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Funding

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Do you have a professional project that seeks to promote French in Louisiana? Members of Exel Louisiane are eligible for up to $1,000 in funding to support French-language initiatives at their place of work. This financial assistance is available through a strategic partnership with La Fondation Louisiane.

Eligibility Requirements

Those who are interested in applying for funding must:

  • Be a member or plan to become a member of CODOFIL’s economic development program, Exel Louisiane
  • Implement an initiative designed to support French at your place of work, such as (the following serve as examples and you are not limited to these three potential projects):
    • Creating and installing French signs
    • Translating a menu or other resources like a website
    • Taking professional French language courses or assisting an employee with taking French courses
  • Have a clear vision for how their project will support French in Louisiana and at their business or organization

Apply for Funding for a French Language Project

Exel Louisiane - Funding

Name(Required)
Does your business currently incorporate French or Louisiana Creole language, culture, or branding?(Required)
How valuable do you think incorporating these languages/cultures could be for your branding, tourism, or business growth?(Required)
How valuable do you think incorporating these languages/cultures could be for your branding, tourism, or business growth?(Required)
Which language(s) or cultural elements are most relevant to your business or target audience? (Select all that apply):(Required)
If resources or funding were available, which of the following would benefit your business? (Select all that apply):(Required)
What is currently stopping you from incorporating more French or Creole into your business? (Select all that apply):(Required)
We are developing a $1,000 micro-grant to help Louisiana businesses fund French or Louisiana Creole services and professional development. Would you be interested in applying?(Required)
Requirements(Required)