Please complete the following application for your Summer Impact grant request. For those who have questions about the application forms or process, please contact us.

Application CLOSED on May 19, 2025 at 4 pm.

United Way Southwest Louisiana announces the Summer Impact Grant opportunity to expand and deepen services for children and youth ages 5-18 in Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron and Jeff Davis parishes over the summer of 2025. The criteria and application are below.

Focus areas include, but are not limited to: arts, advocacy, dance, athletics, leadership, literacy and STEM.

Grant funds will be used to offset tuittion costs for low to moderate income (ALICE) families during the summer months. Learn more about ALICE here.

Successful implementation will help close the achievement gap, improve health outcomes and scale programs in locations where they're needed most.

The maximum grant award amount per organization is up to $5,000.

Award letters will be sent electronically no later than May 22, 2025

If awarded, funds will be dispersed no later than May 31, 2025

GRANT AWARDS for 2025 are:

We encourage families to reach out to the individual nonprofits to apply for summer programs for their children. The programs being offered include:

Region 5 STEM Center: Engaging STEM summer camps that immerse K-12 students in fun and relevant STEM activities. (Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jeff Davis) https://www.cpsb.org

Felice Kicking Camps: A program aimed at developing skilled and confident specialists in the local football community. (Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jeff Davis) www.felicekickingcamps.com

OTA Camps: Camps focusing on various subjects, including robotics and programming, guided by certified teachers. (Calcasieu) Www.otacamps.com

Shining Stars Business & Leadership Summer: Providing mentorship, instruction, and hands-on experiences to inspire young leaders. (Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jeff Davis) https://businessworkforcerecovery.com/

Butterfly Language School: Offering summer camps that mix science, art, crafts, cooking, and reading in French, English, or Spanish. (Calcasieu) https://butterflylanguageschool.com/

Branch Out Summer Arts Camp: Creative and educational art camps at the Imperial Calcasieu Museum that foster meaningful summer experiences. (Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jeff Davis) www.imperialcalcasieumuseum.org

DM Robinson Education Literacy Program: A tutoring program providing small-group literacy instruction to K-5 public school students. (Calcasieu) https://www.dmrobinsonprek-12educationconsultingfirm.com/

Dream BIG Sound Summer Camp: Addressing the need for safe and enriching summer programming, focusing on spiritual growth. (Calcasieu) http://thesoundlc.com/

Washington Marion Magnet School Band Camp: Students receive personalized instruction in their musical instruments and vocal techniques from experienced tutors. (Calcasieu)

Friends of the Governor's Program for Gifted Children: Teaching students about responsibility and self-reliance with guidance from dedicated counselors. (Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jeff Davis)