The World of Wonder (WOW) fund was established in January 2014 by Jacqueline “Jinx” Vidrine, Ph.D. The fund is managed by the Northshore Community Foundation, a private nonprofit organization located in Covington, Louisiana. The foundation supports charitable efforts throughout the Northshore region.
The WOW fund is dedicated to supporting child enrichment initiatives, with a particular focus on environmental awareness and action programs. The purpose of the WOW Summer Camp Grant is to fund summer programs and projects serving children between the ages of 3 to 16 in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana.
Grant funding is intended to support a wide range of summer activities that enrich children's lives and promote environmental learning. The maximum grant award is $10,000. There are no specified restrictions on how the funds must be used beyond aligning with the mission of supporting child enrichment and environmental awareness programs.
Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations that operate or plan to operate qualifying summer programs within St. Tammany Parish. No other applicant types are explicitly eligible. Applications must be submitted by mail to the Northshore Community Foundation at 807 N. Columbia Street, Covington, LA 70433. No electronic submission option is mentioned.
The grant application period is open from January 1 to December 31 each year. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout this window, but there are no interim deadlines or pre-application requirements specified. The grant is expected to continue on an annual cycle.
For more information, applicants may contact the Northshore Community Foundation at 985-893-8757. No specific email address is provided. The grant remains an ongoing opportunity, and the foundation encourages organizations to be a part of creating lasting change in the community through this funding program.
