Community-Led Green Infrastructure
The Community-Led Green Infrastructure grant from the Greater New Orleans Foundation funds science-based, community-driven projects to manage stormwater and boost environmental resilience in underserved New Orleans neighborhoods.
Funder: Greater New Orleans Foundation
Due Dates: September 1, 2026 (EOI opens) | September 30, 2026 (EOI deadline)
Funding Amounts: $62,500–$150,000 per award; one-year project period; total Round 2 funding up to $725,000
Summary: Supports community-led green infrastructure projects to mitigate stormwater flooding and enhance environmental resilience in underserved Greater New Orleans communities.
Key Information: Attendance at a technical assistance session is required for eligibility.
Description
The Community-Led Green Infrastructure initiative, administered by the Greater New Orleans Foundation through the New Orleans Community Support Foundation, funds community-driven projects that improve stormwater management, environmental resilience, and water quality in vulnerable and underserved communities within the Greater New Orleans region. The program emphasizes flood mitigation, community engagement, and capacity-building for environmental stewardship, offering technical assistance and peer learning opportunities to grantees.
