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We’re Now Accepting Applications for the Junior League of Monroe Endowment Grant!

The Junior League of Monroe (JLM) is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for our annual Endowment Grant!

For more than 20 years, the women of JLM have proudly partnered with and supported local organizations through this initiative. Each year, we award funding to programs that share our commitment to building a better community—especially for at-risk women and children.

This year, JLM will award approximately $20,000 in grant funding to support initiatives that align with our impact mission of improving the lives of at-risk women and children in Northeast Louisiana with an emphasis on improvement in the following areas: Financial literacy. job and 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. Be classified as a not-for-profit organization,
  2. Use grant funds within Region 8 of Northeast Louisiana,
  3. Support the Junior League’s mission of improving the lives of at-risk women and children,
  4. Ensure grant funds do not benefit any one individual, and
  5. Not use funds for religious instruction or political activities.

For full eligibility guidelines and to apply, please visit: https://monroe.jl.org/endowment-fund-grant/
Application Deadline: Friday, October 25, 2025, at 12:00 PM
Finalist Presentations: Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 7:00 PM to JLM General Membership
Grant Recipients Notified: Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Thank you for your dedication to serving women and children in our community. We look forward to reviewing your application and learning more about the incredible work you’re doing.

If you have any questions, please contact:
Kristen Long, Financial Vice President – JLMfinancial@jlmonroe.org
Nadine Crawford, Assistant Financial Vice President – financialassist@jlmonroe.org