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CFA Announces $161K In Grants to Support 34 Nonprofit Projects

CFA is proud to announce that $161,100 in grants are being awarded to 34 community-based projects through its Affiliate Grants Program, launched this year. The projects span education and youth development; health and human services; arts and culture; and community development.

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Lafayette Civic Cup

In its 93rd year, the Lafayette Civic Cup continues to honor an outstanding individual who has given of their time and resources to improve the Lafayette community.

Established in 1933, the awardees are selected by a committee of past recipients from public nominations, reflecting the community’s appreciation for those who “inspire, empower, and embrace servant leadership”. The award is presented to acknowledge individuals’ dedicated commitment to the Lafayette community beyond their professional responsibilities. 

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Access Your CFA Fund Portal

Access and manage your fund with ease. More than just a new look, charitable giving and tracking through CFA is now more convenient than ever.

Our new fund portal features enhanced visuals that provide a clearer view of your fund’s impact. Upon logging in, the dashboard offers a comprehensive snapshot of your fund balance, total grants, and total contributions.

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Building Stronger Communities

CFA believes philanthropy is a catalyst for enhancing the quality of life in our communities – immediately and in perpetuity. Our core purpose is building legacies and improving communities by connecting generous people to the causes they care about. CFA’s geographic focus includes the parishes of Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Mary, St. Martin, and Vermilion.

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CFA proudly stewards more than 1,000 individual funds—each one shaped by the unique intentions of our donors and the diverse needs of our Acadiana communities.

Donate through our Giving Hub to play a vital role in addressing critical priorities across the region.

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Disaster and Emergency Response

Community Foundation of Acadiana’s Disaster and Emergency Response Fund provides support to organizations that serve residents affected by parish, state or federally declared natural disasters and emergencies.
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Our Impact

Connecting Generous People

Since its inception in 2000, CFA has helped to build more strategic connections between Acadiana’s philanthropic community and many of the region’s biggest needs. Through our philanthropic expertise, we empower individuals, families, and businesses to invest in causes they care about, creating lasting impact across Acadiana. By turning generosity into action, we are building a stronger, more compassionate region.

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Total Dollars Deployed Into the Community Since Inception

$235M+

2024 Dollars Deployed Into the Community

$24.7M+

Established

2000

Who We Help

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Professional Advisors

Help your clients achieve their charitable goals with customized giving solutions that align with their financial plans.

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Nonprofits

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What We Do

Whether through donor-advised funds, our affiliate foundations, grants programs, or civic leadership, Community Foundation of Acadiana is strategically growing philanthropy across South Louisiana by fostering charitable giving that strengthens local communities.

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Engaged Philanthropy

Strategic programs for community growth

Donor Advised Funds

Charitable solutions for individuals, families, and businesses

Agency Funds

Reserve funds and long-term assets

Designated Funds

Support specific causes

Scholarships & Applications

Education-focused donor-established awards

Affiliate Foundations

Local philanthropy, parish-driven support

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Why Give With CFA

At Community Foundation of Acadiana, we bridge generosity with opportunity, ensuring that charitable giving fuels meaningful change. Your gift through Community Foundation of Acadiana, no matter its size or type, can permanently support a cause that is important to you, whether its education, arts and culture, human services, or the environment, helping to build a more prosperous Acadiana. By working with you and your professional advisor to choose giving option that best meets your charitable goals, we make your philanthropy accessible and impactful, today and into the future.

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Community Foundation of Acadiana is the trusted philanthropic leader and resource for donors and philanthropists, nonprofits, and community leaders in our region. The Foundation believes philanthropy is a catalyst for enhancing the quality of life in our communities – immediately and in perpetuity.

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Bob Giles

Giles To Be Presented With 93rd Civic Cup November 11

The Lafayette Civic Cup will recognize business and civic leader Robert “Bob” Giles as its 93rd recipient at the annual banquet on Tuesday, November 11 at 5:30 p.m. at the City Club at River Ranch. The Civic Cup, one of Lafayette’s most distinguished honors,...

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