foundation for Louisiana will reimburse the Give 8/28 registration fee for every eligible Louisiana-based Black-led organization that submits a complete reimbursement request.

Eligibility

Organizations must:

•  Be a Black-led organization based in Louisiana. 
•  Be accepted and verified to participate in the 2026 Give 8/28 campaign. 
•  Submit a complete Foundation for Louisiana reimbursement request. 
•  Provide proof that the Give 8/28 registration fee has been paid. 
•  Submit a current IRS Form W-9. 
•  Submit a completed Foundation for Louisiana ACH/Direct Deposit Authorization (Vendor Processing) Form. 

What Is Covered?

Foundation for Louisiana will reimburse the Give 8/28 registration fee for eligible organizations.

Registration fees are established by Give 8/28 and typically range from $25–$100, depending on organization size.

How to Apply

1.  Register for Give 8/28 through the official Give 8/28 platform. 
2.  Once your organization has been accepted, complete the Foundation for Louisiana reimbursement request. 
3.  Upload the following required documents: 
   •  Proof of payment for your Give 8/28 registration fee (receipt, confirmation email, invoice, or transaction screenshot) 
   •  Current IRS Form W-9 
   •  Completed Foundation for Louisiana ACH/Direct Deposit Authorization (Vendor Processing) Form 

    

4.  (Optional) If you would like Foundation for Louisiana to help amplify your Give 8/28 campaign, you may also share your campaign page, social media accounts, and promotional materials through the application. 

Complete reimbursement requests that include all required documentation will be reviewed for processing.

Important Dates

•  Give 8/28 Registration Deadline: July 31, 2026 (please verify with Give 8/28 before publishing) 
•  Give 8/28 Day of Giving: August 28, 2026 
•  Foundation for Louisiana Reimbursement Request Deadline: September 7, 2026 (subject to confirmation) 
•  Reimbursements Issued By: September 27, 2026 (subject to confirmation) 

Why We're Offering This Support

At Foundation for Louisiana, we believe financial barriers should never prevent organizations from accessing opportunities to grow their impact. By reimbursing Give 8/28 registration fees, we hope to increase participation by Louisiana's Black-led organizations while strengthening fundraising efforts that benefit communities across our state.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible?

Louisiana-based Black-led organizations that have been accepted and verified to participate in the 2026 Give 8/28 campaign.

What documents are required?

To process your reimbursement, please submit:

•  Proof of payment for your Give 8/28 registration fee 
•  A current IRS Form W-9 
•  A completed Foundation for Louisiana ACH/Direct Deposit Authorization (Vendor Processing) Form 

Submitting all required documentation with your reimbursement request will help us process your payment as quickly as possible.

Can Foundation for Louisiana help promote my campaign?

Yes. As part of the reimbursement request, organizations may choose to share their Give 8/28 campaign page, social media accounts, and promotional materials for possible amplification through Foundation for Louisiana's communications channels.

Please note that submission of promotional materials does not guarantee that your campaign will be featured.

Who should I contact with questions about Give 8/28?

Questions about the Give 8/28 campaign or registration process should be directed to the Give 8/28 team through Give828.org.

Questions about the Foundation for Louisiana reimbursement process may be directed to thall@foundationforlouisiana.org.

When will I receive my reimbursement?

Eligible organizations that submit a complete reimbursement request by the deadline can expect reimbursement by the published reimbursement date.

Ready to Get Started?

•  Register for Give 8/28. 
•  Participate in the national day of giving on August 28. 
•  Submit your reimbursement request and all required documentation. 
•  (Optional) Share your campaign materials with us for possible promotion through Foundation for Louisiana's communications channels. 

We look forward to supporting Louisiana's Black-led organizations and celebrating your participation in Give 8/28.