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