Special to the American Press

Applications are open for the 2025-2026 Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Grant, funded annually by the CPPJ and administered by the Arts Council of SWLA.

This Project Assistance Grant ranges from $500-$5,000 for a specific project on either single or recurring dates. Those applying must hold that project in Calcasieu Parish.

The grants are administered by the Arts Council and are used locally and regionally to bring arts and humanities to the forefront in Southwest Louisiana. They directly fund operational and project expenses for arts organizations and are used to bolster tourism and improve the quality of life in our area through cultural enrichment.

Applications can be downloaded at www.artscouncilswla.org. The application deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, March 17.

In late March, a grant review panel will review applications and recommend funding levels to the Arts Council Board of Directors. Funding decisions are not made by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury.

For more information on the grant, call 337- 439-2787.