New Orleans as Cultural Capital Grant - Level 3 Funding

The New Orleans as Cultural Capital Grant provides vital funding for nonprofit arts organizations in various disciplines including dance, music, and visual arts. With grants available up to $14,000, this program supports organizations demonstrating artistic excellence and equitable practices. The funding can cover administrative costs, marketing, and programming expenses. This initiative highlights the importance of arts in enhancing community life and accessibility for all residents in New Orleans.

About The Community Arts Grant Program
Community Arts Grants (CAG) are funded by the City of New Orleans and administered by Arts New Orleans.
New Orleans As Cultural Capital Category
New Orleans as Cultural Capital grants provide operating support to nonprofit arts organizations working in the following arts disciplines: dance, design arts, folklife, literature, media, multidisciplinary, music, theater, and visual art and crafts. Applicants should demonstrate artistic excellence and equitable practices. Funds can be used for administrative or overhead expenses, including but not limited to salaries, programming costs, marketing, supplies and materials, space rental, utilities, and insurance.
An eligible arts organization may apply for $14,000, $7,000, or $3,500 grants in accordance with funds it spent during its fiscal year.
Amount Of Grant Request:

• Applicants' expenditures for their fiscal year will be used to determine their request amount

Level 3 = Expenditures during the applicant's fiscal year must be at least $700,000. Grant awards will be $14,000.
Activity Period
New Orleans as Cultural Capital grants are awarded for two years.  This grant will renew for the second year after receipt and approval of the organization's final report for the first year.