Rural Development Hubs in Louisiana

Aspen CSG partners with Rural Development Hubs across the country to strengthen local leadership, align funding, and build regional capacity. Through research and peer learning, we support Hub leaders to refine strategies and apply what works across regions.

In Louisiana, we work with Hub partners that coordinate across sectors, align resources, and connect communities to advance long-term regional strategies:

Greater New Orleans Foundation 

The Greater New Orleans Foundation is a community foundation dedicated to driving positive impact through philanthropy, leadership, and action across the Greater New Orleans region, serving 13 parishes. It connects donors with causes, supports nonprofits through grantmaking and capacity-building, and plays a leading role in civic initiatives—from disaster recovery to environmental resilience and regional development.

The Greater New Orleans Foundation is featured in these Aspen CSG resources: Through Natural Disaster to Prosperity: A Call to Action 

Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group