Quick Stats
- Annual Giving: $1,000,000 in research grants
- Success Rate: Not publicly available
- Decision Time: Approximately 8-12 weeks
- Grant Range: $2,500 - $250,000+
- Geographic Focus: Orleans, Jefferson, and St. Tammany Parishes, Louisiana
Contact Details
Address: 935 Gravier Street, Suite 1360, New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 828-8301
Website: www.eentneworleans.org
Email for Applications: Incomin.eb00xuw74s2l35ms@u.box.com (via Box)
Overview
Founded in 1889, the Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat (EENT) Foundation is one of New Orleans' oldest philanthropic organizations dedicated to advancing biomedical research in otolaryngology and related sciences. With total assets of $68 million and annual research grant distributions of $1 million, the foundation supports scientists, researchers, and students at colleges, universities, and non-profit healthcare organizations in the Greater New Orleans area. The foundation focuses exclusively on preventing and treating diseases and disorders of the eye, ear, nose, and throat, including related issues involving the head, neck, jaw, and brain.
Funding Priorities
Grant Programs
- General Research Grants: Up to $125,000 per year for 1-3 years (for independent investigators with advanced degrees)
- Fellowship Research Grants: Up to $125,000 total, maximum $62,500 per year for 1-3 years (for graduate students and recent doctoral graduates)
- Capital Equipment Grants: Up to $250,000 or more (for EENT-related laboratory or clinical equipment)
- Undergraduate Research Grants: Up to $25,000 (for full-time undergraduate students)
- Student Project Grants: Up to $2,500 per project (for third or fourth-year students)
Priority Areas
- Preventing and treating diseases/disorders of the eye
- Ear-related medical research and treatment
- Nose and sinus disorder research
- Throat and voice disorder research
- Head, neck, jaw, and related brain research
- Priority given to Early Stage Investigators or New Investigators
What They Don't Fund
- Institutions outside Orleans, Jefferson, and St. Tammany Parishes
- Overhead exceeding 15%
- Tuition remission
- For-profit organizations
Governance and Leadership
Executive Director: Michael D. Charbonnet
Former Executive Director: William F. Finegan
Director of Administration: Joan S. Ureta
The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) private foundation, tax-exempt since June 1982, managing its endowment to generate consistent funding for biomedical research grants.
Application Process & Timeline
How to Apply
- Download the appropriate application form from www.eentneworleans.org/appinfo
- Complete and sign all pages of the application
- Convert signed application to PDF format
- Upload PDF via email to: Incomin.eb00xuw74s2l35ms@u.box.com
- Receive confirmation email from Box
Applications accepted on a quarterly basis with specific deadlines for each grant type.
Decision Timeline
- Applications reviewed by independent experts
- Final funding decisions made by EENT Foundation
- Typical decision timeframe: 8-12 weeks from submission deadline
- Notification via email to applicants
Success Rates
Not publicly available
Reapplication Policy
Unsuccessful applicants may reapply in subsequent funding cycles. No specific waiting period is mentioned.
Application Success Factors
Based on the foundation's review criteria, successful applications should demonstrate:
- Clear quality and potential impact of scientific research
- Strong potential for study success
- Direct relationship to EENT topics of interest
- For General Research Grants, priority is given to Early Stage Investigators or New Investigators
- Fellowship applicants must have strong mentorship from an Independent Investigator
- Capital Equipment requests should clearly demonstrate how equipment advances EENT-related research
- All projects must benefit institutions within the three-parish service area
Key Takeaways for Grant Writers
- Geographic restriction is absolute - only institutions in Orleans, Jefferson, and St. Tammany Parishes are eligible
- Multiple application deadlines throughout the year allow flexibility in timing submissions
- Foundation prioritizes early-career researchers and new investigators for General Research Grants
- Overhead is capped at 15%, which is lower than many federal grants
- Strong mentorship component required for Fellowship grants
- Capital Equipment grants offer substantial funding (up to $250,000+) for major research infrastructure
- Applications must clearly demonstrate direct relevance to eye, ear, nose, or throat research
References
- EENT Foundation Official Website. Accessed January 2026. www.eentneworleans.org
- EENT Foundation Grants Program Information. www.eentneworleans.org/grants
- EENT Foundation Competitive Research Grants Detail. www.eentneworleans.org/competitive-research-grants-detail
- EENT Foundation Application Due Dates. www.eentneworleans.org/duedates
- EENT Foundation Application Information. www.eentneworleans.org/appinfo
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer - Eye Ear Nose & Throat Foundation (EIN: 72-0928511). Accessed January 2026
- GuideStar Profile - Eye Ear Nose & Throat Foundation. www.guidestar.org/profile/72-0928511. Accessed January 2026
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