WPN Large Grant

WPN Large Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Community Foundation of North Louisiana
Amount: US $50,000 - US $75,000
Last Updated: January 14, 2026

Summary

The Community Foundation of North Louisiana is dedicated to enhancing local community life through philanthropy. Its Women's Philanthropy Network (WPN) is now inviting applications for grants focused on improving school readiness and student achievement. Eligible organizations must be 501c3 entities and demonstrate proven success in innovative programs targeting underserved children from birth to 5th grade. The foundation values collaboration and the ability to leverage matching funds, ensuring impactful community investments.

Overview

Who We Are Community Foundation of North Louisiana brings people and resources together to solve problems and enhance our community. Our mission is to promote philanthropy and improve the quality of life in the North Louisiana community by serving as a permanent and growing resource of expertise and funds. Established in 1961, the Foundation oversees more than $200 million in assets for the benefit of North Louisiana. The funds managed by the Foundation are invested for the community’s benefit and then are returned to the community in the form of grants to a wide variety of charitable endeavors. Since inception, the Community Foundation has granted over $150 million in grants to nonprofit organizations. WPN Grants The Women’s Philanthropy Network (WPN), a fund of the Community Foundation of North Louisiana, is seeking applications from programs with clearly defined outcomes that address one or more of the following areas: school readiness, student achievement, attendance, literacy, numeracy, mental health, behavioral health, nutrition, and physical well-being. The WPN plans to award one large grant in the range of $50,000 – $75,000, and one or two small grants in the range of $5,000 – $15,000.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Programs that are conducted during school hours by Local Educational Agencies (LEA’s) or non-profit organizations, as well as those that provide wrap-around services to address barriers to student success in an after-school or summer program setting are eligible to apply. Applicants should show evidence of promise that the proposed program will result in improved student outcomes. Proposed programs should serve children from birth to 12th grade. Applicant must be a 501c3 organization or a unit of government which provides charitable functions related to education.Applicant must file an annual Form 990 with the IRS, if required by law.The proposed project must serve individuals in Caddo Parish.Applicants with annual gross revenue of $750,000 or more must submit an independent audit that has been conducted within the last three years.Applicants with annual gross revenue of less than $750,000 may submit an independent financial review in lieu of an audit.Organizations may receive funding for two consecutive years only.