The Keller Family Foundation considers grant proposals at its semi-annual meetings which are ususally held in April and November. Proposals must be postmarked before February 1 to be considered at the spring meeting and before September 15 for consideration in the fall.

Please thoroughly review the Guidelines before preparing your application.
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Purposes

1.		The Foundation awards grants to non-profit, tax exempts organziations and institutions which are exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or are a government agency.
2.		Although others may be considered, the Foundation primarily funds New Orleans area organizations or services to be rendered in the Greater New Orleans region. Applications from local and regional organizations outside of the New Orleans area will be considered only if at least one of the Foundation's trustees has extensive knowledge of the organization.
3.		Although others may be considered, the Foundation primarily funds organizations devoted to education, civic affairs, and social services.
4.		The Foundation does not make grants to be used to finance the education of a particular individual, or for purely religious purposes.
5.		The Foundation does not purchase tickets nor does it participate in any fundraising events such as galas, etc.

PLEASE NOTE:	-	Do not use any form of delilvery that requires the signature of the recipient. Such deliveries will NOT be accepted by the Foundation.
	-	Simply staple the pages of your proposal, do not use binding or folders.
	-	Send no videos.

Required Forms

Click below for guidelines on submitting a proposal.		The form below is an acceptable substitute for the Southern LA Assoc. of Grantmakers Common Application Form
Grant Proposal Guidelines and Checklist (Adobe)		Grant Proposal Summary Form (Adobe) or Grant Proposal Summary Form (Word)
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