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January 13, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Obligates All ARPA Funding Marking Major Milestone in Community Investment

The City of New Orleans today announced that it has officially obligated the full $388 million of its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, a significant milestone that will support critical projects aimed at enhancing infrastructure, improving residents’ quality of life, and fostering long-term resilience. Residents can follow the progress of these investments through the City’s ARPA dashboard at www.nola.gov/arpa.

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September 17, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

The City of New Orleans releases $2M Notice of Funding Availability for Management of Homeowners Assistance Program

The City of New Orleans released a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) on Sept. 16 for organizations interested in managing a program for qualified New Orleans homeowners experiencing financial difficulties that have been disproportionally impacted by the COVID 19 pandemic and other natural disasters, adversely affecting their ability to keep their mortgage in good standing. 

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September 5, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice Coordination Announces $3.9 Million in Funding to Establish a Juvenile Assessment Center and Expand the Continuum of Care for Youth

The Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice Coordination (OCJC) today announced two Notices of Funding Availability (NOFAs) to support the establishment of a Juvenile Assessment Center and expand the continuum of care for young people who are system-impacted.

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August 16, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice Coordination Announces $675,000 in Funding to Expand Supports for the Continuum of Care for Youth through the American Rescue Plan Act

The Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice Coordination (OCJC) today announced two Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to support services and programs to expand the continuum of care for young people who are system-impacted. The total investment of $675,000, available through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), will be allocated to two awards over a two-year grant period.

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July 15, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Announces September ARPA Information Sessions

ARPA Information Sessions will now be held quarterly at libraries throughout the City of New Orleans.  The third quarter session will be held in September. The same content will be provided at each meeting which will focus on an overview of ARPA, updates on the City of New Orleans ARPA funded projects portfolio of over one hundred projects throughout the City,  a question-and-answer session, and an opportunity to meet the ARPA Project Management Office. 

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June 10, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

Together New Orleans Launches 11th Community Lighthouse in New Orleans to Prepare for Hurricane Season

Together New Orleans, a broad-based coalition of congregations and community-based organizations, today installed solar panels at the Christian Unity Baptist Church (1700 Conti St.), marking the near completion of the organization’s 11th Community Lighthouse in New Orleans and the sixth location utilizing funds from the City of New Orleans. This installation comes at the start of hurricane season, which weather forecasters predict could be the most active season in the Atlantic on record. 

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May 22, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Announces Recipients of $1.14 Million in ARPA Funding for Homeless Shelter Support

The City of New Orleans today announced the organizations selected through a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) released by the Office of Homeless Services and Strategies (OHSS) for projects that provide assistance to individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness in Orleans Parish. A total of $1.14 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding is being dispersed to seven different recipients.

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April 12, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

Office of Workforce Development Announces ARPA-Funded Leonard Merriman III Youth Pilot Scholarship Applications Open April 17

The Office of Workforce Development has partnered with the Tuskegee Airmen Flight School to offer scholarships to 20 high school seniors from Orleans Parish. The New Orleans Flight School is an aviation training program sponsored by the Tuskegee Airmen that promotes career opportunities for underrepresented youth in Orleans Parish.  

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April 9, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

UPDATED: City of New Orleans Reminds Residents of Monthly ARPA Information Sessions

Please note, due to anticipated severe weather on Wednesday, April 10, tomorrow's ARPA Information Session to be held at the Robert E. Smith Library has been cancelled. Citizens may still attend the meeting on April 11 at Nora Navra Library.  

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