Lafitte Area Independent Levee District

The Lafitte Area Independent Levee District is a U.S. State Government entity located in Lafitte, Louisiana, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with an active registration through June 20, 2026. As a government entity focused on infrastructure and emergency management, the organization plays a critical role in maintaining and protecting critical levee infrastructure in the Louisiana coastal region. Specifically situated in Jean Lafitte, a community vulnerable to flooding and hurricane impacts, the Levee District serves as a crucial local government body responsible for managing and maintaining levee systems that protect local communities from water-related environmental risks.

Through its federal grant awards, the Lafitte Area Independent Levee District has consistently received sub-awards from the Homeland Security & Emergency management sector, focusing on infrastructure resilience and damage mitigation. The organization has been awarded multiple grants with distinct categorical designations, including "CAT. Z" grants and specific emergency management grants related to levee damages. The federal grant sub-awards, dated June 12, 2023, December 6, 2023, and most recently May 28, 2025, suggest ongoing support for infrastructure maintenance, emergency preparedness, and potential recovery efforts related to levee systems. The grant awards, identified by specific numerical codes such as 826726, 553351, and 184717, indicate targeted funding for infrastructure protection, emergency management, and potential repair or restoration of levee systems in the vulnerable coastal Louisiana region.