Resources for Nonprofits

The Foundation connects nonprofits to additional resources, from funding opportunities to workshops to helpful research and materials.

Stimulus Package

The passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (“ARRA”) offers nonprofit organizations opportunities to acquire desperately needed funding, yet the process may seem daunting. A sense of urgency and lot of research is required. Grants can be obtained from each level of government – local, state, and federal. The pace of grant awards and the application processes will vary across all levels of government. As we access more information, we will share it, but in the meantime, here are some helpful links to get started.

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
The main website for ARRA

Louisiana and the ARRA
Louisiana’s website for ARRA

Federal Dollars for Louisiana
This site illustrates the breakdown of federal stimulus dollars for Louisiana.

Federal Grants
A starting place for organizations seeking a grant from the federal government.

Federal Business Opportunities
Learn more about direct contracts available with the federal government.

The Department of Health and Human Services
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced $50 million grant funding is now available.

Report for Nonprofits on ARRA (pdf)
This report on ARRA funding was produced by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University.

White House briefing (pdf)
The National Council of Nonprofits issued a report on ARRA after a White House briefing specifically for nonprofits explaining how organizations can participate.

New Orleans Master Plan and Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance

The most critical policy decision facing the residents of the City of New Orleans is the approval of the Master Plan and Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Because of our involvement in the Unified New Orleans Plan (UNOP), we realize that no plan will ever be successful and carry the force of law without the full participation of its constituents. As a nonprofit partner, we encourage you to become involved and participate in a plan that must reflect the diversity, opinions, and wisdom of all its residents.

Draft of Master Plan
A current draft of the master plan

Executive Summary (pdf)
An executive summary of the master plan

Livability, Opportunity and Sustainability, July 16, 2009 (pdf)
The Greater New Orleans Foundation hosted a briefing on the master plan for New Orleans with a presentation by Mark Davis, director of the Institute on Water Resources at Tulane Law School.

Southern Grantmakers Application

This common application form is used by several local foundations and corporations in the region,  please note the following important points.

• Every funder has different guidelines and priorities.
• Every funder has different deadlines and timetables.
• Any funder that has agreed to accept this application may request additional information at any stage during their application process.

Before submitting this application to a potential funder, you should check to see whether your project or program matches their published interests.  Information about individual grant programs is available from each funder.