Make a Difference (MAD) Program
The Make a Difference (MAD) Program offers flexible CDBG funding to Louisiana communities for comprehensive projects that create measurable improvements, enabling local governments to design customized solutions that enhance living conditions, expand opportunities and strengthen community infrastructure. Offered by Louisiana Office of Community Development (LCDBG); awards $500K – $2.0M; applications due January 20, 2027.
Key Facts
- Funder
- Louisiana Office of Community Development (LCDBG)
- Award amount
- $500K – $2.0M
- Deadline
- January 20, 2027
- Geography
- Louisiana non-entitlement municipalities and parishes (excludes Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Bossier City, Hammond, Jefferson Parish, Kenner, Lafayette Parish Consolidated Government, Lake Charles, Monroe, New Orleans, St. Tammany Parish excluding Madisonville, Shreveport, Slidell, Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government, and Thibodaux)
- Categories
- Community Development
- Status
- Open
About This Grant
The Make a Difference (MAD) Program offers flexible CDBG funding to Louisiana communities for comprehensive projects that create measurable improvements, enabling local governments to design customized solutions that enhance living conditions, expand opportunities and strengthen community infrastructure. Eligible applicants include non-entitlement municipalities and parishes; proposed activities must be eligible under Section 105(a) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and...
Full requirements and application instructions: official listing.
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