Be an EPNO Grantee

Every year, our class members form into focus area teams addressing key issues in New Orleans.

Past focus areas have included Arts & Culture, Education & Youth Development, Environment, Economic Development, Healthcare, and Housing.

Applications are Open!

How to Apply

Application process:

Submit a letter of intent. The Letter of Intent should include a description of the following (Please limit to 250 words for consistency):

  • The organization and its mission;
  • The project for which you are seeking funding; and
  • How the funds will be used.

All applicants will receive an email informing them of whether they are invited to submit a full proposal.

Explore Past Grantees

Team members give grants up to $10,000 each year.
The class as a whole awards $50,000.

Arts and Culture
Crime and Public Safety
Economic Development
Education and Youth Development
Environment
Healthcare
Housing
Juvenile Justice
Poverty Alleviation
Racial Equity
Ripple Effect
Women's Issues
Workforce Development
Economic Development

Economic Development

Propeller (formerly known as SENO) (2009)
YAYA (2009)
Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation (2010)
Start on Success at O. Perry Walker (2010)
Liberty’s Kitchen (2012)
Louisiana Bucket Brigade (2012)
Carrollton-Hollygrove Community Development Corporation (2013)
Louisiana Green Corps (2014)
Restaurant Opportunities Center New Orleans (2014)
Rising Foundations (2016/2017)
Fund 17 (2017)
Launch NOLA (2018)

Eligibility

Have 501(c)(3) status
If you are an individual with an innovative idea,
you must find a sponsoring 501(c)(3).

Located within the Greater New Orleans Area

Please note: EPNO has a Conflict of Interest policy which may prohibit an organization at which an EPNO member or immediate family member is employed from applying to this year’s grant cycle. All potential conflicts must be disclosed to EPNO. EPNO will notify you after your letter of intent is received if there is a conflict.

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