Nonprofit Entities

CAFA recognizes the valuable roles that many nonprofit organizations play in our community while their missions are unique to their organization, they all bring their expertise and passions to improve the quality of life of our community residents. CAFA partners with nonprofits to help achieve their missions.

CAFA Special development tools/incentives for Nonprofits

Besides having helped more than 18,000 individuals and families purchase their homes, the Capital Area Finance Authority also promotes economic development in the Capital Region through its community grants program for non-profit organizations. The program provides grant funds and capital funds to be used for projects by non-profit organizations that advance the Authority’s vision. Grants are awarded to organizations and agencies within our nine Parish Region.

Grant requests are screened by a grants review committee consisting of members of CAFA’s Board of Trustees.

Non-profit organizations wishing to receive guidelines for submitting proposals should fill out a grant application using the form provided.

Funds available for grants are determined by the Board of Trustees and may vary from year to year.

Previous recipients of CAFA Grants include:

  • Plan Baton Rouge
  • Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge
  • Build Baton Rouge

For more information on CAFA Community Grants, contact our President/CEO, Mark Drennen.

CAFA will consider short-term, low-interest loans consistent with our mission within the confines of CAFA’s Trust Indenture and Public Trust Laws and in keeping with CAFA’s Mission. Terms and conditions are negotiated and may differ by project type. For more details and application forms, contact our President/CEO, Mark Drennen.

CAFA will consider a line of credit for a maximum amount and for a set period of time within the confines of CAFA’s Trust Indenture and Public Trust Laws and in keeping with CAFA’s Mission. Terms and conditions are negotiated and may differ by project type. For more details and application forms, contact our President/CEO, Mark Drennen.

Additional Resources

EBR City-Parish Government

The official website of Baton Rouge's City-Parish Government. Head to the site to learn more about city-parish housing and financial information.
Visit site: https://www.brla.gov/

Louisiana Government

The official website of Louisiana's State Government.
Visit Site: https://www.louisiana.gov.

Baton Rouge Area Chamber

BRAC is dedicated to fostering a strong, growing economy throughout the nine-parish Baton Rouge area by serving as the primary advocate and change agent for the region's business community.
Visit Site: https://brac.org/

Baton Rouge Area Foundation

BRAF expands philanthropy, connecting people who give with the causes they care about most, partnering on projects for civic good.
Visit Site: https://braf.org/