Raymond A Eckstein Jr & Roslyn S Eckstein Foundation

How to apply

This foundation reports that it accepts applications.

Application should be typed, single spaced and signed by the board chair and executive officer. Please provide two copies. Please include in list form the name, address and telephone number of the organization, name and title of the individual submitting the request, other support received (United Way, ACA, government support, etc), amount requested, total of the project for which grant funds will be used, date of the project and total annual budget of the organization. Summarize in a short paragraph the purpose of your agency, why you are requesting this grant, what outcomes you hope to achieve and how you will spend the funds if a grant is made. If donations are being solicited from other organizations, please indicate names of the organizations, the amount requested and the amount received.

Deadlines: Proposals are accepted throughout the year.

Restrictions: The foundation gives special consideration to organizations located in the greater New Orleans area. It supports a variety of programs in the fields of religious, civic affairs, community development, the arts, education and human resources. Priority is given to funding for specific projects or programs incorporating well defined objectives and time tables and promising broad public benefits. Grants are usually given for a period of time not exceeding two years. Capital projects are considered for organizations with strong records of community service. They must demonstrate true need for the proposed facility and they must also provide a credible fund-raising plan as well as demonstrate the capacity to maintain the building and facilities once they are in place. Only include information requested.

Check the foundation's own materials before applying; details may have changed.