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Grants

The GPOA Foundation is a grant-making, independent foundation which supports programs that serve children in Orleans  Parish, Louisiana.  

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ELIGIBILITY

Nonprofit organizations which serve children or youth in Orleans Parish are eligible. Requests should be in the range of $10,000-$20,000.

 

FUNDING PRIORITIES

The GPOA Foundation DOES consider funding

  • Nonprofit organizations that serve children and youth in Orleans Parish

  • Operational costs of programs (including staff and materials)

  • Multi-year requests for three years of declining support will be considered for organizations which have clear impact objectives and an evaluation plan. However, grants will be approved a single year at a time.

  • Collaborative grant request, involving up to three organizations working on a common outcome, are encouraged.

 

The GPOA Foundation DOES NOT consider funding

  • Programs which are not focused on children in Orleans Parish

  • Building or renovation expenses and equipment are rarely funded

  • Sponsorship of special events

  • Individual scholarships

  • Programs that take place out of state

  • Organizations with large, unrestricted endowments

  • Nonprofits that make grants to other nonprofits

GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS
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PRIOR TO SUBMISSION

We suggest that you review our guidelines to see the types of programs that are typically funded. Please remember that our average grant is in the $10,000 to $20,000 range.

 

GRANT APPLICATION TIMELINE

The GPOA Foundation makes grant decisions two times each year:  February and August. 

Concept Paper Opens

 

April 1, 2025                   

October 1, 2025  

Concept Paper Due

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May 1, 2025                    

November 1, 2025   

Grant Decision Dates 

 

August 31, 2025

February 28, 2026

1

concept

The GPOA Foundation accepts only electronic application submissions through the Greater New Orleans Foundation’s online portal. Proposals that are not submitted electronically may not be considered.

2

proposal

If a full proposal is invited, instructions will be sent to complete the full application.

3

reporting

IF AWARDED A GRANT
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The GPOA Foundation is interested in following the progress of your program. We do this by reviewing your annual reports and occasional site visits. If awarded a grant, please use the following format to submit final reports. The final report is due one month after completion of the project and/or expenditure of the funds. 

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