Fall Community Assistance Fund (CAF) Grant

Ceiling: $20,000
Private
Junior League of New Orleans

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that promote the economic, physical, and mental well-being of women and families in the New Orleans area.

Description

The Community Assistance Fund (CAF) provides grants to nonprofit agencies that can effectively demonstrate a need for funding and aim to advance the wellbeing of women. The Junior League of New Orleans (JLNO) awards these grants once a year in areas including Economic Opportunity, Physical and Mental Health, and Family Assistance. Grants support women’s economic potential, improve their health, and provide family support to alleviate caregiver burdens.
Applications for the Fall 2024 CAF grants are open from July 28, 2024, to August 25, 2024. Grants of up to $20,000 are available. The CAF Committee evaluates funding requests and submits them for final approval by JLNO’s Community Council and Board of Directors. Awarded organizations must participate in follow-up evaluations six and twelve months after receiving funds.

Eligibility
States
Louisiana
Regions
New Orleans
Eligible Entities
Nonprofits
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Posted Date
August 12, 2024
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Anticipating Next Round
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Previous Recipients
2023-2024 St. Thomas Community Health Center: purchase of a colposcopy machine and other related medical equipment – $15,850 New Orleans Womens and Childrens Shelter: stipends for student workers, program materials, and funding to cover fees for residents to open checking accounts – $7,150 The Bright School for the Deaf: tuition assistance for 4 families lead by single mothers with children from infancy to 5 year old suffering from hearing loss – $5,000 Emergency Legal Responders: educational sessions to help women prepare for legal situations arising from natural disasters – $7,500 STEM Heads: summer programming sessions for K-12 students in New Orleans East – $13,250 Teresa Talks: monthly empowerment sessions and outreach programs to women’s shelters and girl’s homes – $1,200

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