Red River Bank – Community Development Grants (2026)

Supporting Affordable Housing, Financial Empowerment & Economic Growth in Louisiana

Organization: Red River Bank
Support Type: Community development grants
Geographic Focus: Red River Bank Assessment Area (Louisiana)
Application Status: Open / ongoing

About the Funder

Red River Bank is a Louisiana-based community bank committed to fostering economic growth and strengthening communities across the state. Through partnerships with public and nonprofit institutions, the bank’s Community Development Grants support initiatives that create meaningful, lasting change—particularly in low- to moderate-income (LMI) communities. These grants are designed to address local credit and deposit needs while advancing long-term community stability and opportunity.

What This Program Supports

To qualify for a Community Development Grant, proposed activities or initiatives must meet one or more of the following criteria:

• Affordable Housing
  Support for affordable housing serving low- to moderate-income individuals, including multifamily rental housing.
• Community Services / Financial Empowerment
  Programs that deliver financial education, financial capability, or other community services to low- to moderate-income individuals.
• Economic Development
  Activities that promote economic development for small businesses, including entrepreneurship and job creation.
• Community Revitalization & Stabilization
  Efforts that revitalize or stabilize:
  • Low- to moderate-income geographies
  • Designated disaster areas
  • Distressed or underserved nonmetropolitan middle-income areas

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant organizations must:

• Be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public organization
• Be located within the Red River Bank Assessment Area
• Maintain non-discriminatory practices, including no discrimination based on race, color, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin

Application / Request Process

Organizations interested in applying should review program details and submit a request through Red River Bank’s Community Development Grants page.

Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.redriverbank.net/developmentgrants

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This opportunity is well-suited for nonprofits and public organizations in Louisiana that:

• Serve low- to moderate-income individuals or communities
• Work in affordable housing, financial empowerment, or small business development
• Are engaged in community revitalization or disaster recovery efforts
• Can demonstrate measurable, place-based impact

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

• Review Type: Rolling
• Best Suited For: Louisiana-based nonprofits and public organizations focused on LMI community development and economic growth