Community Grants Program

Geographic Scope: Greater New Orleans, Austin, Greater Ft. Lauderdale, the Gulf South, Greater Houston, Southern California, Las Vegas, Napa/Sonoma, Orlando, and Washington D.C.

Mission: Provides capital and programmatic support to eligible non-profit organizations delivering culinary, nutrition, and arts education with a focus on life skills development and basic needs.

Focus Areas:

• Culinary education
• Nutrition education
• Arts education
• Life skills development
• Basic needs (food access, health care)

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a 501(c)(3) organization
• Must deliver culinary, nutrition, and/or arts education with focus on life skills development
• Must be located in communities where ELF Board of Directors and Advisory Committee live and work
• Organizations must not discriminate by race, religion, sex, age or national origins

Preference: Given to organizations working toward the foundation's vision of "More Kids Working Toward their Full Potential"

How to Apply

Application Process:

1. The Emeril Lagasse Foundation accepts grants by invitation only
2. However, organizations can submit a concept paper if they believe their organization matches the program
3. Send concept paper to [email protected]

Concept Paper Requirements:

• Maximum 3 pages
• Must include:
  • Your Name
  • Email Address
  • Name of organization
  • Geographic location your organization serves
  • Organization background (mission and history)
  • Project summary (200 words)
  • Statement of need
  • Financial ask