About us

Join a Passionate Team
Connect with like-minded individuals who care about the issues you’re passionate about. Past teams have focused on areas like Education, Children & Youth, Arts & Culture, the Environment, and Economic Development.

Maximize Your Impact
Pool your resources to create a bigger impact. Every dollar you contribute is matched through generous outside sponsorships, allowing your collective funds to make a greater difference.

Learn & Grow
Gain valuable knowledge through sessions like “Grantmaking 101” and hear from experts in the field.

Get Hands-On
Dive into the grantmaking process. Evaluate proposals, visit sites, interview applicants, and work with your team to determine where your funds will create the most significant impact. Make the case for who should receive grant dollars.

Award Grants
Celebrate the culmination of your efforts by presenting checks to your grantees at a special Awards Ceremony.

Stay Engaged
Even after the program ends, there are plenty of ways to stay involved. Attend alumni events, volunteer with past grantees, or serve as a mentor or advisory board member. EPNO’s alumni committee offers these opportunities throughout the year.