Application Process
The majority of Beaird Family Foundation grants support qualified nonprofit organizations that provide services in the Shreveport and Bossier City region of Louisiana. If your organization is a first-time applicant, please contact us.
The grant cycle is processed through the Beaird Family Foundation online grant management system. All forms and information shall be submitted through the online system.
The Spring 2024 Grant Cycle Request for Proposals (RFP) is accessible here. The RFP introduces the Letter of Intent form and provides the grant cycle timeline.
Prior to submitting a Letter of Intent form, the Foundation highly recommends organizations view the Letter of Intent Guidance (20 minutes).
Fall Cycle Timeline
July 1-21
Letters of Intent Accepted
August 1-15
Grant Applications Accepted from Organizations with Approved LOIs
November 15
Grant Decisions Announced
Spring Cycle Timeline
December 1- January 5
Letters of Intent Accepted
January 15-31
Grant Applications Accepted from Organizations with Approved LOIs
May 15
Grant Decisions Announced
Grant Follow Up Reports
Organizations that received a Beaird Family Foundation grant in the past must complete a follow-up report before submitting a Letter of Intent in future grant cycles. The report is due one year after the grant is awarded. The report may be accessed through our online grant management system. The follow-up report provides an opportunity for organizations to share data, successes, improvements, and future plans.
Grants History
Please click on the files below to view our grants history.
