Gulf Coast Builder Intelligence / French Quarter

Construction relief: a new grant round for eligible Quarter businesses

By Gulf Coast Media Network · News brief · Published October 31, 2026

Applications for the second Business Stabilization Fund round are due November 11. Awards can reach $2,500.

Status: Second round announced; eligibility restrictions apply
Source date: October 30, 2026
Checked: October 31, 2026

The City has announced a second assistance round for eligible public-facing businesses affected by prolonged construction in specified lower French Quarter corridors.

The Greater New Orleans Foundation’s program page lists November 11, 2026 as the application deadline and awards of up to $2,500, subject to funding and eligible demand.

Check before applying

Geographic boundaries and business requirements apply. Previous first-round recipients are excluded, and the program is intended for operating businesses rather than commercial landlords. Review the administrator’s full criteria and application instructions at the source below.