The Louisiana Division of Administration was awarded a $1 million Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration's Statewide Planning program under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The grant was awarded on October 1, 2021 with a completion date of September 30, 2024.
The funding will support the State of Louisiana's statewide planning efforts to promote economic development, address climate change impacts, and aid pandemic recovery. Specifically, the Division of Administration will utilize the grant to develop a comprehensive plan to strengthen Louisiana's economy and competitiveness through building infrastructure and increasing resilience in line with President Biden's "Build Back Better" agenda. The award is part of $24 million in EDA Statewide Planning grants intended to facilitate strategic visioning and coordination across communities nationwide.
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