The Gert Town Community Fund
The Gert Town Community Fund supports nonprofit projects that measurably improve quality of life in Gert Town, New Orleans, focusing on areas like youth, housing, food security, education, and economic development.
Funder: Greater New Orleans Foundation
Due Dates: June 25, 2026: Application deadline — full electronic application submission (must be received by 11:59 pm on the deadline date)
Funding Amounts: Typical grant size not specified; single annual cycle; notification in August 2026.
Summary: Supports nonprofit organizations enhancing quality of life in the Gert Town Community across diverse program areas.
Key Information: Only one application per organization; nonprofits must serve the Gert Town Community (specific geographic boundaries apply).
Description
The Gert Town Community Fund, managed by the Greater New Orleans Foundation, is a donor-advised fund dedicated to improving the quality of life for residents of the Gert Town Community in New Orleans. The fund provides targeted support to nonprofit organizations working in various program areas, including children and youth, food security, housing, older adult services, community leadership, adult education and workforce development, legal services related to housing, community beautification, and economic development for local entrepreneurs. An advisory committee of local business and civic leaders reviews applications annually and selects projects that will have a measurable, positive impact on the Gert Town neighborhood.
