Community Organizations
Community Organizations Who Provide Grants and Grant
Arts Council of New Orleans
The Arts Council of New Orleans is a private, non-profit organization designated as the City’s official arts agency. Now in its 32nd year, the Arts Council serves as one of eight regional distributing agencies for state arts funds and administers available municipal arts grants and the Percent For Art program…
Blue Moon Fund
The blue moon fund has been investing in the recovery of New Orleans since 2006. The fund has focused on supporting a variety of organizations and initiatives that support self-organization, and build the resilience of the city through various forms of ‘connective tissue’ across neighborhoods, sectors, and interests across the…
Idea Village
The Idea Village is a 501© (3) economic development organization whose mission is to ignite innovation by providing strategy, talent and resources to entrepreneurial ventures. Since 2002, we have engaged a powerful network of talented individuals committed to developing a vibrant entrepreneurial community in New Orleans.
LatiNola
LatiNola, a program of Puentes, is a city wide civic engagement and cultural awareness program aimed at increasing volunteerism and civic participation among the city’s Latinos. LatiNola has several components; the LatiNola Youth Leadership Council (LYLC), LatiNola Votes – a voter registration campaign-, the Welcoming Louisiana Campaign, aimed at making…
Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations (LANO)
Mission: The Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations (LANO) is a membership organization serving nonprofits statewide through our regional field offices including one in New Orleans. Our New Orleans office is located at Nonprofit Central in Central City. Services: Our primary services include organizational capacity building for nonprofits through trainings and…
Louisiana Office of Cultural Development
The Louisiana Office of Cultural Development is a state agency within the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism under the direction of Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu. Cultural Development is comprised of four agencies, Arts, Archaeology, Historic Preservation and the Council for the Development of French In Louisiana. Through these programs,…
Louisiana Public Health Institute
The Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI) is an independent, statewide 501©(3) nonprofit organization established in 1997. We are part of a growing movement of public health institutes across the country. LPHI’s mission is to promote and improve health and quality of life in Louisiana through diverse public-private partnerships with government,…
New Orleans Initiative - Bard College
The New Orleans Initiative is a student-initiated response to the storms of 2005 and the long aftermath faced by the city of New Orleans. The Initiative seeks to explore and develop the many capacities of the liberal arts institution for collaborative engagement with the neighborhood revitalization process in New Orleans.…
Operation REACH, Inc.
Since 1999, Operation REACH, Inc. has supported children, youth and families in succeeding in school and life by providing learning opportunities that unleash the magic of learning, leadership and increased social consciousness. Operation REACH is a national non-profit community education resource that assists individuals and communities in reaching new heights…
Partnership for Youth Development
Partnership for Youth Development is the intermediary organization leveraging resources to programs that serve children and youth in New Orleans. Our Mission: Partnership for Youth Development helps school age youth in New Orleans maximize their learning opportunities and educational experiences during out of school time. The Partnership maintains strong connections…
Project Home Again
“Project Home Again (PHA) is a not-for-profit development arm that was created by the Riggio Foundation. Like many other Americans, Leonard and Louise Riggio were profoundly affected by the suffering and devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina and sought to play a role in the rebuilding of New Orleans and help…
Puentes New Orleans, Inc.
The mission of Puentes New Orleans, Inc. is to build assets and create access for the Latino community of the Greater New Orleans area. What does this mean? It means that we aspire to create an integrated New Orleans region in which the Latino community is a vital, vibrant, and…
River of Hope
River of Hope Mental Resource Center River of Hope Mental Health Resource Center is sponsored by Headwaters, a non-profit relief organization. We are a free walk-in clinic offering counseling, referral and support services to anyone in need. Hours Weds. 8:30am-5:30pm Thurs. 1pm-9pm Fri. 9am-9pm Sat. 8:30am-5:30pm We are located at…
S.M.C.L. Foundation & Associates, Inc.
Through our strong faith and trust in GOD, we will create a healthy atmosphere that sparks neighborhood improvement projects involving affordable housing for low and moderate income families and promote economic development that includes, jobs, health, fitness, recreation, and all purpose training facilities for use by disadvantaged or under privileged…
The Funding Seed
The Funding Seed is a New Orleans-based company that teaches people how to raise money for non-profit groups.
The Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living (TFL)
The Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living offers comprehensive tobacco control initiatives with the goal of preventing and reducing tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke. Our programs/initiatives are available to all Louisiana residents and include initiatives such as: Community outreach/education/event sponsorship, Community Advocacy Grants (CAGs), Youth Initiative – Defy, Young…
Unified Nonprofits of Greater New Orleans
The Unified Nonprofits of Greater New Orleans is a coalition of nonprofits, leaders and advocates, unified to support, lead, and fully participate in recovery and rebuilding efforts following Hurricane Katrina. Our purpose is threefold: � To speak with a unified voice for the essential role of nonprofits � To provide…
