ABOUT THE COMMUNITY ARTS GRANT PROGRAM
Community Arts Grants (CAG) are funded by the City of New Orleans and administered by Arts New Orleans. These grants support 501(c)(3) arts non-profits domiciled in Orleans Parish through the New Orleans as Cultural Capital category as well as the activities of incorporated non-profits that produce or celebrate New Orleans traditions through the More Joy category.
Applications in both the New Orleans as Cultural Capital and More Joy categories are due by 11:59pm on April 10, 2025.
Grant Info Session: View a recording of our grant info session HERE.
Application Support Session: In-Person on Wednesday, March 19, 4pm – 5pm at the Arts New Orleans office at 1474 N. Broad St. REGISTER HERE
Can’t make it? Email Grace Rennie at grace@artsneworleans.org with any questions or to set up a 1:1 meeting.
New Orleans as Cultural Capital
The New Orleans as Cultural Capital category provides operating support grants to nonprofit 501(c)(3) arts organizations offering artistically excellent programming in Orleans Parish. This two-year grant will be renewed for the second year of activity. All disciplines are eligible. Applications for operating support for 2026 and 2027 are due by April 10, 2025.
Eligibility Requirements
- Primary purpose is to provide arts programs and services
- Domiciled in Orleans Parish
- 501(c)(3) status
- Good standing with the Internal Revenue Service and the Louisiana Secretary of State
- Governed by an independent board of directors
Read guidelines for the complete requirements.
Preview application here – this is for reference purposes only, all applications must be submitted at https://artsneworleans.submittable.com/submit
More Joy
The More Joy category funds groups engaging their communities through activities that have roots in or pay homage to the street parading culture of New Orleans, activities usually done by Black Masking Indians and Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs. These are one-year, project-based grants. Applications for projects taking place in 2026 are due by April 10, 2025.
Eligibility Requirements
- Produce or celebrate New Orleans’ Street Parading traditions usually created by New Orleans indigenous cultural groups
- Incorporated by the State of Louisiana as a nonprofit organization
- Good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State
- Domiciled in Orleans Parish
Read guidelines for the complete requirements
Preview application here – this is for reference purposes only, all applications must be submitted at https://artsneworleans.submittable.com/submit