GoodDining in May – You Dine, They Give

Earn up to 6% of the bill for Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation year-round!

Simply enter Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation as the name of the charity of your choice when you register.

Earn $5 donation when you Sign up & Dine with GoodDining in May*

May is National Dine Out for Charity Month and you can earn a $5 bonus donation for Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation when you sign up for GoodDining and dine out within 60 days of registering*.
Plus, you will also earn donations up to 6% of your bill, 365 days a year when you eat at any of 10,000 participating GoodDining…

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Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation Healthcare Initiative Seeks Healthcare Partnerships Throughout the State

Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation Healthcare Initiative (LCEF-HI) is currently seeking healthcare partnerships throughout Louisiana to offer services to our state's cultural workers. LCEF-HI needs individual and specialized healthcare providers who are willing to participate in our statewide healthcare program. Providers who want to take part in this program will be able to delegate their level of service (for instance, the number of patients serviced and/or the rate for care provided).

The LCEF-HI main office is in Lafayette. The foundation currently has medical partners serving the following parishes: Acadia, Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Evangeline, Iberia, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, Rapides, St. Landry, St.…

2011 Economic Opportunity Fund Grantees

LCEF is excited to announce our 2011 Economic Opportunity Fund grantees. Funding was awarded to 13 Nonprofits, 6 Businesses and 13 Self-Employed Individual Cultural Producers. A total of 183 applications were submitted. We congratulate our complete list of grantees  below…

2011 Economic Opportunity Fund Grantees
The Value of Culture

We are all living examples of how our culture affected us as we grew up. Without a doubt, our region's distinct customs and unique traditions helped to develop and shape our  attitudes  and character. Ask anyone and they will tell…

The Value of Culture
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Help Save the Louisiana Breast and Cervical Health Program by Signing Petition

February 24th, 2012 | In: Home

Governor Jindal’s  executive budget shows severe cuts to health care and it’s likely the Louisiana Breast and Cervical Health Program will be part of the fallout from these cuts.   Currently, only 1 in 8 uninsured women have access to life-saving breast cancer screening and treatment.   As a result,    Louisiana ranks second in ... read more →

LCEF Participates in Combined Federal Campaign

October 26th, 2011 | In: Cultural Economy News

Just like the United Way provides opportunities for corporate workers to contribute to community campaigns, the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) provides opportunities for U.S. federal employees to contribute to charitable organizations of their choice. The mission of the CFC is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient, and effective ... read more →

The Business of Culture | Business | The Advocate | Baton Rouge, LA

September 12th, 2011 | In: Home

“Grants help creative ventures improve sales in industry.”
 
We would like to thank the Baton Rouge Advocate for writing such an extensive article on our EOF grant program. Here is an  excerpt  of the Monday, September 12, 2011 edition!
 
Three years ago local Baton Rouge artist Laura Teague received a $1,500 grant from the Louisiana Cultural Economy ... read more →

Calling All Louisiana Musicians: Join the Jazz & Heritage Talent Exchange

April 18th, 2011 | In: Home

Are you a Louisiana musician who records original music? Are you looking for ways to get your music used in film and TV productions? Do you want more festival gigs? Then join the Jazz & Heritage Talent Exchange – a free service of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation.
Now more than ever, movies and ... read more →

Watch the Sept. 21st EOF Grant Webinar

September 24th, 2010 | In: Home
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Watch this screencast of the EOF Webinar from 9/21/10. You may watch the webinar in its entirety (it’s about 1-1/2 hours) or you can use the fast-forward button or slider feature to scroll to the section you are interested in.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT EOF GRANTS

Think you qualify for an EOF Grant? Start here to find out everything you need to know: Timeline/DeadlinesDownloadsGlossaryFAQWebinarsSuccess Stories

Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation – Who Are We and What Do We Do?

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The primary mission of LCEF is to be a catalyst for the development and enhancement of the distinct cultural industries of Louisiana by promoting the economic health and quality of life of our cultural economy workforce.
The Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation (LCEF) was launched as a result of then Lieutenant Governor Mitchell J. Landrieu’s Cultural Economy ... read more →