Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Area

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Areas to Improve Student Academic Readiness and Achievement

Women’s Philanthropy Network (WPN) Grants

GrantWatch ID# 187935

Agency: Foundation

Funding Source

Community Foundation of North Louisiana - Women’s Philanthropy Network (WPN)

Geographic Focus

USA: Louisiana: Caddo Parish

Important Dates

Deadline: 01/31/23 4:00 PM Save

Grant Description

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for programs that improve school readiness and focus on student achievement. Funding is intended for a range of activities including but not limited to behavioral health programs, literacy services, and other wrap-around services. Projects must serve residents in Caddo Parish.

In addition, the WPN plans to award two small grants. The focus and eligibility of the small grants are the same as listed above, with the exception that a financial compilation will be accepted in lieu of an audit.

Preference will be given to innovative programs that serve children from birth to 5th grade, that address the needs of underserved populations, and that demonstrate collaboration with other nonprofits, faith-based organizations, business entities, and/or government. Preference will also be given to groups that can leverage matching funds on the federal, state, or local level.

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Eligibility

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Eligibility Criteria" for clarification)

Additional Eligibility Criteria

1. The applicant must be a 501c3 organization or a unit of government which provides charitable functions related to education.
2. Applicant must file an annual Form 990 with the IRS, if required by law.
3. The proposed project must serve individuals in Caddo Parish.
4. The applicant must have conducted an independent audit within the last three years. Non-audited organizations may apply only through the use of a fiscal sponsor or fiscal agent who has been audited in the last three years and meets all other eligibility criteria.

Pre-Application Information

The deadline to apply is January 31, 2023, at 4:00 PM.

Number of Grants

Three

Estimated Size of Grant

One grant of $50,000 – $100,000. In addition, the WPN plans to award two small grants of up to $9,000 each.

Term of Contract

Programs may receive funding for two consecutive years only.

Contact Information

Apply online: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfnl

Contact Liz LaBorde, Chief Grants Officer, at laborde@cfnla.org with questions.

Community Foundation of North Louisiana
401 Edwards Street, Suite 105
Shreveport, LA 71101
318-221-0582
info@cfnla.org

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