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2026-2027 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 organization 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, July 10, 2026.

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.

Important: All applicants must complete and submit the JLNO CAF Budget Template as part of their application. The template is available for download on the CAF webpage and must be uploaded with your application. Applications submitted without the completed budget template may be considered incomplete.

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

Organization Name

Also Known As:

Organization's CEO or Executive Director:

Contact Person for Grant Purposes (if different from CEO or Executive Director):

Contact Person's Email Address:

Contact Person's Phone Number:

Organization's Physical Address:

Organization's Physical City, State & Zip Code:

Organization's Mailing Address (if different from above):

Organization's Mailing City, State & Zip Code (if different from above):

Organization's Website:

Organization's Social Media Handles and/or URLs:

Year in which the organization was founded:

Year in which the organization's 501(c)3 was obtained:

Organization's Tax ID Number:

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

A. Describe the organization's mission, background, and current programs: (Max 250 words)

B. Which JLNO focus area does your program align with?

C. List the members of the organization's Board of Directors:

D. Total number of staff (indicate how who are full-time and part-time staff):

E. Is your organization currently staffed with a professional grant writer?

F. Has your organization applied for JLNO funding before?

G. Has your organization received JLNO funding before?

If yes, please list the program, date, and amount awarded:

PROJECT OR PROGRAM DETAILS

A. Describe the project/program for which you are requesting funding. How does this program align with the JLNO's mission to advance the wellbeing of women and the specific JLNO focus area noted above? (Max 500 words)

B. Funding amount requested:

C. Is this a:

New Program

Expansion of an Existing Program

D. Estimated number of individuals served: (Max 250 words)

E. What type of impact does your program aim to have?

Breadth (serving many people with moderate impact)

Depth (serving fewer people with significant impact)

A mix of both

Explain your rationale: (Max 250 words)

F. Describe what success looks like for this program. How will you measure impact (qualitative and/or quantitative)? (Max 250 words)

G. Please describe the current status of the proposed program/project and provide an anticipated timeline for implementation. Include key milestones and the expected timeframe for expenditure of requested CAF funds. Funds should be expended within 12 months of award. (Max 250 words)

H. List similar organizations in the area and how your program complements or differs from their work.

I. Provide a list of all anticipated sources of program funding. Include source, amount, and status (e.g., pending/secured). If only partial funding is received from JLNO, explain how you will adjust.

J. Upload the following documents:

Completed JLNO CAF Budget Template

Any additional visuals or supporting documents (e.g., flyers, photos, evaluation tools)

Description of uploaded documents:

Please note: The JLNO CAF Budget Template replaces the separate program budget previously requested. Applicants are still required to provide organizational financial statements as outlined in the Financial Documents Section.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Please upload the following: IRS 501(c)(3) Determination Letter

Most recent financial statement (income statement and balance sheet)

Description of uploaded documents:

Please note: Applicants are not required to submit a current-year operating budget or separate program budget. Financial information related to the funding request should be provided using the required JLNO CAF Budget Template uploaded in Project or Program Details Section.

COMMUNICATION & RECOGNITION

A. How did you hear about JLNO CAF Grants?

B. If selected, your organization is expected to publicly recognize JLNO's support via at least one of the following:

Tagging JLNO on social media posts (Instagram: @JuniorleagueNO Facebook: Junior League of New Orleans)
Listing JLNO on your website's funder or support page
Mentioning JLNO in a press release, newsletter, or annual report

Please confirm which method(s) you plan to use:

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 better understand your program's goals, setting, and impact.

These visits are expected to take place in August 2026.

If selected as a finalist, is your organization willing to accommodate a brief visit or virtual meeting in August 2026?

If yes, please provide a contact person for scheduling. Include name, email, and phone

If your organization is not selected for funding, would you like to receive a brief summary of feedback based on your application's review?

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

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