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A STRONG LOUISIANA

Celebrating a century of Greater New Orleans Foundation by awarding $1M to strengthen infrastructure and hazard mitigation solutions and build a safer, more equitable Southeast Louisiana for the next 100 years
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How to Participate
Please see below for the key steps to participating in the Next 100 Years Challenge. Email questions@next100yearschallenge.org with questions.
Step 1
Technical Assistance

Complete our short readiness quiz and use our resources and technical assistance designed to support teams in their development and preparation of a strong, competitive application.

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Step 2
Register

In order to submit an application, you must register for the Next 100 Years Challenge by Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 5:00 PM CT. Registration is required in order to participate.

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Step 3
Application

After registering, complete and submit your online application no later than Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 5:00 PM CT.

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Step 4
Feedback

Valid applications will be scored by five Evaluation Panel judges. Scores are normalized to ensure fairness.

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Step 5
Awards Selection

Informed by Evaluation Panel results, the Selection Committee will review top-scoring submissions to award $100,000 each to up to ten winners.

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SERVING THE THIRTEEN-PARISH REGION FOR 100 YEARS

The Greater New Orleans Foundation drives positive impact through philanthropy, leadership, and action throughout Southeast Louisiana. We help address the biggest challenges facing the place we love, so that we can improve the everyday lives of people that live in the region—today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.

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