Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and Bonvenu Bank Award $100,000 in Pathway Fund Grants to Four Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Organizations

BATON ROUGE, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas), through member Bonvenu Bank, has awarded $100,000 in Pathway Fund grants to four organizations in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, whose work strengthens housing stability, advances estate planning and helps families preserve generational property. Each organization received $25,000 as part of a statewide effort supporting nonprofits addressing heirs’ property challenges.

The funding is part of more than $1 million that was awarded to 13 Louisiana nonprofits by FHLB Dallas through Bonvenu Bank.

“These Baton Rouge organizations are doing vital work that empowers residents to protect family property and build long-term stability for future generations,” Bonvenu Bank Vice President of Community Development Michael Colston.

The following organizations received funding to provide educational services:

• EnvisioNBR: $25,000. EnvisioNBR is a neighborhood-based nonprofit that works alongside residents and partners to revitalize North Baton Rouge neighborhoods through housing stability, heirs’ property education and financial literacy programming
• The BRidge Agency: $25,000. The BRidge Agency supports youth and families through community-based programs and provides culturally responsive financial literacy and estate-planning education to help families protect and grow generational assets
• Rebuilding Together Baton Rouge: $25,000. Rebuilding Together Baton Rouge repairs homes and revitalizes communities while offering wraparound services, including legal education, referral and property financial literacy to help low-income seniors maintain safe, stable housing
• Mid City Redevelopment Alliance: $25,000. Mid City Redevelopment Alliance provides housing counseling, financial literacy and estate-planning support to help families clarify title, strengthen property ownership and preserve long-term stability

Heirs’ property, land or homes passed down without a will, can create unclear ownership that prevents families from obtaining home repairs, accessing disaster relief or preserving family assets.

“Heirs’ property challenges can limit a family’s ability to maintain ownership, access resources or build wealth,” said Greg Hettrick, senior vice president and director of Community Investment at FHLB Dallas. “Through the Pathway Fund and committed members like Bonvenu Bank, we can support organizations that help families preserve their homes, strengthen neighborhoods and secure their futures.”

Last year, FHLB Dallas and 15 participating members awarded $4.3 million in Pathway Fund grants to 42 organizations working to prevent or remediate heirs’ property issues. The 2026 application window opens Monday August 3 and offers $3 million. Learn more about the Pathway Fund and how to apply.

About Bonvenu Bank

Bonvenu Bank is a community bank in Louisiana that offers a variety of banking services for individuals and businesses. Formerly Citizens National Bank, Bonvenu Bank was established in 1985, and has 14 full-service branch locations throughout Louisiana. Committed to offering an elevated banking experience, Bonvenu strives to build a prosperous future for the communities it serves. Bonvenu Bank has been a leading financial partner for businesses and individuals in Northwest Louisiana for 40 years.

About the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas is one of 11 district banks in the FHLBank System created by Congress in 1932. FHLB Dallas, with total assets of $97.1 billion as of March 31, 2026, is a member-owned cooperative that supports housing and community development by providing competitively priced loans and credit products to approximately 780 member institutions in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico and Texas. For more information, visit fhlb.com.