Nonprofit organizations serving Lafourche, Terrebonne and/or Grand Isle with critical programs addressing human services, education, workforce development and coastal concerns are invited to apply for the Bayou Community Foundation Annual Grant Program 2023.
Donor Name: Bayou Community Foundation
State: Louisiana
County: Lafourche Parish (LA), Terrebonne Parish (LA)
Town: Grand Isle
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/01/2023
Size of the Grant: $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
Grants will be awarded for programs that address critical community needs in the categories of human services, education/workforce development, and/or coastal preservation in Lafourche, Terrebonne, and/or Grand Isle. To be considered, programs must serve one or a combination of these specific communities; grants will not be awarded to support programs serving other communities.
This is a competitive grants program. Final grant award decisions are at the discretion of the Bayou Community Foundation Grants Committee and Board of Directors, and based on BCF grant funds available. The number of grants awarded and grant amounts will be determined by the BCF Grants Review Committee based on merit and total grant monies available by award date. Mid-year and end-of-year grant reports will be required of all grantees.
Grants are designed to fund the implementation of new, expanded or continuing programs addressing local community needs identified above. Grants are not intended to fund general operating expenses, fund-raising events, re-granting programs, endowments, scholarships, scientific/medical research, or private organizations.
Funding Information
Average grant amount is estimated to be $10,000; actual individual grants may be higher or lower than this estimated average. Grant funding period is July 1, 2023– June 30, 2023.
Eligible Applicants
Federally approved tax-exempt nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and government agencies in good standing serving residents of Lafourche Parish, Terrebonne Parish, and/or Grand Isle are eligible to apply. “Good standing” means that the IRS currently acknowledges the organization as tax exempt and state registration is current.
Grant requests and subsequent application are evaluated based on criteria such as:
- Does the program and/or organization meet eligibility requirements and is it aligned with BCF’s grants program description?
- Does the program address a clearly articulated need? Are realistic goals identified? Is the program proposed for the grant well thought-out and strategic?
- Does the program and/or organization have a track record of success?
- Is the grant request clear and realistic, and is it directly linked to program objectives?
- Would a grant from BCF make a significant positive impact on need to be addressed?
- Are there other appropriate and/or significant resources for program funding?
Particular consideration may be given to organizations that:
- Partner/collaborate on the grant request or program execution with other organizations having similar missions in there region;
- Serve a significant population in high need or address a high need in the community;
- Rely primarily on local gifts and grants for funding;
- Exhibit strong leadership at the staff and Board level;
- Demonstrate good fiscal management; and/or
- Participate in BCF workshops, events, and other nonprofit development opportunities.
For more information, visit Bayou Community Foundation.
