U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $11,769,782.27 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in relief for Hurricanes Laura and Ida. Cassidy pushed to advance the Calcasieu Parish School Board grant application.
“The road to recovery from these hurricanes has been long, but our communities have shown great strength,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding will ensure that our children will have the full school experience they deserve.”
| Grant Awarded | Recipient | Project Description |
| $8,907,509.50 | Calcasieu Parish School Board | This grant will provide federal funding for loan interest and other fees incurred to initiate repairs to damaged facilities within the school system as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
| $1,812,815.35 | Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux | This grant will provide federal funding for mold remediation on school buildings as a result of Hurricane Ida. |
| $1,049,457.42 | Lafourche Parish | This grant will provide federal funding to minimize adverse impacts to health and safety of the communityas a result of Hurricane Ida. |
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