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GRANT GUIDELINES

ELIGIBILITY

Nonprofit Organizations that serve children in Louisiana, generally 501(c)3.

FUNDING PRIORITIES

The GPOA Foundation DOES consider funding

Nonprofit organizations that serve children and youth in Metro N.O.

Programs that focus on education and life skills: tutoring, college preparation, afterschool enrichment, character building, service learning, etc.

Operational costs of programs (including staff and materials)

The GPOA Foundation DOES NOT consider funding

Programs which are not focused on children

Out-of-state programs

Building or renovation expenses

Sponsorship of special events

Individual Scholarships

Equipment (computers, etc.) is rarely funded

PRIOR TO SUBMISSION

We suggest you review our prior Annual Reports to see the types of programs that are typically funded. Please remember that our average grant is in the $10,000. range.

GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS

The GPOA Foundation makes grant decisions four times each year:

February, May, August and November

DUE DATES

In order to process grant requests timely, due dates are firm and not negotiable.

Concept Paper Due: February 1 - May 1 - August 1 - November 1

Proposal (Invited) Due: April 1 - July 1 - October 1 - January 1

Step 1:

Download and complete the one-page Concept Paper form

Mail 1 original plus 12 copies of the Concept Paper form by the deadline

DO NOT add attachments, cover letters, etc.

Step 2: IF a full proposal is invited

Download and complete the three-page Proposal form

Attach the following documents to the original plus 12 copies

Project budget including details of how GPOA funds would be spent

Organization’s total budget with projected revenue and expenses including salaries

Attach the following to the original only

IRS letter indicating not for profit status – generally 501(c)3

Board of Directors list

Program brochure

Most recent audit or IRS 990 form (If a new organization, a Profit & Loss to date statement)

Letter(s) of agreement from referral sources or collaborators (if applicable)

Mail one 1 original and 12 copies to the Foundation by the deadline.

NOTIFICATION OF DECISIONS

May 15 - August 15 - November 15 - February 15

Please mail all documents via U.S. Postal Service only to:

GPOA Foundation

P.O. Box 158

Mandeville, LA 70470-0158

Please do not hand deliver or send "signature required".

IF AWARDED A GRANT

The GPOA Foundation is interested in following the progress of your program. We do this by reviewing your quarterly reports and occasional site visits. If awarded a grant, please mail your quarterly reports timely. Quarterly reports are required before future payments are made.