About the Louisiana Budget Project

The Louisiana Budget Project (LBP) monitors and reports on state government spending and how it affects Louisiana’s low- to moderate-income families. We believe that the lives of Louisianans can be improved through profound change in public policy, brought about by:

• creating a deeper understanding of the state budget and budget-related issues
• looking at the big picture of how the budget impacts citizens
• encouraging citizens to be vocal about budget issues that are important to them
• providing insight and leadership to drive the policy debate

LBP was formed in 2006 as an initiative of the Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations (LANO) and is part of a national network of 40 State Fiscal Analysis Initiatives coordinated by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.

Vision

The Louisiana Budget Project’s vision is to make Louisiana government transparent and accountable for all Louisiana citizens.

Mission

The Louisiana Budget Project will provide sound analysis of state fiscal issues to promote economic prosperity, a rising standard of living, and the opportunity for all citizens to reach their highest potential.

Contact Us

Mailing: P.O. Box 66558, Baton Rouge, LA,70896
Physical: 8281 Goodwood Blvd, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA, 70806
Phone: 225-929-5266 | Fax: 225-925-2711

Funders

The LBP is an independent, nonpartisan program that is part of the State Fiscal Analysis Initiative (SFAI), coordinated by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. The mission of the SFAI network is to further develop the identity of the state’s nonprofit sector and its capacity to impact public policy through coordinated and strategic policy efforts.

Our funders include:

• Open Society Institute – www.soros.org
• Public Welfare Foundation – www.publicwelfare.org
• Annie E. Casey Foundation – www.aecf.org
• W.K. Kellogg Foundation – www.wkkf.org

The LBP is an initiative of the Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations (LANO).

Advisory Panel

Our advisers include: