Powering community through grantmaking
We tap into the power of community by forming strong relationships with community partners to fuel positive change on the Northshore.
The Northshore Community Foundation is a nontraditional funder, however, we do offer some competitive grants each year which vary in size, strategy, and scope. Other grant opportunities are identified through a collaborative approach with community partners driving the type and quantity of funding we provide. We welcome opportunities to learn about the great work happening in our community.
AVAILABLE GRANTS
The funds listed below have a competitive grant making process and consider applications consistent with their charitable interests. The Northshore Community Foundation makes grants to nonprofits providing services across our region of St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington and St. Helena parishes.
Tornado Recovery Grants
Severe weather struck Slidell, Louisiana on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Tornadoes hit the city, causing building damage, power outages, and several injures. In moments like these, our community should come together to support those who have been affected by devastations such as this. Through the Northshore Weather Relief Fund the foundation is offering grants to nonprofits that are providing support for those affected by the recent tornado that ravaged parts of East St. Tammany Parish. This rapid grant program is meant to support efforts to bolster recovery and rebuilding efforts. Qualifications: 501(c)3 Nonprofits in IRS Good Standing. Nonprofits should be located in or serving East St. Tammany Parish, engaged in recovery efforts to furnish essential aid, assistance and resources to the most affected individuals. These funds will be dispersed to those on the frontline - nonprofits working in the recovery space to provide necessities, assistance, and resources to those most effected.
Please note:
Application Deadline: May 15, 2024
DFC’S Grants
Through the unwavering support and participation of sponsors, donors, and avid golfers, significant funds are generated to make a meaningful impact throughout the year. The selection of benefiting 501c3 organizations occurs through a meticulous grant process, ensuring transparency, fairness, and accountability. A rigorous evaluation of applicants, with assistance from Northshore Community Foundation, guarantees that the funds raised are allocated to organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to addressing critical community needs. Nonprofits interested in applying for funds are encouraged to complete the questionnaire provided in the link below. Reporting requirements are included on the form.
Grants will be awarded bi-annually.
Please note:
Successful nonprofits selected to receive funding will not be selected prior to the tournament.
For Event Sponsorships, please apply at least 2 quarters prior to your event.
Grant’s Gift Foundation Grants
Grant's Gift Foundation was formed by a group of friends who decided that they could make a difference in the lives of children with special needs in South Louisiana.
Michael and Angie de la Houssaye are the proud parents of the one-and-only, Grant, a child with special needs, and they realized that in order for Grant to enjoy a simple bike ride with his parents and two siblings, they needed to purchase him a custom bike. These adaptive bicycles that allow children with special needs to be more independent and in control are very expensive. Michael and Angie started the Foundation in an effort to help others in similar situations as they are and have granted out special bikes, adaptive iPads, Service animals and more. Read more about their success stories.
Fund for Bogalusa Grant
The fund meets the changing human service and economic development needs and opportunities of the Bogalusa area. The fund is interested in funding nonprofits that can demonstrate they have planned projects with respect to the community’s greatest opportunities. Five copies of the application are required for consideration.
Application Deadline: February 1st and July 1st
World of Wonder Fund Grants
This fund was established in January of 2014 by Jacqueline “Jinx” Vidrine, Ph.D. to provide educational enrichment opportunities for young people and teachers.
WOW St. Tammany Public Schools Mini Grant
Available to public schools in St. Tammany Parish from grades 4th through 12th. The grant supports classroom and club based educational and environmental projects encouraging students to create ways to impact our world. The grant awards range between $250 to $1,500.
Fall Grant Deadline is September 5th
Spring Grant Deadline is February 24th
Claire M. Moss Memorial Fund
The Claire M. Moss Memorial Fund at the Northshore Community Foundation (NCF) has been established to support Choral Music Programs in all St. Tammany, Washington, and Tangipahoa Parish public junior high and high schools. The Foundation is now accepting grant applications to support Choral Music Programs, whether pre-existing or newly initiated, for the assistance of dedicated choir teachers who enhance your students and the community through music. The Selection Committee will consider funding all expenses related to the choral music program.
Application Deadline: February 1st
Pro Planet Grant
The World of Wonder Fund is seeking to make grants for summer programs in the areas of child enrichment, focusing on environmental, awareness/action programs. The grant will support summer programs and projects serving children between the ages of 3 to 16 years in St. Tammany Parish. Maximum grant award is up to $10,000.
Spring deadline is March 15th
School Gardens Grants
The School Garden Grants for Teachers & PTA Program! This grant was established to bring together master gardeners, teachers, parents and students to plant and harvest vegetables in our schoolyards. These grants provide funding in St. Tammany Parish Public Schools to support garden projects which connect students to their food, therefore to their health and to their community. The Legacy Garden Fund awards $150 for New Garden and $50 to Existing gardens.
Fall Grant Deadline is September 5th
Spring Grant Deadline is February 17th
Environmental Grants
The Environmental grants was established to support science and environmental club teacher projects which encourage students to create ways to impact their environment on the local, state and global level. These grants provide funding to St. Tammany Parish Public Schools to support creative classroom/club projects. The WOW Fund awards $250 to $500 Creative Classroom Grants. (The committee may consider additional funding for larger ongoing, especially collaborative projects.)
Fall Grant Deadline is September 5th
Spring Grant Deadline is February 17th