The Submittable Portal is closed.
- If the applicant received previous funding from NOTCF, a Performance Report must be complete before applying. You will not be seen if the report is not submitted prior to your scheduled appointment.
- All applicants must submit a valid, unexpired government issued photo identification (Driver’s License, State ID, School ID, Passport, etc.).
- If applying as a traditional cultural practitioner, all applicants must submit at least one (1) photo of themselves in a suit or regalia without a mask, crown, or anything covering the individual’s face for us to identify everyone applying and match their photos to the identification provided.
- All applicants must submit an itemized budget listing supplies and their costs.
- If the applicant is a minor (under 18 years old) you must submit at least 1 of the 3 documents listed below:
- School Profile Page with Picture of Minor
- School or State ID
- Birth Certificate
- CLICK HERE to schedule your in-person appointment. Applicants can call The Grants Team at (504) 766-9485 or (504) 291-5686 to receive assistance with setting up an appointment starting one week prior to an application intake day.
- Only the applicant plus one (1) other person may be present during your appointment.
- Walk-ins will NOT be accepted
- Level 1 Mini-Grant Application Assistance Appointments open August 26, 2024
- There will be three (3) cycles in 2024 rather than (4) four.
- January 2024
- May 2024
- September 2024
- Applicants will be approved only once per year.
- The grant portal will be open for 24 hours with no limit to the number of submissions accepted.
- Applications that have all necessary documentation that aligns with NOTCF’s mission and the Grant Funding Terms and Conditions will be considered.
- Once the maximum number of complete applications per level is reached, the vetting/review process will be closed.
- Applications that are not reviewed because the maximum number of applications have been accepted and approved will be notified through Submittable.
- Applicants with missing documents will automatically be denied. Applicants that have been denied can reapply during a future grant cycle.
- For-profit businesses that have been awarded at least three (3) grants, the fourth (4th) and future grants are limited to Level 2 ($2,501-$9,999). This encourages for-profit businesses to seek other revenue streams or consider expanding the services to increase revenues and sustain their businesses.
- We do not reserve uploaded documents from previous applications for applicants. Applicants must resubmit all required documentation each time a new application is submitted.
- Effective June 1, 2024, all grant applications must be submitted 120 days or more before the event/project begins.
Grants Awarded
2024 Grant Schedule
Month | Dates for Grant Cycle | Meetings | Mini-Grants ($1 – $2,500) | Mid-Level Grants ($2,501 – $9,999) | Large Grants ($10,000 – $100,000) |
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January | Intake Day – January 2, 2024 | up to 100 grant awards | maximum of 24 grant awards to be issued | up to 20 grant awards | |
February | Review Period | Review | Review | Review | |
March | Processing | Decision Letters & Awards | Decision Letters & Awards | ||
April | Processing | Board/Grant Meeting | Decision Letters & Awards | ||
May | Intake Day – May 1, 2024 | up to 100 grant awards | up to 23 grant awards | up to 20 grant awards | |
June | Review Period | Review | Review | Review | |
July | Processing | Decision Letters & Awards | Decision Letters & Awards | ||
August | Processing | Board/Grant Meeting | Decision Letters & Awards | ||
September | Intake Day – September 3, 2024 | up to 100 grant awards | up to 23 grant awards | up to 18 grant awards | |
October | Review Period | Review | Review | Review | |
November | Processing | Decision Letters & Awards | Decision Letters & Awards | ||
December | Processing | Board/Grant Meeting | Decision Letters & Awards |
Funding Levels:
Level 1
For smaller projects and program support that are focused on smaller communities with limited scopes and periods, such as a single creative production or single community event.
Level 2
For mid-level projects and programs that reach a larger audience, train a sub-section of cultural bearers/cultural workers for specific tasks over a limited period, support larger community events with a broader impact on the cultural economy.
Level 3
For larger scale projects and programs that stretch over a larger time period, reach a wide audience, train a class of culture bearer/worker in multiple skills, larger multi-community/city-wide events.
Level 3 grant applicants meeting the full requirements of the terms and conditions and eligible to move forward to the Grant Review Committee will be notified of the date, time and location of the Grant Review Committee meeting via email.
- Performance reports will be due 30 days after the completion of the event.
WHY MEASURE ECONOMIC IMPACT AND SUSTAINABILITY? Currently, the Hotel Occupancy Privilege Tax is the only source of revenue for NOTCF. This tax is generated when hotel rooms in the New Orleans area are occupied. Positive economic impact for the City of New Orleans has the potential to drive the Hotel Occupancy taxes and therefore, allow NOTCF to support events at higher levels each year. Sustainability measures allow organizers and the NOTCF applicant review committee to consider the long-term view of the organization and any potential challenges an organizer might face with an event. Consideration of challenges allows the organizers to develop plans to mitigate those challenges so that an event can be executed successfully.
Ready to Apply?
Resource Links:
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SAMPLE Mini-Grant Application
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General Funding Terms and Conditions
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SAMPLE Level 2 & 3 Grant Application
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Grant Program Description
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Performance Report
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Blank W9 Form
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NOTCF Grant Program Application – Required Documents Checklist
Need Help?
or call The Grants Team at (504) 766-9485 or (504) 291-5686 for assistance.