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New Orleans Sees Promising Drop in Gun-Related Arrests and Seizures as NOPD Reports Encouraging Crime Statistics for 2025. Click here to read the full article.
Grant Applications for the Recreation and Culture Fund are Open!
The New Orleans City Council is thrilled to announce that applications for the New Orleans Recreation and Culture Fund Grant are open! This initiative aims to provide critical funding to support nonprofit community organizations, youth recreation organizations, and culture bearer organizations that play a vital role in enhancing the well-being, development, and growth of the New Orleans community.
A total of $7,000,000 will be allocated to local organizations, with maximum grant awards capped at the lower of $100,000 or 50% of an organization’s annual operating budget. These funds are intended to empower organizations that contribute significantly to the cultural and recreational landscape of New Orleans.
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a registered headquarters or permanent physical location in Orleans Parish.
- Have been in existence for at least three years and be in good standing with the IRS.
- Organizations that received general operating support in the previous funding cycle are not eligible to apply for general operating support in the current cycle; however, they may apply for programmatic support.
To ensure a complete application, organizations must provide the following documentation:
- Current Operating Budget
- Year-To-Date Financial Statements
- Most Recent Audit
- Most Recent IRS Form 990
- List of Board Members
- List of Other Funders
- Proof of Good Standing with Louisiana Secretary of State
- Memorandum of Understanding (if applying using a fiscal sponsor)
The application deadline is set for Friday, August 1, 2025. We encourage all eligible organizations to prepare their applications in advance for an opportunity that could further enhance their contributions to our vibrant community.
For more information about the application process, eligibility requirements, and funding opportunities, please visit here
Application Portals For The Caesar's Casino and Cox Communications Grants
The application portal for the Caesar's Casino and Cox Communications grants are now open. With these monies, the City Council has been able to support non-profit organizations that provide vital services to citizens.
I encourage you to apply.
Cox Communications Community Grant Program
Caesars Casino Community Support Grant Program
City of New Orleans Launches “K20” Website to Commemorate the 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
The City of New Orleans today announced the launch of the K20 Commemoration Website, a digital platform that marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina and honors the lives lost, the strength of our communities, and the journey of recovery and resilience that continues today.
For more information and updates, visit:https://katrina20.nola.gov/home
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Claiborne Avenue Bridge to Close for Four Weeks for Concrete Repairs
 Commuters traveling between New Orleans and St. Bernard Parish will lose one of their primary routes for the next month.
The Claiborne Avenue Bridge will be closed for maintenance for four weeks starting at 6 a.m. Monday, according to the state Department of Transportation and Development. The work is scheduled to continue through 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8.
The bridge, officially named the Judge William Seeber Bridge, spans the Industrial Canal in the 9th Ward. READ MORE
City of New Orleans Launches New Payment Plan Program for Overdue
Business Personal Property Taxes
The City of New Orleans announced the launch of a new payment plan program to help business owners manage past due Business Personal Property tax balances. Beginning July 1, eligible business owners can sign up to spread out their payments in smaller, more manageable monthly installments rather than paying the full balance all at once.
To get started, visit the enrollment portal at https://nola-bpp-tax.promise-pay.com or call PromisePay at (504) 502-9020 for assistance.
The program runs from July 1 through September 30 and is part of the City’s broader commitment to expanding flexible payment options. Earlier this year, the City introduced payment plans for overdue parking and traffic camera citations. In 2024, the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans launched similar support for utility customers.
The City has partnered with Promise, a trusted technology provider, to deliver a simple and secure payment experience. For more information, visit nola.gov/treasury.
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Arts New Orleans City Council Chambers Commission: Open Call
Arts New Orleans, in partnership with the City of New Orleans, is pleased to announce the 2025 Percent for Art commission for New Orleans City Hall: "Voices of the People: City Council Chambers Commission."
They are seeking five artists or artist teams—one representing each City Council district—to create large-scale, two-dimensional artworks for permanent display in the New Orleans City Council Chambers.
Deadline to apply: July 18th, 2025, by 5:00pm. INFO
Arts New Orleans Young Artist Movement Summer Project Overview: Audubon Nature Center
This summer, students from the Young Artist Movement (YAM) Studio Cohort will work alongside lead artist Jamar Pierre and assisting artist Rontherin Ratliff to design and create vibrant mosaic benches and tables that welcome visitors along the path from Joe Brown Park to the Audubon Louisiana Nature Center. These student-created mosaic works will serve as both functional seating and artistic wayfinding, celebrating the natural beauty and ecology of the space.
In addition, students will collaborate with lead artist Trinity Barriere to provide design direction for a sculptural birdhouse installation.
This element will not only offer habitat for local bird species but also serve as a creative guidepost, encouraging visitors to explore and connect more deeply with the environment. Learn more about Young Artists Movement.
The City Park Conservancy Launches Glow in the Oaks This Month
The City Park Conservancy will launch Glow in the Oaks this month, a new glow-in-the-dark themed event where all ages can rock out at a silent disco, hop on rides and hit the glitter bar.
The fun takes place on Saturday July 26 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.at the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park. Families can enjoy unlimited rides, silent disco, glow-item giveaways, TikTok photo booth, glitter bar, face paint and lemonade in color-changing cups.
“We’re so excited to launch this new nighttime event just as summer is heating up,” said City Park Conservancy Director of Attractions and Visitor Services Megan Bourgault. “We’re asking everyone to dress to shine and bring their brightest energy for this brilliant fundraiser.” Food and beverages will be available for purchase including Parker's Pizza and Mo Fries Food Truck.
Tickets can be bought online, and they're $35 for guests taller than 3 feet. Friends of City Park members get $3 off their ticket. All purchases must be made with credit, debit or digital payments like Apple Pay.
Invitation to Upper 9th Ward Bunny Friend Neighborhood FEMA FMA grant Kick Off Meeting
United Way of Southeast Louisiana Inspired Up Program
NORD Lifeguard Training
NORD Centers for Computer Access
Odyssey House Louisiana Workshop
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