Federal and state agencies allocate public money to local municipalities for specific projects that fit into the agency's mission. Usually, a careful application process must be followed whereby a municipality demonstrates a clear purpose and plan for the potential funds.
An extensive list of potential funding programs is organized below by Recovery Sector. More detailed information on program information and the steps to access those public funds can be found on the individual agency's website.
ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Louisiana Office of Economic Development – Resources for Affected Businesses
Economic Development Administration (EDA)
Funding Opportunities (EDA)
Investment Programs (EDA)
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Louisiana Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (LOHSEP):
Hazardous Mitigation Grants (LOHSEP)
LOHSEP Grants
FEMA – Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
FEMA –Mitigation Grant Programs
EPA - Federal Funding for Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Damaged by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in Louisiana
EPA - Grants and Fellowship Information
EPA Brownfields Funds
Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program
US Fish and Wildlife Service Grants
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) grants
Louisiana Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness - Flood Mitigation Assistance for 2006
Louisiana Dept. of Natural Resources, Coastal Impact Funds
FEMA - Mitigation Grant Programs
FEMA - Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program
FEMA -Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Grant Program
FEMA - Mitigation Technical Assistance Programs
US Army Corps of Engineers
La. Coastal Protection and Restoration Plan
HUMAN SERVICES
