Grant Opportunities
See below for our most up-to-date list of current and upcoming grant opportunities. We encourage you to visit this page often to learn about new grant cycles and deadline updates.
To view a list of previous Foundation grantmaking, visit this page.
If you have any questions about our grant opportunities, please email grants@gnof.org.
Open Opportunities
-
New Orleans Recreation and Culture Fund
Support for nonprofit community organizations, youth recreation organizations, and culture bearer organizations that contribute substantially to the well-being, development, and growth of the New Orleans community.
Open Date 10/23/23Due Date 11/17/23Read More -
The Sally Support Fund
The Sally Support Fund was established to assist current full-time and part-time employees of Aunt Sally’s Pralines and their eligible dependents who may be suffering financial hardship due to a medical or catastrophic event. Employees may request assistance of $400 per qualified event.
Open Date RollingDue Date RollingRead More -
The Commander’s Palace Employee Relief Fund
The Commander’s Palace Employee Relief Fund was established to assist current full-time and part-time employees of Commander’s Palace who may be suffering financial hardship due to a medical or catastrophic event. Employees may request assistance of $400 per qualified event.
Open Date RollingDue Date RollingRead More -
The Fidelity Bank Here for Good Employee Assistance Fund
The Fidelity Bank Here For Good Employee Assistance Fund was established to assist current full-time and part-time employees of Fidelity Bank and their eligible dependents who may be suffering financial hardship due to a medical or catastrophic event. Employees may request assistance of $250 - $2,500 per qualified event.
Open Date RollingDue Date RollingRead More -
Albert N. and Hattie M. McClure
To support the emergency bricks & mortar projects (i.e., repairs, replacements, etc.) of eligible United Way partner agencies in Southeast Louisiana.
Open Date RollingDue Date RollingRead More
Upcoming Opportunities
-
Emerging Philanthropists of New Orleans
To support initiatives making positive change in the Greater New Orleans community.
Open Date 2024Due Date 2024Read More -
Parks and Parkways Tree Planting Grant
Support for non-profit partners to aid Parks & Parkways in their citywide tree planting projects. These projects will help the City reach its goal of restoring and expanding New Orleans' urban forest with 40,000 new trees planted by 2030.
Open Date 08/11/23Due Date 09/08/23Read More -
IMPACT Special Funding Opportunities
Special funding opportunities for organizations doing specific work in health and youth development.
Open Date 2024Due Date 2024Read More -
Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant
Competitive grant opportunities to help nonprofits broaden community development efforts across the five Gulf South states the bank serves.
Open Date TBDDue Date TBDRead More -
The LGBTQ Fund
Supporting equality, fairness, acceptance, and mutual respect for all.
Open Date 2024Due Date 2024Read More -
The Gert Town Community Fund
To enhance the quality of life for people in the Gert Town Community.
Open Date 2024Due Date 2024Read More -
Pratt-Stanton Manor Fund
To help older adults live dignified, meaningful, and independent lives.
Open Date 2024Due Date 2024Read More -
Norco Community Fund
To support programs serving the Norco Community and its residents.
Open Date 2024Due Date 2024Read More -
GNOF Exxon-Mobil Fund
To support programs in St. Bernard Parish and a portion of Algiers.
Open Date 2024Due Date 2024Read More -
IMPACT
To support the region in the following categories: arts & culture, education, youth development, health, and social services.
Open Date 2024Due Date 2024Read More -
Norco Economic Development Fund
To address social and economic issues at the local level in a manner that increases the capacity of the Norco community.
Open Date 2024Due Date 2024Read More -
The Freeman Challenges
A matching grant to help nonprofits establish an endowment or board-restricted reserve. A pre-requisite workshop is required for applying.
Open Date TBDDue Date TBDRead More -
The Selley Foundation
To improve the lives of people in the Greater New Orleans area. The Selley Trustees review grant requests in the following program areas: arts & culture, education, and the environment.
Open Date 01/02/24Due Date 02/04/24Read More