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

  • 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 Rolling
    Due Date Rolling
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  • 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 Rolling
    Due Date Rolling
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  • 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 Rolling
    Due Date Rolling
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  • 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.

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    Due Date Rolling
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Upcoming Opportunities

Fund Description Open Date Due Date
Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant Competitive grant opportunities to help nonprofits broaden community development efforts across the five Gulf South states the bank serves. 2023 2023
The LGBTQ Fund Supporting equality, fairness, acceptance, and mutual respect for all. 2024 2024
The Gert Town Community Fund To enhance the quality of life for people in the Gert Town Community. May 23, 2023 June 23, 2023
The Doris and Peter Hansen Technical Assistance Fund Supports organizations located in the City of New Orleans sponsoring cultural activities in the fields of classical music, theater, and fine arts. By Invitation Only By Invitation Only
Pratt-Stanton Manor Fund To help older adults live dignified, meaningful, and independent lives. June 12, 2023 July 12, 2023
Norco Community Fund To support programs serving the Norco Community and its residents. 2024 2024
Maison Hospitaliere To provide assistance to indigent women in our Greater New Orleans area. 2023 2023
GNOF Exxon-Mobil Fund To support programs in St. Bernard Parish and a portion of Algiers. July 10, 2023 August 8, 2023
IMPACT To support the region in the following categories: arts & culture, education, youth development, health, and social services. 2023 2023
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. 2024 2024
The Freeman Challenges A matching grant to help nonprofits establish an endowment or board-restricted reserve. A pre-requisite workshop is required for applying. September 2023 October 2023
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. 07/01/23 08/02/23
  • 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 2023
    Due Date 2023
    Read More
  • The LGBTQ Fund

    Supporting equality, fairness, acceptance, and mutual respect for all.

    Open Date 2024
    Due Date 2024
    Read More
  • The Gert Town Community Fund

    To enhance the quality of life for people in the Gert Town Community.

    Open Date May 23, 2023
    Due Date June 23, 2023
    Read More
  • The Doris and Peter Hansen Technical Assistance Fund

    Supports organizations located in the City of New Orleans sponsoring cultural activities in the fields of classical music, theater, and fine arts.

    Open Date By Invitation Only
    Due Date By Invitation Only
    Read More
  • Pratt-Stanton Manor Fund

    To help older adults live dignified, meaningful, and independent lives.

    Open Date June 12, 2023
    Due Date July 12, 2023
    Read More
  • Norco Community Fund

    To support programs serving the Norco Community and its residents.

    Open Date 2024
    Due Date 2024
    Read More
  • Maison Hospitaliere

    To provide assistance to indigent women in our Greater New Orleans area.

    Open Date 2023
    Due Date 2023
    Read More
  • GNOF Exxon-Mobil Fund

    To support programs in St. Bernard Parish and a portion of Algiers.

    Open Date July 10, 2023
    Due Date August 8, 2023
    Read More
  • IMPACT

    To support the region in the following categories: arts & culture, education, youth development, health, and social services.

    Open Date 2023
    Due Date 2023
    Read 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 2024
    Due Date 2024
    Read 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 September 2023
    Due Date October 2023
    Read 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 07/01/23
    Due Date 08/02/23
    Read More