The Norco Community and Economic Development Fund is intended to support nonprofit organizations that address social and economic issues at the local level and work to increase the capacity of the Norco community and its residents.
Donor Name: Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF)
State: Louisiana
City: Norco
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/17/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Norco Community and Economic Development Funds, Donor Advised Funds held at The Greater New Orleans Foundation, were formed as a result of a six-million-dollar gift to the Norco community from Shell. The purpose of these funds is to improve the quality of life, both socially and economically, of people in Norco.
The Funds will only consider support for programs that serve the Norco community and its residents. Priority is given to organizations and programs that are located in the Norco community.
Norco Community Fund (NCF)
NCF grants generally range from $5,000 to $20,000. Grants may be larger or smaller.
NCF supports:
- Services for Children and Youth to empower young people in Norco to be active participants and/or leaders in the life of the community.
- Out of School time activities for youth including sports or other non-athletic opportunities
- Youth mentorship
- Community Involvement
- Services for Older Adults to ensure older adults in Norco are connected to beneficial services.
- Opportunities to increase access to services for older adults, including transportation
- Support for residential care and community-based facilities aimed at developing a friendly home-like environment, including senior centers, adult day programs, and other facilities
- Social Services to support all Norco community members, individuals and/or families in meeting their basic needs.
- High quality and well-coordinated social services related to crisis management and treatment, intake assessment and screening, and early intervention
- Provide families and individuals with comprehensive, wrap-around services through strong referral networks and shared practices
Norco Economic Development Fund (NEDF)
NEDF grants generally range from $10,000 to $50,000. Grants may be larger or smaller.
The goals of the NEDF are to increase the success and competitiveness of Norco-based business and therefore enhance prosperity and quality of life for the Norco community.
- Community Support for Local Businesses.
- Job Creation/Training Needs/Workforce Development to position members of the Norco Community to be well positioned for economically vibrant careers.
- Vocational training
- Job skills training, career planning, in or before high school
- Transportation supports to increase access to job training
- Programs that promote job retention and career advancement.
- Improve coordination and communication between industries and programs that offer training.
For more information, visit GNOF.
