Grant Application

Grants will be prioritized for New Orleans area nonprofits that serve low-income or under resourced populations with a focus on hunger relief and/or education access and equity. Grants will be awarded for a 12-month funding period for up to $40,000.

The 2026 grant applications will open Friday. May 1st.

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Grant Types

Seed Money

Up to $10,000 for new or pilot programs.

Operating support

Up to $10,000 for general operations

Capacity building

Up to $20,000 for organizational development, staff training, or infrastructure

Criteria

  • Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

  • Serve communities in Orleans parish.

  • Align with the Foundation’s focus areas - hunger relief and/or 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

  • 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.

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.