On October 8th, Pivotal Ventures, a Melinda French Gates organization, announced the launch of Action for Women’s Health, a $250 million global open call aimed at supporting organizations that are improving the mental and physical health of women. This initiative is managed in partnership with Lever for Change and seeks to address the significant health inequities women face worldwide.

Women’s ability to fully participate in society is closely tied to their overall health. However, many continue to experience disparities that affect their daily lives, economic opportunities, community engagement, and long-term goals. Action for Women’s Health seeks to uplift and empower organizations of varying sizes, geographies, and approaches that are committed to closing these gaps and enhancing women’s health on a global scale.

Eligible organizations serving women and improving their mental or physical health are encouraged to apply. Applicants should have a proven track record and a strong focus on equity in their work, with the ability to scale their efforts for broader impact.

Key Dates:

• Registration Deadline: Tuesday, December 3, 2024, by 4 p.m. U.S. Central Time
• Application Deadline: Friday, January 10, 2025, by 4 p.m. U.S. Central Time

For more information on eligibility and the application process, visit womenshealth.leverforchange.org.

The Alliance is excited to share this opportunity with our network and encourage eligible organizations to apply for this transformative funding.

Join nonprofits from across the U.S. on Tuesday, November 12th to discuss the impact of the federal elections on nonprofits, their missions, and our communities. Hosted by the National Council of Nonprofits, this webinar will focus on the election results, how they affect the lame-duck session of Congress starting next month, and what nonprofits from many different subsectors can expect from and achieve in the 119th Congress.

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Member Spotlight: Founded in 2022, the Hope Transparency & Resilience Mentorship Program is located in West Monroe, Louisiana.

Mission: We are equally valued and viewed, to help young ladies build Resilience after facing obstacles and traumas, give females Hope to be successful in life, and live a Transparent lifestyle with tools of healthy life skills.

Top Goal: To expand in helping young ladies with shelter, resources, and knowledgeable life skills.

We are excited to share that BBR Creative Marketing Partners has opened applications for their biennial pro bono marketing event, CreateAthon, happening February 20-21, 2025.

For 24+ hours, BBR will close shop to conduct an overnight marketing blitz, focusing its time and talents on creating marketing materials for nonprofits across Louisiana. Open to 501(c)(3) organizations in Louisiana that provide direct services in family & community welfare, healthcare, education, youth programs, or the arts, this is an incredible opportunity for nonprofits to receive expert marketing services at no cost.

Since their first event in 2019, BBR Creative has served 14 nonprofits and donated over $500,000 in marketing services through CreateAthon. This is an excellent opportunity for nonprofits in need of marketing support—don't miss it!

Applications are now open (CLICK HERE), and the deadline to apply is November 8th, 2024.

For more information or to submit your application, visit BBR Creative’s website or reach out to their team at createathon@bbrcreative.com.

Shreveport Little Theatre, founded in 1922, is one of the oldest continuously producing community theatres in America.

Address: 812 Margaret Pl., Shreveport, LA

Mission: To enrich lives through the performing arts, including educational programming, focusing on volunteer service guided by professional artists.

Top Goal: To expand outreach and accessibility, ensuring that live theatre experiences are accessible to all members of our community, particularly those facing financial or logistical barriers. This includes enhancing partnerships with local schools, community centers, and social service organizations.

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_{The Rotary Club of Baton Rouge will be accepting Grant Applications for this Rotary year starting October 1st. The Rotary Club of Baton Rouge, Inc. Foundation Fund will support nonprofit organizations which work to fulfill our vision for children in the East Baton Rouge area. The proposing organizations must demonstrate that it manages its business operations and finances efficiently and wisely and that its personnel can achieve the expected results.}

_{Grant applicants should keep in mind that priority is given to projects/programs that:}

• _{Have the potential for creating systemic change that raises the quality of education so all children achieve at a higher level; or}
• _{Builds on the strengths and assets of individual organizations or institutions engaged in this process of school reform.}

_{All proposed projects or programs should:}

• _{Have a high probability of having a favorable impact on student learning}
• _{Be well defined and well managed}
• _{Be accountable by measured results}

The application can be FOUND HERE. The deadline for receipt of the application is October 31st, 2024.

Sponsored by Louisiana Blue and Woodside Energy, the Bayou Community Foundation (BCF) is hitting the road for its annual Nonprofit Bus Tour on Tuesday, October 29th, and this year they're visiting Lafourche Parish. BCF donors, partners and friends are invited to hop on the bus with us to see their gifts at work in the community!

For more information, contact Kati@BayouCF.org

_{We’re inspired by the impactful work of Bayou Community Foundation and their recent efforts through the Bayou Recovery Fund for Hurricane Francine Relief. From September 17 - 27th, 2024, BCF awarded grants totaling in $102,700 to eight local nonprofits, each playing a vital role in the recovery of our communities most affected by the storm.}

_{These grants from BCF's Bayou Recovery Fund have gone directly toward food distribution, housing and utility assistance, and the repair of nonprofit facilities, ensuring support reaches those who need it most:}

• _{Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux – $25,000 for Individual/Family Assistance Program to provide help to 50 families for housing repairs, temporary housing, utility and rent payments.}
• _{Second Harvest Food Bank – $25,000 for food and supplies to restock partner food banks and pantries in Lafourche, Terrebonne and Grand Isle.}
• _{TCU Food Bank – $25,000 for food to restock food bank for community distributions.}
• _{Faith Ministries, International – $5,000 for distribution of emergency food and cleaning supplies.}
• _{Fletcher Technical Community College Foundation – $7,000 for Student, Faculty and Staff Emergency Assistance Fund.}
• _{Foundation for Terrebonne General Health System – $10,000 for Employee Recovery Assistance Program.}
• _{Wallace Community Center – $2,500 for food distribution, and to repair and secure the Beyond the Bell Resource Hub facility in Alidore.}
• _{Women’s Restoration – $3,200 to repair damages caused by Hurricane Francine at the group home facility.} 

Faith Ministries International was founded in 2007, and is located in Gray, Louisiana. 

Mission: To provide hunger relief, offer emergency services, and educational resources. Address hunger needs in poverty stricken communities. Provide emergency assistance to at-risk and underprivileged families. Assist residence affected by Covid-19. Communities affected by hurricanes, fires, lay-offs, Senior Citizens, Veterans, and other emergency needs. 

Top Goal: Providing food, personal hygiene, and other resources to our residents of Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes with our food pantry, our Hunger Relief/ Back to School Project that will provide 200 residents with healthy food basic supplies, and other resources. 

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WHEN: Thursday, June 20th | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

WHERE: Hampton Inn Convention Center, 1201 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans

REGISTER HERE: https://afpneworleans.wildapricot.org/event-5553640