Fall 2024 CAF Application

FALL 2024 Community Assistance Fund (CAF) Grant Application
Thank you for your interest in applying for a Community Assistance Fund (CAF) grant from the Junior League of New Orleans.

The Junior League of New Orleans is an organization of women whose shared mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Community Assistance Fund (CAF) grants are intended to fund programming that aligns with and advances this mission.

For your organization to be considered for a CAF grant, please complete the following application by 11:59 pm on August 25, 2024.

The Junior League of New Orleans’s Community Assistance Fund Committee will evaluate each request for a CAF grant. If your organization receives a CAF grant, please be advised that the Junior League of New Orleans will reach out for a follow-up evaluation regarding the use of funds six and twelve months following receipt of the formal MOU.

In order to assist us in evaluating your CAF grant request, please complete and submit the following application, and upload supporting documents. Please note that you cannot save data typed into this form. You will also not be able to review or update your application once you have clicked “Submit.” Should you desire a copy of this application for your records, please print your completed form prior to clicking “Submit.” Faxed applications will not be accepted.

Should you have questions, please feel free to email us at caf@jlno.org.
Section 1: Background Information
Organization Name: *
Also Known As:
Organization's CEO or Executive Director: *
Contact Person for Grant Purposes (if different from CEO or Executive Director)

First NameLast Name
Contact Person's Email Address:
example@example.com
Contact Person's Phone Number:
Please enter a valid phone number.
Organization's Physical Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Organization's Website:*
Organization's Social Media Handles and/or URLs:
Year in which the organization was founded:*
Year in which the organization's 501(c)3 was obtained:*
Organization's Tax ID Number:*
Section 2: Organizational Information
A. Describe the organization's purpose, background, and present activities: (Word cap – 250 words)*

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All grant applications should address The Junior League of New Orleans's (JLNO's) focus on Advancing the Wellbeing of Women. Select from the following pulldown menu the way in which your project or program will address this:*

Economic OpportunitiesPhysical & Mental HealthFamily Assistance
B. List the members of the organization's Board of Directors:*
C. List the number of current full-time and part-time employees:*
D. Has your organization previously applied for JLNO funding?*

YesNo
E. Has your organization previously received JLNO funding?*

YesNo
If yes, please provide the JLNO program through which funding was awarded, the award date, and award amount.
Project or Program Information
A. Project or Program Description – briefly describe the project or program for which your organization is seeking a CAF Grant. Please describe how such project or program specifically aligns with JLNO's mission. (Word cap – 500 words)*

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B. Please provide the amount of funding you are requesting from JLNO.*
Please upload any documentation below that you feel could be helpful to illustrate your project or program.

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In this box, please provide brief description of additional items attached below:
C. Please describe the population expected to be served by your project or program, including estimated number of people impacted: (Word Cap - 250 words)*

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Is this program designed for a broad impact (more participants with less change), depth of impact (fewer participants but greater change), or a mix of both? Explain your rationale. (Word Cap – 250 words)*

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D. Is this a new project or program or an expansion or addition to an existing project or program?*

New Project or ProgramExpansion or Addition to an Existing Project or Program
E. Please list other organizations within the community which provide services similar to your project or program:*
F. Please list all anticipated sources of project or program funding, including the amount amount and status of such funding (For Example: XYZ Foundation Grant: $7,500, Pending; GNO Grant: $1,000, received). Please discuss the likelihood of your project or program's success, should your funding request be partially granted by JLNO.*
G. Please upload a line item budget showing the planned use of grant funds requested:

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Please discuss what success would look like for your project or program and list the methods you will use to quantitative measure success. (Word Cap: 250 Words)*

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JLNO will follow-up with grant recipients six and twelve months following grant receipt for evaluation regarding the use of funds.
Financial Information Section
Please upload a copy of your (1) IRS determination letter, along with (2) a copy of your organization’s most recent financial statements (income statement and balance sheet), (3) current year operating budget, (4) annual audit report (if available), as well as (5) any other supporting documentation relevant to your application.
File Upload

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In this box, please provide brief description of additional documentation uploaded:
Communication Information
A. How did you hear about JLNO CAF Grants?*
B. If your organization receives a CAF grant, how will your organization recognize this grant and/or The Junior League of New Orleans?*
Conclusion

Please review your answers carefully. When you are ready, sign and print your name and email below and click the Submit button to complete your CAF grant application. Should you have any questions, please feel free to email caf@jlno.org .
Submitter's Signature*

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Submitter's Full Name:*

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Submitter's Email Address:*
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FALL 2024 Community Assistance Fund (CAF) Grant Application

Section 1: Background Information

Section 2: Organizational Information

Project or Program Information

Financial Information Section

Communication Information

Conclusion