Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following:

  • Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or have a fiscal sponsor

  • Serve communities in New Orleans or surrounding Louisiana parishes

  • Align with one or both of the Foundation’s focus areas:

    • Hunger relief

    • Education access and equity

  • OR be a New Orleans-based organization that supports one or both of the above focus areas through community programs, advocacy, or direct service.

Funding Priorities

We prioritize organizations that:

  • Serve low-income or under-resourced populations.

  • Demonstrate cultural competence and community trust.

  • Have a track record of measurable outcomes.

  • Embrace collaboration and community-informed approaches.

Grant Period

  • 12-month funding period.

  • Grantees must submit a mid-year update and a final report.

  • Renewals considered based on performance and mission alignment.

Grant Types

  • Seed Funding – Up to $10,000 for new or pilot programs.

  • Operating Support – Up to $10,000 for general operations.

  • Capacity Building – Up to $10,000 for organizational development, staff training, or infrastructure.

What We Do Not Fund

  • Individuals (e.g., scholarships or personal aid)

  • Political campaigns or lobbying

  • Organizations that do not serve New Orleans or surrounding parishes

  • Work unrelated to hunger relief or education equity