GNOF Exxon-Mobil Fund
Forecasted
GNOF Exxon-Mobil Fund supports nonprofits through program, capital, seed, and bridge grants to improve quality of life in St. Bernard Parish and a designated portion of Algiers.
Funder: Greater New Orleans Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typically up to $10,000 for St. Bernard Parish and $4,000 for designated Algiers projects; larger St. Bernard grants possible in extraordinary circumstances
Summary: Supports nonprofit programs, capital projects, startups, and bridge funding to improve quality of life in St. Bernard Parish and a designated portion of Algiers.
Key Information: Applicants must be tax-exempt nonprofits or have a fiscal agent relationship with a 501(c)(3) organization.
Description
The GNOF Exxon-Mobil Fund is a donor-advised fund of the Greater New Orleans Foundation that seeks to improve quality of life for people in St. Bernard Parish and a designated portion of Algiers. It considers requests across all program areas within these communities. An advisory committee of business and civic leaders meets annually to review grant requests.
The fund supports new, creative, or beneficial programs alongside investments in facilities and organizational continuity. Funding can support new construction or major renovations, help launch organizations responding to important community opportunities, or sustain organizations experiencing financial hardship. Priority goes to nonprofits based in St. Bernard Parish or Algiers, although organizations serving these areas are also considered.
