Emeril Lagasse Foundation: Community Grant

Emeril Lagasse Foundation: Community Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Emeril Lagasse Foundation
Last Updated: January 08, 2026

Summary

The Emeril Lagasse Foundation offers Community Grants aimed at supporting 501c3 non-profit organizations that focus on culinary, nutrition, and arts education, with an emphasis on life skills development. Grants are available to organizations in communities where the foundation operates, including Greater New Orleans, Austin, and Southern California. Eligible applicants must demonstrate a commitment to inclusivity and align with the foundation's vision of empowering youth to reach their full potential.

Overview

NOTE: Letter of Inquiry - This deadline is represented by the Concept Paper. The Emeril Lagasse Foundation accepts grants by invitation only, but we are eager to hear about your project. If you believe your organization is a match for a Community Grant, please send us a concept paper. Community Grant Emeril Lagasse Foundation provides capital and programmatic support to eligible non-profit organizations delivering culinary, nutrition, and arts education with a focus on life skills development. Community Grants are available to 501c3 organizations located in the communities where we live and work. This includes Greater New Orleans, Austin, Greater Ft. Lauderdale, the Gulf South, Greater Houston, Southern California, Las Vegas, Napa / Sonoma, Orlando, and Washington D.C.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicant must be a 501c3 organization delivering culinary, nutrition, and arts education with a focus on life skills development.Grant consideration is limited to:Organizations with 501c3 statusOrganizations that do not discriminate by race, religion, sex, age or national origins