Local Grants

New Orleans Area Grants:

1. New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund (NOTCF) Grants Program

• Description: Provides grants to support cultural events, tourism, and related activities in New Orleans.

• Deadlines: Three cycles in 2025: January, May, and September.

• Link: NOTCF Grants

2. Community Partnership Grants – New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation

• Description: Offers grants up to $7,500 to support music and art education programs, cultural events by Louisiana arts-based nonprofits, and new artistic works interpreting Louisiana culture. Activities funded must occur between September 1, 2024, and August 31, 2025.

• Deadline: Typically in the summer; check the website for specific 2025 dates.

• Link: Community Partnership Grants

3. Cultural Economy Funding Program – City of New Orleans

• Description: Provides funding to state and federal 501(c)(3) nonprofits, for-profit businesses licensed in the city and state, and individual artists (with a fiscal agent) for community and cultural activities.

• Deadline: Rolling; applications accepted throughout the year.

• Link: Cultural Economy Funding Program

4. Take Notice Fund – National Performance Network

• Description: Provides $5,000 project grants to BIPOC artists and culture bearers living and practicing in Louisiana.

• Deadline: Check the website for current deadlines.

• Link: Take Notice Fund

5. Grants & Assistance – Downtown Development District (DDD) of New Orleans

• Description: Offers grants and assistance exclusive to downtown businesses. Applicants must schedule a meeting with DDD staff.

• Deadline: Rolling; applications accepted throughout the year.

• Link: DDD Grants & Assistance