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The Bayou Research Institute is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based engagement model. In 2024, it awarded a total of $23.3K across 30 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CENTER FOR JUSTICE AND DEMOCRACY
$30.1K
14%
NATIONAL CIVIL JUSTICE INSTITUTE
$24.5K
11%
Louisiana First Foundation Inc
$12K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
17
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BAYOU RESEARCH INSTITUTE?
No. BAYOU RESEARCH INSTITUTE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BAYOU RESEARCH INSTITUTE give?
BAYOU RESEARCH INSTITUTE primarily gives to organizations located in Louisiana, New York, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are BAYOU RESEARCH INSTITUTE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BAYOU RESEARCH INSTITUTE fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BAYOU RESEARCH INSTITUTE make each year?
In 2024, BAYOU RESEARCH INSTITUTE awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $23 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BAYOU RESEARCH INSTITUTE fund recently?
In 2024, BAYOU RESEARCH INSTITUTE awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include CENTER FOR JUSTICE AND DEMOCRACY, NATIONAL CIVIL JUSTICE INSTITUTE, and Louisiana First Foundation Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BAYOU RESEARCH INSTITUTE?
BAYOU RESEARCH INSTITUTE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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