City Of Westwego

The City of Westwego is a local government entity located in Louisiana, registered in SAM.gov since 2009, with its registration set to expire in January 2026. As a U.S. local government, Westwego has been active in receiving federal grant awards that support community development, public safety, and infrastructure improvement initiatives. The city is situated near the Mississippi River and focuses on enhancing local community services, economic development, and public safety through strategic federal grant funding.

The federal grant awards received by Westwego demonstrate a diverse range of public service and community enhancement projects. The city has secured significant grants from agencies like the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Federal Highway Administration, Homeland Security, Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement, and the Highway Safety Commission. Notable grant activities include a substantial $850,000 HUD Economic Development Initiative grant for community development projects, a Federal Highway Administration grant for street safety improvements, and multiple sub-awards focused on critical community needs. These sub-grants have supported initiatives such as crime victim assistance programs, overtime traffic safety enforcement, emergency protective measures, debris removal, and victim support services. The grants also cover management costs, building damage repairs, and specialized policing efforts, with a particular emphasis on targeting criminal activities, supporting domestic violence victims, and enhancing overall community safety and infrastructure resilience.