Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant
The Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant funds nonprofits in the Gulf South to boost community development, focusing on food insecurity, workforce, and youth mentorship (excluding sports).
Funder: Greater New Orleans Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per grant; typically one-year awards.
Summary: Supports nonprofits advancing community development, capacity building, and sustainability in the Gulf South, with emphasis on food insecurity, workforce, and youth programs.
Description
The Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant, administered by the Greater New Orleans Foundation, is a competitive funding opportunity for nonprofit organizations working to broaden community development across the five Gulf South states served by Hancock Whitney (Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas). The grant program emphasizes capacity building and sustainability, supporting initiatives in food insecurity, workforce development, youth programs (excluding sports), and organizations supported by AmeriCorps volunteers. The goal is to strengthen underserved and low to moderate-income communities by enabling nonprofits to expand their reach and effectiveness.
