Deadline: 9-Aug-21
Applications are now open for the GNOF Exxon-Mobil Fund, a Donor Advised Fund of the Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF), to improve the quality of life for people in Algiers and St. Bernard Parish.
An advisory committee of business and civic leaders meet annually to review grant requests in all program areas relative to the designated areas.
Type of Funding
The Fund will provide for the following types of funding:
- Grants that support new, creative, or beneficial programs;
- Capital fund grants for new construction or major renovations;
- Seed money grants to help start a new organization which responds to an important opportunity in the community;
- Bridge grants to sustain organizations experiencing financial hardship.
Funding Information
- For St. Bernard Parish, the Committee typically recommends grants that do not exceed $10,000, although larger grants may be made in extraordinary circumstances.
- For the designated area in Algiers, the Committee typically recommends grants that do not exceed $4,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations that serve Algiers and St. Bernard Parish 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.
- While priority is given to nonprofit organizations based in St. Bernard Parish or Algiers, nonprofit organizations serving the St. Bernard or Algiers area will be given consideration.
Criteria
Organizations applying for grants should complete the online application and provide the following:
- A detailed project budget and budget narrative;
- A description of the project to be funded, including strategies, measurable objectives and a timetable;
- A copy of your board list;
- A copy of your most recent audit;
- A copy of your most recent Form 990.
For more information, visit https://www.gnof.org/program/gnof-exxon-mobil-fund/