We are excited to announce that the Junior League of Monroe (JLM) is now accepting applications for our annual Endowment Grant! For more than 19 years, JLM membership has been proud to partner with and support local organizations, like yourself, through these grant funds.
This year we are excited to announce we are awarding up to $20,000 in grants to support initiatives that align with our impact mission of improving the lives of at-risk women and children in our area with specific emphasis on improvement in the following areas: financial literacy, job & career training, and health education.
Organizations within Region 8 of Northeast Louisiana are eligible to apply. To qualify your organization must meet the eligibility requirements listed below:
1. Your organization must be classified as a not-for-profit entity,
2. Grant proceeds must be used within Region 8 of Northeast Louisiana,
3. Projects must further the Junior League’s purpose of building a better community with a focus on at-risk women and children,
4. Grant proceeds cannot benefit any one individual, and
5. Grant funds cannot be used for religious instruction or for political activities.
For more details on the application process and criteria, please visit our website https://monroe.jl.org/endowment-fund-grant/.
The deadline for applications is noon on October 25, 2024. Finalist(s) should be prepared to make a presentation to general membership on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 7:00 pm. The recipient(s) will be notified by December 2, 2024.
Thank you for your commitment to making a difference in the lives of women and children. We look forward to reviewing your submission and learning more about the impactful work you are doing in our community.
Please contact Nadine Fares-Crawford, financial VP at JLMfinancial@jlmonroe.org or Kristen Long, assistant financial VP at financialassist@jlmonroe.org with any questions.
