Amazon Web Services is now accepting grant applications from residents, community organizations, and schools in Bossier Parish looking to launch or expand programs focused on education, economic development, sustainability, and community well-being.

The AWS Communities Fund is a philanthropic initiative that provides funding to communities where AWS operates infrastructure. The program is designed to support locally driven projects that promote STEAM education, sustainability, equity, and overall community health.

Eligible projects must address at least one of several focus areas, including STEAM education and access, environmental sustainability, economic development and leadership, hunger and homelessness, digital skills, culture, military veteran support, community support, and health and well-being.

Projects must take place within Bossier Parish, Caddo Parish, or Shreveport, and should be fully implemented within 12 months of receiving funding. Applicants seeking more than $5,000 in grant funding must be registered charities in the United States. Individuals applying must be at least 18 years old or have permission from a parent or guardian.

The initiative is part of AWS’s broader effort to support and strengthen the communities where it operates by investing in programs that promote opportunity, innovation, and inclusivity.