New Orleans, LA | December 13, 2013 \u2013 The Greater New Orleans Foundation announced today the 40 nonprofit organizations that received 2013 IMPACT grants in the following categories: arts and culture; education; health and human services; and, youth development. Now in its fifth year, the IMPACT program is the Foundation\u2019s largest discretionary grantmaking program that awards grants to organizations that serve mostly low-income communities. This year the Foundation awarded a total of $800,000 to 40 nonprofit organizations.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe nonprofit organizations receiving IMPACT grants are contributing to the vibrancy of our community,\u201d said Albert Ruesga, president and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Foundation. \u201cIn partnership with our donors, we\u2019re honored to recognize organizations that are working tirelessly to make this a thriving community for all. Every day these organizations are addressing community needs\u2014they are sheltering our homeless, mentoring our children, and feeding our hungry.\u201d<\/p>\n
Over 160 applications were received and the rigorous review process included a site visit by Foundation staff, a careful study of the organization\u2019s financial information, and a review by the Foundation\u2019s grants committee. In addition to financial support, IMPACT grantees are also provided throughout the year with networking opportunities, communications assistance, and trainings and workshops on nonprofit best practices.<\/p>\n
Since its inception in 2009, the IMPACT Program has granted over $4 million to over 120 nonprofit organizations in the Greater New Orleans region.<\/p>\n
Below are the 40 organizations receiving 2013 IMPACT funding.<\/p>\n
ARTS AND CULTURE:
\nCreative Alliance of New Orleans – $10,000
\nEfforts of Grace – $25,000
\nLA Cultural Economy Foundation – $20,000
\nLouisiana Partner for the Arts – $10,000
\nMusic and Culture Coalition of New Orleans – $15,000
\nNOVAC – $20,000
\nSouthern Rep – $10,000
\nSt. Claude Main Street – $20,000<\/p>\n
EDUCATION
\nBlack Alliance for Educational Options – $20,000
\nEast Bank Collaborative of Charter Schools – $10,000
\nKids Rethink New Orleans Schools – $25,000
\nSTAND for Children Leadership Center – $20,000
\nVietnamese American Young Leaders Association – $25,000<\/p>\n
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
\nAmerican Diabetes Association – $20,000
\n504 Health Net – $20,000
\nChildren\u2019s Health Fund – $20,000
\nChildren\u2019s Learning and Family Foundation – $35,000
\nCollaborative Solutions – $20,000
\nCommunity Center of St. Bernard – $15,000
\nCovenant House – $15,000
\nDaughters of Charity – $28,000
\nEdible Schoolyard – $25,000
\nFamily Service of Greater New Orleans – $20,000
\nJustice and Accountability Center of Louisiana – $20,000
\nKingsley House – $20,000
\nMary Queen of Vietnam CDC – $10,000
\nNew Orleans Family Justice Alliance – $20,000
\nNew Orleans Police and Justice Foundation – $7,500
\nNew Orleans Recreation Development Foundation – $30,000
\nNew Orleans Schweitzer Fellows Program – $30,000
\nPublic Affairs Research Council – $20,000
\nRegina Coeli CDC – $20,000
\nShare Our Strength – $40,000
\nTouro Infirmary Foundation – $25,000
\nUNITY of Greater New Orleans – $20,000<\/p>\n
YOUTH DEVELOMENT
\nBreakOUT! – $20,000
\nEach One Save One – $20,000
\nJunior Achievement – $15,000
\nLouisiana Center for Children\u2019s Rights – $20,000
\nUp2Us – $10,000<\/p>\n
For more information on grantmaking opportunities for nonprofit organizations through the Greater New Orleans Foundation, please subscribe to the Foundation\u2019s email newsletter at dev.gnof.org.<\/p>\n
About the Greater New Orleans Foundation
\nThe Greater New Orleans Foundation is the community foundation serving a 13-parish Greater New Orleans metropolitan area. We design and lead initiatives that improve the region, connect donors to community needs, identify and support great nonprofits, and strengthen civil society.
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