The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded a $11.4 million Project Grant to the State of Louisiana through the Flood Mitigation Assistance program (CFDA 97.029) on September 2, 2022. The grant will fund flood mitigation projects in Baton Rouge, Louisiana through September 1, 2025.
The Flood Mitigation Assistance program aims to reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage. This particular award will support the State of Louisiana's efforts to mitigate flood risk in Baton Rouge through projects such as acquisition, relocation, elevation, and minor physical flood control projects. As the awardee, the State of Louisiana will oversee project implementation work delivered by the Louisiana Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.
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