The New Orleans City Council has established the New Orleans Recreation and Culture Fund to provide funding to support nonprofit community organizations, youth recreation organizations, and culture bearer organizations that contribute substantially to the well-being, development, and growth of the New Orleans community.
Donor Name: New Orleans City Council
State: Louisiana
County: Orleans Parish (LA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/06/2024
Size of the Grant: Less than $100,000 (or 50% of an organization’s annual operating budget)
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Funding Information
Maximum grant awards will be the lower of $100,000 or 50% of an organization’s annual operating budget.
Eligibility Criteria
Tax-exempt 501c3 nonprofit organizations with a registered headquarters or permanent physical location in Orleans Parish that have been in existence for at least three years and are in good standing with the IRS are eligible to apply.
Organizations should demonstrate one or more of the following: 

Strong leadership at the staff and board level
Good fiscal management
Track record of success
Organizational capacity
Commitment to equity for communities and populations in high need
Thoughtful involvement of community members as leaders and advisors
Key contributions to the health and vibrancy of the communities they serve

Required Documents
In addition to answering narrative questions, applicants will be required to submit the following documents:

Current Operating Budget
Year-To-Date Financial Statements
Most Recent Audit
Most Recent IRS Form 990
List of Board Members
List of Other Funders
Proof of Good Standing With Louisiana Secretary of State
Memorandum of Understanding (If applying using a fiscal sponsor)

For more information, visit GNOF.