New Orleans Video Access Center Inc.
New Orleans, LA Doing business as Novac
- UEI
- REHWYQ4D9JW3
- CAGE
- 5CUB6
- Primary NAICS
- Not on record
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 4422 S Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
- Website
- novacvideo.org
- Founded
- 1972
- Employees
- 1-10
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Consumer Discretionary
- Media
- Movies & Entertainment
- SIC code
- 89 Services, Not Elsewhere Classified
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Grant awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Grant subawards
| Prime recipient | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youthforce Nola | 24A60AP000069 | $42,000 | |
| Youthforce Nola | 24A60AP000069 | $85,000 |
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| Vendor | Location | Primary NAICS |
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| L E H | New Orleans, LA | 813219 Other Grantmaking and Giving Services |
| Southern Documentary Fund | Chapel Hill, NC | 512199 Other Motion Picture and Video Industries |
| The Center For Independent Documentary, Inc. | Cambridge, MA | — |
| Dctv | New York, NY | — |
| Union Docs | NY | — |
About the company
New Orleans Video Access Center Inc., operating as Novac, is a tax-exempt non-profit organization based in New Orleans, Louisiana, that has been registered to receive federal awards since March 2009. The organization empowers storytellers and communities by providing education, training, and resources in film, television, and digital media. Since its founding in 1972, Novac has produced socially significant series and documentaries reflecting the culture and history of Louisiana, maintaining an extensive digital library of over 5,000 videotapes spanning multiple decades. Through federal grant awards, Novac provides comprehensive support services to independent filmmakers and community storytellers, facilitating the development of creative talent and cultural preservation initiatives in the Southeast Louisiana region.
Novac has received seven prime federal grant awards totaling support for multiple interconnected program areas across different funding agencies. The National Endowment for the Arts has been a consistent funding partner, awarding project grants annually from August 2021 through June 2025 to support professional development programs, access to production equipment, and artist services for independent filmmakers and community storytellers. Most recently, Novac received a National Endowment for the Arts grant in June 2025 for a training and mentorship program for emerging independent filmmakers and community storytellers, with completion targeted for May 2026. The Delta Regional Authority awarded a $450,000 project grant under the Delta Area Economic Development program (CFDA 90.201) beginning October 2023 to support workforce training in film production, enabling Novac to provide education and professional development while funding documentary projects examining the justice system's impact on local communities. Additionally, the National Endowment for the Humanities awarded a project grant in October 2023 to support the preservation of Novac's extensive media library through digitization of over 5,000 videotapes, secure storage infrastructure development, community education workshops, and provision of archival footage for documentary productions. These grants collectively demonstrate Novac's role as a vital resource for cultural preservation, emerging artist development, and community storytelling initiatives across Louisiana.
Quick answers
Is New Orleans Video Access Center Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. New Orleans Video Access Center Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through February 5, 2027.
What is New Orleans Video Access Center Inc.'s most recent federal award?
New Orleans Video Access Center Inc.'s most recent federal grant award is To support a training and mentorship program for emerging independent filmmakers and community storytellers (19409953426), from National Endowment for the Arts, on June 1, 2025.
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