We are thrilled to announce that Emerging Philanthropists of New Orleans (EPNO) has opened applications for our 2020 grant making cycle.

This year’s process has been streamlined and accelerated to push impact into our community as soon as possible. Four teams will award up to $5,000 to grantees in the following areas: Human Rights & Justice, Arts & Culture, Environment & Sustainability, and Health.

Applications are due Monday, August 10, 2020 at 5:00 PM

2020 Timeline

Wednesday, July 22, 2020 – Applications Open

Monday, August 10th, 2020 – Applications Due

Wednesday, September 5th, 2020 – Grantees will be announced and notified, and funds will be distributed by September 30th.

Focus Statements

Arts & Culture
Environment
Health
Human Rights & Justice
Arts & Culture

Emerging Philanthropists of New Orleans’s (EPNO) Arts and Culture team seeks to invest in organizations that have been culture bearers for New Orleans and focus on using art as a catalyst to advance New Orleans culture and make an impact on the community. Organizations in Orleans Parish preferred. Criteria:

  • 501(c)3 organization
  • Has been in existence for at least 2 years 
  • Smaller organizations with an annual budget of less than $250k
  • A demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion and/or supportive of marginalized communities.
Environment

The EPNO Environment & Sustainability team seeks to support organizations which aim to improve environmental conditions for marginalized communities by focusing on any of the following issues:

  • Environmental justice
  • Sustainable waste management
  • Flooding and urban water management
  • Renewable energy
  • Energy burdens and energy efficiency
  • Climate change
  • Education, policy research, and advocacy
  • Green economy & workforce
  • Transportation

Preference will be given to an organization or organizations that have partnerships and/or working relationships with other entities or initiatives in order to leverage this funding.

Health
EPNO’s Health team seeks to support organizations that focus on improving health outcomes, prioritizing equity, and increasing health literacy.
We are looking to give to organizations which serve the New Orleans community in one or more of the following needs:
  • COVID-19 Response
  • Preventive Healthcare
  • Increasing Access to Healthcare
  • Behavioral Healthcare
  • Perinatal Healthcare
Human Rights & Justice

EPNO’s Human Rights and Justice team seeks to support organizations in the Greater New Orleans Region that address racial inequities by focusing on one or more of the following areas:

  • Creating community alternatives to policing
  • Dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline
  • Improving re-integrations of formerly incarcerated individuals
    Applicants are encouraged to specify how the grant will impact their organization’s mission and align with the Black Lives Matter movement.
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