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

August 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

Average grant size is $20,000; some special funds range from $30,000–$145,000 in total available funding; grants are for one year only.

Supports organizations advancing health and youth development in Greater New Orleans, prioritizing equity, leadership, and community impact.

--- ## Description The IMPACT Special Funding Opportunities program, offered by the Greater New Orleans Foundation, provides targeted grants to nonprofit organizations working in the Greater New Orleans region. The program focuses on initiatives in health and youth development, with additional funding streams supporting public health outreach, healthcare assistance for specific diseases, eye surgery for indigent patients, and support for children and families rejected by traditional institutions. Grants are awarded to organizations demonstrating strong leadership, fiscal responsibility, a commitment to equity, robust community involvement, and advocacy for underserved populations. The program aims to foster resilient, vibrant, and equitable communities by supporting both general operations and specific projects or advocacy efforts. --- ## Due Dates - August 2026: Full application deadline (anticipated/projected) - August 2026: Full application deadline (anticipated/projected, based on historic cycle) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Average grant size is $20,000 (grants may be larger or smaller). - Special funding opportunities include: - Harold W. Newman, Jr. Charitable Trust: $45,000 total available (healthcare assistance for cancer, heart disease, or Alzheimer's). - Kahn-Oppenheim Trust: $145,000 total available (public health outreach/education). - Gulf States Eye Surgery Fund: $30,000 total available (eye surgery for indigent patients). - Michael R. Boh Fund: $40,000 total available (support for children/families rejected by institutions). - Grants are for a maximum duration of one year and are generally paid in a single installment. --- ## Eligibility - Nonprofit, 501(c)(3) public charities serving the 13-parish Greater New Orleans region are eligible. - Organizations not yet tax-exempt may apply with a fiscal agent (must provide a memorandum of understanding and financials for the fiscal agent). - Organizations with a current IMPACT renewal grant are not eligible. - Only one application per organization per cycle (choose a single funding category). - Schools are not eligible; exceptions are made for nonprofit partners working across multiple schools or supporting education reform. - Grants are not available to individuals, for events/conferences, capital/endowment support, scientific/medical research, or programs requiring adherence to religious doctrine. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via the [Greater New Orleans Foundation online portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/gnof/Common/LogOn.aspx). - Required attachments include: current operating budget, financial narrative, unaudited year-to-date financials, most recent audit, Form 990, board list, program budget, and list of other funders. - Applications are reviewed by program staff, with selected applicants invited to a site visit. - Awards are typically announced in November following the deadline. - All grantees must submit a final report, with possible interim progress reports as specified. --- ## Additional Information - Priority is given to organizations demonstrating: - Strong staff and board leadership - Good fiscal management - Track record of success - Commitment to equity for high-need populations - Community involvement and advocacy - Innovative stakeholder engagement - No matching funds are required, but evidence of other support strengthens applications. - Grants do not support multi-year funding; each application is for a single year only. --- ## External Links - [IMPACT Special Funding Opportunities Program Page](https://www.gnof.org/program/impact-special-funding-opportunities/) - [Greater New Orleans Foundation](https://www.gnof.org) - [IMPACT FAQs (PDF)](https://www.gnof.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMPACT-2019-FAQs.pdf) - [IMPACT Guidelines for Applications (PDF)](https://www.gnof.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMPACT-Guidelines-for-Applications-2019.pdf) - [Online Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/gnof/Common/LogOn.aspx) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |------------------------|----------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [grants@gnof.org](mailto:grants@gnof.org) | | Phone | 504-598-4663 | | Foundation Address | 919 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130| | Online Contact Form | [Contact Us Page](https://www.gnof.org/contact-us/) |

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