Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana - The Arts Council of SWLA and the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury have recently made an announcement stating that the application for the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Grant is currently available for the fiscal year 2024-2025. This competitive grant program receives funds on an annual basis from the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury and is managed by the Arts Council.
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Grant provides a Project Assistance Grant. This grant offers funding ranging from $500 to $5,000 for a specific project that takes place on one or more single or recurring dates. To be eligible for assistance with a project, applicants must ensure that the project is conducted within Calcasieu Parish.
To obtain an application, please visit www.artscouncilswla.org. The deadline for application submission is Friday, March 15th, at 5:00 PM. A grant review panel will meet at Central School at the end of March to assess applications and suggest funding amounts to the Arts Council board of directors. It is important to note that the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury is not involved in making funding decisions.
The Arts Council handles the management of grants for the Louisiana Division of the Arts, the City of Lake Charles, and the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau. They offer help with writing grants and provide consultations. To learn more about the services and programs of the Arts Council, visit their website at www.artscouncilswla.org or contact them at (337) 439-2787.