How much funding does Green Business Academy provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Green Business Academy?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

How often is Green Business Academy offered?

Green Business Academy accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Green Business Academy

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Applications are accepted on a rolling basis”

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

New businesses
Existing businesses seeking to expand
Businesses interested in green infrastructure industry
Program Leadership: Director of Green Business Bernadette Carriere leads the program.

Overview

A 12-week curriculum offered by Thrive New Orleans designed for new and existing businesses that want to expand opportunities in the green infrastructure industry.

Geographic Scope: New Orleans, Louisiana

Focus Areas:

Green landscape interventions
Green infrastructure industry
Sustainable business development

Program Components:

Classroom training in green landscape interventions
Hands-on training including installation of:
- Permeable pavers
- Infiltration trenches
- Other green infrastructure elements

Eligibility:

New businesses
Existing businesses seeking to expand
Businesses interested in green infrastructure industry

Program Leadership: Director of Green Business Bernadette Carriere leads the program.

Next Cohort: Begins Monday, July 3 (2026)

Application Status: Applications accepted on a rolling basis

How to Apply

Application Process

Apply online through Thrive New Orleans website
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis
No specific required materials or narrative questions detailed on the provided page

Timeline

Next cohort start date: Monday, July 3, 2026
Duration: 12 weeks

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What Thrive New Orleans actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2022 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Thrive New Orleans reported $14K in grants for 2023 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2022, its most recent itemized filing.

Grants in 2022: 1
Total given: $15K
Median grant: $15K