Mayor's Office of Cultural Economy

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Now Accepting Applications for the Cultural Economy Funding Program

The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Economy is happy to announce that applications for the 2025 Grant Funding Program open on Thursday, May 1, 2025. 

For the FY25 Funding Cycle, twenty-five (25) grants of $2,000 will be awarded to individuals and organizations that are engaging in activities that promote the cultural economy through educating our youth, training our cultural producers, providing networking opportunities, creating cultural events, and other projects that align with the Office of Cultural Economy’s mission.  

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Check Out Our Inaugural Cultural Impact Report!

As the year comes to a close, we at the Mayor's Office of Cultural Economy are thrilled to share a groundbreaking milestone. The Inaugural Cultural Impact Report highlights the vital role of arts, culture, and creativity in shaping our economy and enriching our community.

Inside the report, you’ll find:

• Strategic partnerships that amplify the cultural economy’s impact.
• The economic contributions of film production and major events in the cultural and creative sector.
• Our unwavering commitment to investing in local arts organizations, artists, and culture bearers.

This report celebrates our shared achievements, made possible by the invaluable contributions of the cultural artists, creative professionals, nonprofit organizations, and cultural stakeholders who bring New Orleans' creative vision to life. We extend our heartfelt thanks for your dedication, innovation, and passion, which fuel our cultural economy and inspire us all.

The Cultural Impact Report is now available for public access here.

Let’s end this year inspired and motivated to create, connect, and celebrate an even brighter cultural future in the year ahead!