Project Grant EMT2024GR05003

This federal Project Grant award in the amount of $3,225,643.07 was provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the National Dam Safety Program (CFDA 97.041). The grant funds the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development's efforts to rehabilitate high-hazard potential dams across the state. Key activities include conducting dam inspections, developing emergency action plans, and implementing critical infrastructure improvements to reduce risks to life, property, and the environment from potential dam failures. This three-year project, with a completion date of September 24, 2027, aligns with the National Dam Safety Program's objective of enhancing dam safety through comprehensive state-level initiatives. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, as the primary awardee, will manage the grant and coordinate with local stakeholders to deliver these important dam safety enhancements throughout the state.