Greater New Orleans Foundation Accepting Applications for Grants From the Norco Community Fund

NEW ORLEANS, August 27, 2009 — The Greater New Orleans Foundation announced today that approximately $50,000 will be made available to 501(c)(3) organizations that serve the Norco community. Grants made from the Norco Community Fund aim to improve the quality of life for Norco residents through the support of programs that serve their community. The deadline to apply for a grant is September 18, 2009. A grant application form is available at www.gnof.org. Specific areas of interest include the arts and humanities, community building and development, education, environment, healthcare, human services, and youth development.