[Greater New Orleans Foundation](https://www.gnof.org)

April 17, 2026 (Full application due)

Typical award size not specified; single-year support; reporting required 10 months after award.

Supports outdoor, nature-centered programs for at-risk or disconnected youth (ages 10–18) in Orleans Parish, focusing on conservation and youth development.

--- ## Description The Emily’s Bloomin Youth Fund provides grants to nonprofit organizations delivering outdoor, nature-centered programming to at-risk or disconnected youth, ages 10–18, in Orleans Parish. The fund’s goal is to empower youth by teaching them about the natural world and fostering their roles as conservationists, while also developing professional, teamwork, and communication skills. Programs supported by this fund aim to instill social responsibility and a strong work ethic in participants. --- ## Due Dates - April 17, 2026: Full application due (submission deadline) --- ## Funding Amount - The typical award size and total funding available are not specified in current materials. - Grants are for single-year projects. - Grantees must submit both fiscal and narrative reports ten months after the award date. - Site visits may be requested during the grant period. --- ## Eligibility - Only nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply. - Programs must serve at-risk or disconnected youth ages 10–18. - Projects must take place in Orleans Parish. - Proposed activities must be outdoor and nature-centered, with a focus on conservation education and youth skill development. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through the Foundation’s [online portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=gnof). - If your organization has an existing profile, use it to apply. - New applicants must create a profile, which also allows tracking of grant status for future applications. - Required materials include a completed proposal and supporting documentation. - Reporting (fiscal and narrative) is required 10 months after the award; submission is via the online portal. - A site visit may be requested during the grant period. --- ## Additional Information - The fund was established in 2015 and is part of the Greater New Orleans Foundation’s commitment to youth development and environmental stewardship. - For questions about alignment or eligibility, direct inquiries to the Foundation’s grants team. --- ## External Links - [Emily’s Bloomin Youth Fund Program Page](https://www.gnof.org/program/emilys-bloomin-youth-fund/) - [Greater New Orleans Foundation Home](https://www.gnof.org) - [Online Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=gnof) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |------------------------|---------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [grants@gnof.org](mailto:grants@gnof.org) | | Foundation Phone | 504-598-4663 | | Foundation Contact Page| [Contact Us](https://www.gnof.org/contact-us/) | ---

Emily’s Bloomin Youth Fund

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