Tanger Outlets Gonzales Awards Grants to Ascension Parish Schools

The company donated over $200,000 to fund 176 grants across 37 shopping centers.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Tanger Outlets Gonzales announced the recipients of its 2025 TangerKids Grants, which included Lake Elementary, Lakeside Primary, and Dutchtown High School in Ascension Parish. The grants will support various educational programs and initiatives in the local community.

Why it matters

The TangerKids Grants program has contributed over $3.9 million to educational initiatives across the United States and Canada over the past 30 years, demonstrating Tanger's commitment to supporting schools and students in the communities where their shopping centers are located.

The details

The Ascension Parish grant recipients include Lake Elementary, which will use the funds for its 'Trenches to Tensions – Mapping Your Way to Understanding' program; Lakeside Primary, which will benefit from the 'Literacy Launch Pad – Giving Every Reader a Strong Start' program; and Dutchtown High School, which will purchase Statistics DE calculators.

  • Tanger Outlets Gonzales announced the 2025 TangerKids Grant recipients on February 9, 2026.

The players

Tanger Outlets Gonzales

A shopping center owned and operated by Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc., a real estate investment trust that owns and operates a portfolio of outlet shopping centers in the United States and Canada.

Jimmy Frederick

The Marketing Director for Tanger Outlets Gonzales.

Lake Elementary

A public elementary school in Ascension Parish, Louisiana.

Lakeside Primary

A public primary school in Ascension Parish, Louisiana.

Dutchtown High School

A public high school in Ascension Parish, Louisiana.

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What they’re saying

“Tanger Gonzales remains committed to helping students succeed across our community. By listening closely to local schools and educators, we're able to support projects that respond to real, on-the-ground needs. TangerKids Grants help create inclusive, engaging learning environments and give students the resources they need to thrive – both in the classroom and beyond.”

— Jimmy Frederick, Marketing Director, Tanger Outlets Gonzales (weeklycitizen.com)

What’s next

The TangerKids Grants program will continue to accept applications from public and private schools in the Ascension Parish area for the 2026 grant cycle.

The takeaway

Tanger Outlets Gonzales' TangerKids Grants program demonstrates the company's long-standing commitment to supporting education and student success in the local community, providing much-needed resources and funding for innovative educational initiatives.