2025-2026 CAF Grant Application

Thank you for your interest in applying for the Community Assistance Fund (CAF) Grant from the Junior League of New Orleans (JLNO).

JLNO is an organisation of women committed to advancing women's leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.  CAF grants support nonprofit programs and projects that advance the well-being of women in the Greater New Orleans area through one or more of the following areas:

 

  • Economic Opportunity 
  • Physical & Mental Health 
  • Family Assistance 

Please complete and submit this application no later than 11:59 PM on Friday, August 1, 2025.

Applications will be reviewed by JLNO 's Community Assistance Fund Committee, with final funding decisions made by JLNO's Community Council and Board of Directors.  If awarded a grant, your organization will be contractually required to submit follow-up evaluations six months and twelve months after funds are disbursed.  JLNO will provide a reporting template to track program progress and impact.

If you have questions, email us at caf@jlno.org

Please Note:

  • You will not be able to save this form or edit it after submission.
  • Be sure to save a copy of your completed form for your records before clicking "Submit".
  • Applications must be submitted electronically; faxed or mailed applications will not be accepted.

 

 

ORGANIZATION ELIGIBILITY

Please confirm that your organization meets ALL the following eligibility criteria to proceed with this application.

  • We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit 
  • We have not received JLNO funding in the past 12 months
  • We are based in or serve the Greater New Orleans Metropolitan area
  • This request is for a specific program or project (not general operating support) that aligns with one of JLNO's focus areas.
  • This request does not include ineligible expenses (e.g., salaries, marketing, travel, etc.)
ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
PROJECT OR PROGRAM DETAILS
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
COMMUNICATION & RECOGNITION
FINAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

As part of the final selection process, finalist applicants may be contacted by members of the Community Assistance Fund Committee to participate in a brief site visit or virtual interview.  This step allows JLNO committee members to understand better your program's goals, setting, and impact.

These visits are expected to take place in late August through early September 2025. 

When complete, click "Submit". Thank you for your application.

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