This EDA investment supports the south central planning and development commission with hiring a lead coordinator to oversee statewide recovery planning, grant support, and coordination among…

The Economic Development Administration awarded the South Central Planning and Development Commission, Inc. $1.127 million under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307) on October 1, 2025, to hire a lead coordinator who will oversee statewide recovery planning and grant support across Louisiana's eight planning districts. The coordinator will review, develop, and implement administrative and operational protocols; identify and organize existing economic development and grant-focused staff across the state's planning and development districts; and create a formal coordination structure to launch a statewide grant readiness and technical assistance program. The work is designed to build planning and funding capacity throughout the region and lay groundwork for long-term economic vitality. The recipient, located in Houma, Louisiana, will perform the work through September 30, 2028. This is a Project Grant, assistance type.

This EDA investment supports the south central planning and development commission with hiring a lead coordinator to oversee statewide recovery planning, grant support, and coordination among louisiana?s eight planning districts. The coordinator will review, develop and implement administrative and operational protocols. In addition, the coordinator will identify and organize existing economic development and grant-focused staff across the state?s planning and development districts, creating a formal coordination structure to help launch a statewide grant readiness and technical assistance program to build planning and funding capacity throughout the region. Once completed, the project will lay the groundwork for long-term economic vitality.