NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities is now accepting applications for Emergency Readiness Grants to help cultural organizations prepare for and recover from disasters.
Supported by the State of Louisiana, the grants mark the beginning of the LEH’s 2026 grant cycle, which includes multiple funding opportunities for organizations that preserve and share the state’s cultural heritage.
“LEH’s commitment to supporting cultural organizations across the state remains steadfast for 2026, from ensuring that the cultural stewards who protect and preserve Louisiana’s historical collections can continue this vital work to creating public opportunities where every Louisianan can share their stories, reflect together in community, and explore the possibilities for our future,” said Miranda Restovic, president and executive director of the LEH. “Thanks to the State of Louisiana, LEH is continuing to support the most invaluable of our resources — our culture and our people.”
Cultural organizations may request up to $5,000 to reduce the effects of past or future disasters, such as writing emergency plans, staff training, covering insurance deductibles, moving servers, or completing physical improvements that reduce vulnerability.
Applications will be accepted through Dec. 10, with award notifications in January. Additional LEH grant programs opening later in the 2026 cycle include:
- Program Mini-Grants (Nov.–April): Up to $1,000 for small-scale public humanities projects.
- Louisiana Culture Care Fund Grants (Dec. 4–Jan. 22): Operating support for expenses such as payroll, rent, and insurance.
- Rebirth Grants (Feb. 19–April 16): Up to $5,000 for projects using the humanities to deepen public understanding.
- Constitution Day Grants (March 31–April 28): Up to $1,400 for institutions offering Constitution Day programming.
More information is available at leh.org/grants.