OpenPrivate program

Entergy Charitable Foundation grants

EntergyCloses Feb 1, 2027(108 days left)

Summary

Nonprofits, schools and local governments in Entergy's Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas areas can apply to the Entergy Charitable Foundation for education, workforce, poverty-solution and environmental programs. Deadlines are February 1 and August 1; apply no more than a month early.

About this grant

The Entergy Charitable Foundation funds nonprofits and public entities in Entergy's Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas communities for education and workforce development, low-income and poverty solutions, and environmental programs. Applications are due February 1 and August 1 each year, accepted no earlier than one month before the deadline, and submitted online through Entergy's Blackbaud applicant portal.

Who can apply

  • Nonprofits
  • State and local governments
  • Other applicants (see eligibility)

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

501(c)(3) public charity or private foundation; schools, hospitals, governmental units or religious institutions with similar nonprofit status; state or local governments (for exclusively public purposes); 501(c)(19) war-veterans organizations; 501(c)(4) volunteer fire departments

Priority to programs in Entergy's counties and parishes (Entergy Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Orleans and Texas service areas)

Not funded: groups without 501(c)(3) or similar status, utility bill payments, political candidates or groups, galas or fundraising events, uniforms, equipment or trips for school or amateur sports, religion-specific activities, grants to individuals, loans, and organizations run by Entergy employees

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Education
  • Workforce
  • Community development
  • Environment

Money can be used for

  • Program support
  • Training

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  • Low income

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