GPOA Foundation Grant

The grant program from the GPOA Foundation prioritizes early childhood education, reading proficiency by third grade, and support for at-risk youth to equip them for work and independence. Specific areas of support include:

• Nonprofit organizations serving children and youth in Orleans Parish.
• Operational costs, including staff and materials.
• Multi-year funding with an emphasis on measurable impact and evaluation.
• Collaborative grants involving up to three organizations working towards a common outcome. Funding is aimed at programs offering early childhood education, grade-level reading by third grade, out-of-school programs including enrichment activities, support for children with special needs, and initiatives helping at-risk youth achieve independence, including vocational training and life skills.