Como Charitable Foundation Grants

Como Charitable Foundation Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Como Charitable Foundation Inc
Last Updated: March 08, 2026

Summary

The Como Charitable Foundation Grants support various programs in human services and education, prioritizing organizations with proven community service records. Funding is available for projects that demonstrate genuine need and a solid fundraising plan. While operating support is a lower priority, proposals are reviewed year-round. The Foundation particularly favors projects benefiting Franklin Parish and surrounding areas, with a focus on capital projects and human resource improvements that promise broad public benefits.

Overview

NOTE: The Como Charitable Foundation Boards meets quarterly, so the deadlines vary. Please contact us and ask for the next application deadline. About Us The Como Charitable Foundation was established by the late Luella Snyder, who grew up in the Como community in Franklin Parish Louisiana. Luella graciously supported the organizations she felt were important to the community she held dear, and she wanted those entities to thrive because they were also important to her. Luella Snyder never sought recognition for her contributions. She moved quietly behind the scenes to ensure that deserving local groups received the financial help they needed to flourish, and many have benefitted from her generosity. Luella Snyder left a mark on the landscape of Franklin Parish. Her quiet dignity and southern grace blessed this parish with the gift of the Como Charitable Foundation, which will continue her work to benefit this parish and its people for years to come. Como Charitable Foundation Grants The Como Charitable Foundation, Inc. supports a variety of programs in the fields of human services and education. Funding will be considered for organizations with strong records of community service. The organization must demonstrate true need for the proposed program, facility and/or improvements, and they must also provide a credible fund-raising plan as well as demonstrate the capacity to maintain the program, project, building, or facility. Operating support for the organization will be considered a low priority by the Foundation. Proposals are accepted and reviewed throughout the year. Interviews will be conducted only at the initiation of the Foundation. Decisions regarding the grants will be made only at meetings of the Foundation board which are scheduled at the discretion of the board of directors.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Foundation considers applications from the following types of organizations: A tax-exempt organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code that is not a private foundation described in Section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code;An organization described in Section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (governmental entities);An organization described in Section 511(a)(2)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code (state colleges and universities).