City Council/Cox Communications Louisiana's Community Grant Program

Youth Climate Action Fund microgrants is sponsored by City of New Orleans in partnership with the Greater New Orleans Foundation. This fund supports youth-led climate initiatives benefiting the New Orleans community, aligning with the City's Climate Action Plan priorities such as energy efficiency, transportation, adaptation & nature-based solutions, and circular economy & waste reduction.

New Orleans Capital Bond Authorization is a City of New Orleans voter-approved bond authorization for $510 million to fund large-scale capital projects. The authorization is divided into three propositions: $45 million for affordable housing construction, renovation, and acquisition; $415 million for infrastructure including roads, bridges, parks, recreation facilities, clean energy hubs, and public buildings; and $50 million for drainage and stormwater management including green infrastructure. Funding is available to the City of New Orleans for qualifying capital projects. The bond structure spreads costs over time, allowing projects to begin immediately while future beneficiaries contribute to repayment through taxes.

Lowe's Hometowns Grant Program is sponsored by Lowe's. This program aims to restore and revitalize community spaces across the country through physical renovations. Consumers can nominate a community space in their hometown, such as a neighborhood garden, park, or community center. While broad, it can apply to infrastructure improvements within a community context.