Community Development Works is a program of The Rapides Foundation
318.443.7880

Foundation Center


Candid is a nonprofit organization that serves to inform the public about philanthropy and how nonprofit activities contribute to society. As a Candid Community Partner, the Community Development Works (CDW) Learning Lab is committed to serving Central Louisiana's social sector by offering access to Candid's databases, specialized training, and other professional development opportunities.  

The CDW Learning Lab is open Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. unless the lab is in use for training sessions or consultations. Call Felicia Walker at 318-443-7880 for lab availability. The lab is closed for all major holidays.


Electronic Resources:

When it comes to online research sources for funding, you won't find a more exhaustive resource than the Foundation Directory. Because it's updated daily, you know it's accurate. And by providing access to 240,000+ funders, 2,000,000+ grant recipients, and 4,000,000+ grants added yearly, it's comprehensive, too.


GuideStar includes profiles on every IRS-registered nonprofit organization, including the nonprofit's mission, legitimacy, impact, reputation, finances, programs, transparency, governance, and more.

Candid Learning is your destination for all of Candid’s live and on-demand trainings, webinars, and other resources designed to improve your fundraising, overall sustainability, grantmaking, and transparency.GrantSpace SM, a service of the Foundation Center, offers information and resources specifically designed to meet the needs of nonprofits worldwide in need of know-how for securing funding and operating effective organizations.

Foundation Grants to Individuals includes profiles of 10,000 grantmakers with details on funders that provide scholarships, fellowships, grants, and a wide range of financial support to individuals.

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