MARAIST FAMILY FOUNDATION
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Creating Opportunity. Nurturing Potential. Enhancing Community.

SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION

The Maraist Family Foundation accepts grant applications of up to $15,000.

​Only 501(c)(3) organizations are eligible to apply.
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​The Spring 2026 grant cycle is now open. The deadline for applications is April 1, 2026.

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Please download and complete the application form. Forms may be mailed to
[email protected]

​Note that with your application form, we ask that you submit a project budget and a copy of your most recent IRS Form 990.

If you have trouble downloading the PDF, reach out and we can send it as an attachment. 

​If you have any questions or wish to discuss your application, please email us at: [email protected]
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The Maraist Family Foundation seeks to promote economic mobility and joyful community bonds in coastal Louisiana by supporting educational, cultural, and human service organizations that do transformative work. Funding and grant recipients include:

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette 
Bayou Teche Museum
 The Clifton Chenier Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Paul & Lulu Hilliard Museum
Love Our Schools
Junior Achievement of Acadiana
Southern Mutual Help Association
Faith House of Acadiana
Kites Above Acadiana Healing Garden
 Boys & Girls Club of Acadiana

Hospice of Acadiana

​The Accelerating Reading Program at Holy Family School
Big Towns
Prime Time Head Start and Early Head Start
FoodNet Food Bank





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