The Gert Town Community Fund, managed as a Donor Advised Fund by The Greater New Orleans Foundation, aims to enhance the quality of life for residents of the Gert Town Community. This fund supports nonprofit organizations serving this specific community, focusing on areas such as children and youth, housing, older adult services, community leadership capacity building, adult education, and legal services. Additionally, projects related to community beautification are of particular interest. Applications must be submitted electronically via the Foundation’s online portal, and each organization may submit only one application.
The application period opens on August 7, 2024, with a closing deadline of September 6, 2024. An advisory committee of business and civic leaders will review the grant requests, with the grant awards being announced in September 2024. Grantees are required to submit interim and final reports detailing the use of funds and the impact on the community.