Grants: Level 1 Mini-Grant
Attention Mini-Grant Applicants
- 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
Attention ALL Applicants
- There will be three (3) cycles in 2025:
- January 2025
- May 2025
- September 2025
- The New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund (NOTCF) Grants Program will implement an automated lottery-based system effective January 2025. This update is part of our continued effort to provide fairness, equity, and accessibility to all eligible applicants.
- Once the automated system has determined the review order applications will be vetted by staff.
- Applications selected in the automated system that do not have all necessary documentation will not be reviewed, and the applicant will be notified through their Submittable profile.
- Applications that are not reviewed because the maximum number of award applications are reached will be notified through Submittable.
- 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.
- 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.
Level 1
$ 1 – $ 2,500 Mini-Grant
$ 1 – $ 2,500 Mini-Grant
Level 1 Mini-Grants provide funding for smaller projects and individual culture bearers including Mardi Gras Indians, Krewe Riders, Baby Dolls, Social Aid and Pleasure Club Members, Brass Band Members, Musicians, and other cultural practitioners. Perfect for single creative productions or community events with focused community impact.
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or call The Grants Team at (504) 766-9485 or (504) 291-5686 for assistance.