Welcome to Neighbors Capital Area Foundation
Our Mission
The mission of the Neighbors Capital Area Foundation is to create and support education-focused & community-driven initiatives in the greater Baton Rouge area.
Project Grants for Public Schools
The Foundation’s newest initiative, PGPS offers K-12 public schools the opportunity to apply for funding for projects that exhibit a lasting impact on the school and community. The next round of applications will open in August 2024.
Neighbors Way Tuition Assistance Award
Established in 2018, the Neighbors Way Tuition Assistance Award aims to subsidize the cost of tuition for local students entering their first year of college. Student applications open Friday, Janaury 8, 2024.
Neighbors Day
Each year NFCU’s 250 employees gather for Neighbors Day – a city-wide day of service to give back to the Greater Baton Rouge Area. Neighbors Day is Monday, October 7, 2024.
Clays for a Cause
The Foundation will host its 10th annual Clays for a Cause sporting clays tournament in October 2024, with proceeds benefiting the Neighbors Way Tuition Assistance Award.