The Entergy Charitable Foundation is accepting applications for it Super Bowl LIX Legacy Grant Program.
Donor Name: Entergy Charitable Foundation
State: Louisiana
County: Jefferson Parish (LA), Orleans Parish (LA), Plaquemines Parish (LA), Saint Bernard Parish (LA), Saint Charles Parish (LA), Saint James Parish (LA), Saint John the Baptist Parish (LA), Saint Tammany Parish (LA), Tangipahoa Parish (LA), Washington Parish (LA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/23/2024
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Impact 59 Powered by Entergy is the Super Bowl LIX Legacy Program, created to leave a legacy of philanthropy and economic impact in the Greater New Orleans community. The NFL Foundation is teaming up with the New Orleans Super Bowl LIX Host Committee, the Entergy Charitable Foundation, New Orleans Saints, United Way of Southeast Louisiana, NOLA Coalition, and Ochsner Health to award a minimum of $3 million in grants to local nonprofit partners.
Focus Areas
- Youth Development
- Providing mentoring and support to help youth achieve their full potential. take a strong interest in the physical and mental well-being of the youth in communities.
- They support various initiatives that engage youth through sports, health clinics, fitness programs, and specialized training that develop their passions early.
- Workforce Training
- Offering workforce training to increase employability for underserved populations, including the formerly incarcerated, in accessing living wage jobs.
- Education
- Enhancing access to quality education for youth through contemporary learning programs and modalities that meet the expectations of today’s learners.
- Health & Wellness
- Improving access to health and wellness services for underserved communities.
- They support health, nutrition, and food programs to reach vulnerable and underserved populations.
- Equity & Inclusion
- Improving the experiences of marginalized individuals and groups. They aim to guarantee fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all. This includes proactive efforts to create an environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of background or circumstances.
Funding Information
Grants ranging from $25,000 to $250,000.
Eligible Parishes
Nonprofits in the following ten parishes, including Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, Plaquemines, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington, are eligible to apply for a one-time grant through the program. This grant could provide crucial financial support to your organization, helping you to continue your valuable work and make a meaningful impact in the community.
Eligibility Criteria
- All applications must be submitted online.
- Eligible organizations must have 501c3 or equivalent nonprofit tax status for at least 24 months from the time of application (before July 2022).
- Collaborative projects must choose a 501c3 organization as the fiscal agent and submit the application on behalf of the cooperative. Programs must be in the implementation stage at the time of application to be eligible to receive grant funding.
- Organizations or collaborative projects with an annual operating budget below $500,000 are eligible to request financial support ranging from $25,000 to $50,000 through the Impact 59 Grant. Organizations with operating budgets above $500,000 can request up to a maximum award of $250,000.
- Only one program per agency can be considered for funding.
- An agency already applying for a program grant and serving as the fiscal agent for a nonprofit organization may also be listed as a member of a collaborative grant application.
- Organizations must have a non-discrimination policy that applies to staff, employment, governing board, gender identity, age, disability, and national origin.
- Religious organizations with a 501c3 status may apply, but the program must not promote any specific religion or belief.
- Local schools with a 501c3 or similar status may apply if the program’s focus addresses a community-focused need beyond the school’s scope.
- Organizations must submit one of the following financial reports to indicate their financial health: 1) a Financial Audit, 2) Financial Review, 3) Financial Compilation with footnotes, or 4) IRS 990.
For more information, visit Entergy Charitable Foundation.
