Greater New Orleans Foundation June 2021

June 7, 2021

We’re proud to provide grants that create real impact.

Programmatic Grants: Kellogg (NLE) Economic Opportunity & Workforce

The goal of the Kellogg (NLE) Economic Opportunity & Workforce Fund is to increase economic opportunities for low income job seekers and workers by supporting workforce development pathways in green infrastructure, healthcare, and information technology, and a community of practice for nonprofits providing wrap around supports for workers.

Organization Name

Date Awarded

Type of Request

Amount Awarded

Kingsley House 6/4/21 To provide capacity building assistance that will result in training and employment for local jobseekers $57,793

Programmatic Grants: McClure Fund

To support the emergency bricks & mortar projects (i.e., repairs, replacements, etc.) of eligible United Way partner agencies in Southeast Louisiana.

Organization Name

Date Awarded

Type of Request

Amount Awarded

The Good Samaritan Ministry Good Neighbor Project 6/4/21 Expansion of Behavioral Health Services $4,315

Programmatic Grants: Richard West Freeman Challenges

The purpose of The Richard West Freeman Endowment and Board-Restricted Cash Reserve Challenges (The Challenges) is to create endowment funds or board-restricted cash reserves for nonprofit organizations serving the Greater New Orleans thirteen-parish region. The Challenges are designed to assist nonprofit organizations in (1) establishing and/or building endowments or board-restricted cash reserves and (2) educating the nonprofit sector and the donor community on the importance of building financial independence to ensure long-term financial stability.

Board Restricted Reserve Grants: Organizations who were invited to and have completed the Board Restricted Reserve challenge.

Organization Name

Date Awarded

Type of Request

Amount Awarded

Dancing Grounds 6/4/21 Matching Board Reserve $15,000
Youth Run NOLA 6/25/21 Matching Board Reserve $15,000

Programmatic Grants: Plaquemines Community Foundation Endowed Fund

Organization Name

Date Awarded

Type of Request

Amount Awarded

YMCA of Greater New Orleans 6/11/21 Belle Chasse branch extension effort $30,000

Employee Assistance Funds: Louisiana Service and Hospitality Family Assistance Fund

Organization Name

Date Awarded

Type of Request

Amount Awarded

June Totals $10,000

Scholarship: Crawford, Arlene and Myer Bishop Scholarship Fund

This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded by the family of Myer Epstein Bishop to one graduating senior from Ascension Parish on an annual basis.

Organization Name

Date Awarded

Type of Request

Amount Awarded

Louisiana State University 6/11/21 $500
Fransciscan Missionaries of Our Lady 6/11/21 $500