The Climate Action Equity Project (CAEP) Advisory Group will be distributing grants, via the Greater New Orleans Foundation, to organizations working on equitable climate action projects that will further the goals listed in the Taking Steps Together for Equity & Climate.
Donor Name: Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF)
State: Louisiana
County: Jefferson Parish (LA), Orleans Parish (LA), Plaquemines Parish (LA), Saint Bernard Parish (LA), Saint Charles Parish (LA), Saint James Parish (LA), Saint John the Baptist Parish (LA), Saint Tammany Parish (LA), Tangipahoa Parish (LA), Washington Parish (LA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/12/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Priority Areas 

Modernize the energy use
Improve transportation choices
Reduce waste
Create culture that supports workforce and small business opportunities in climate action
Organizations must be located in New Orleans and be led by and/or have established partnerships with residents of underserved neighborhoods.

The Climate Action Equity Program will support:

General operations
Programs
Advocacy, including legislative, judicial, or executive advocacy; community organizing; campaigns; leadership development; and policy development
Capacity building, including technology needs and support, collaboration, professional development, communications training, organizational effectiveness, and evaluation and research

Funding Information
Expected grant size is $5,000 to $10,000; grants may be larger or smaller.
Eligibility Criteria 
Nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations that serve within the Greater New Orleans area are eligible to apply for funding. Organizations that are not tax-exempt but have a fiscal agent relationship with a 501(c)(3) organization are also eligible. Smaller organizations and organizations with limited to no experience with the grant application process are especially encouraged to fill out the interest form, and there will be support available for completing this application.
Grant Award Process 
The Climate Action Equity Project Advisory Group will review all applications and recommend grants to be approved. The committee reviewing grant applications shall consist of representatives of the foundation’s Environmental Programs team, as well as community leaders and leaders of local groups with expertise in transportation, renewable and efficient energy, small business and workforce development, and waste reduction.
Applications will be evaluated based on the following:

Does the project and/or organization meet basic eligibility criteria? Does the project and/or organization meet the general and specific guidelines outlined above?
How will the program or project be evaluated or its impact measured?
The proposed plan or strategy for use of the funds?
Is the organization networking, coordinating, cooperating, or collaborating with underserved communities?

For more information, visit GNOF.